Dodgy Real Estate Agents

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jimsladeMember03 July 2012 08:02:13

Has anyone had any problems with Real Estate agents in Bali?? I am hearing more and more that there are a few unscrupulous agents, causing an increasing amount of problems with expats. Any comments/experiences would be appreciated

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AurélieViP03 July 2012 09:39:21

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Hello jimslade.

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FredIndonesia Expert03 July 2012 09:48:52

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Loads of problems. Bent agents selling property to exats even though they know expats can't legally own that property.
There have been a couple of cases where building permits haven't been applied for so demolished.

http://www.nelbaliproperty.com/site/new … r-law.html http://www.mrfixitbali.com/articles/article63.html

Loads of dodgy devils out there with an eye for your cash and no interest in your future.

One gentleman (I looked him up a while ago for a discussion on another forum), did a runner from Hawaii with a load of customer's cash and ended up in Bali.
Pretty good chance he's ripping customers off over here. I know he's in that business.

In other words, loads of sharks in the water - Careful where you swim.

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inforumahActive member05 July 2012 03:41:05

nice information

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aussiehjContributor05 July 2012 12:07:38

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Hi Mate, So called real estate agents here in Bali should be treated like a female Cobra snake on Heat, Do not believe any thing they say Better to deal through local knowledge and expats who can help without personal gain in mind I wasted 6 months talking to dishonest Dick Heads here in Bali even the big companies dont care about you the client ,
Its not like Australia with consumer affairs if you get taken you are the loser, NO COMBACK so be very, Very Careful of your Dollars
Howard

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