60 complaints about the conduct of agents were received and addressed by the Real Estate Agents Licensing Board of Fiji last year.
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya says bogus agents, failure to obtain consent from the rightful owner before advertising, failure to refund deposits, and salesperson complaints against agents are the top issues.
While speaking at the 3rd National Real Estate Conference for Agents and Salespersons, Koya says they want these issues to be addressed by the industry and the government to ensure the industry can operate at its full potential.
He says while the Fijian Government continues to create an environment where Fijians can have access to affordable homes, the industry players, need to conduct their duties with integrity and high professional standards.
Koya says the real estate sector is suffering, but so are Fijians.
He told real estate agents to ensure to empathise and uphold integrity in their dealings.
Koya stresses no matter how great the trade or commission, it is hard-earned money that clients and everyday Fijians save to invest in homes and places of businesses.
