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This week Veronica Morgan, a seasoned property expert and founder of <\/span>Good Deeds Property Buyers<\/span><\/a>, details her role as a seller advocate. Veronica shares how her advocacy service empowers property sellers, helping them navigate the complexities of the real estate market to achieve the best possible outcomes. From negotiating with agents to strategically positioning properties, Veronica\u2019s insights offer a fresh perspective on maximising success in today\u2019s competitive market.\u00a0 \u00a0 Then we lift the lid on hidden fees, conflicts of interests, overcharging and side-deals being struck between strata managers and suppliers.\u00a0 Bushy Martin talks to <\/span>Amanda Farmer<\/span><\/a>, a 20 year veteran Strata lawyer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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