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Land registry instead of Quieting Titles Act, BREA president says
President of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) Carla Sweeting said years of abuse means the controversial Quieting Titles Act needs to be amended, but she said the intent of the law is "honest".
BREA wins appeal, Smith to challenge ruling
BREA wins appeal, Smith to challenge ruling
The Court of Appeal has overturned Supreme Court Justice Deborah Fraser's ruling against the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA). The Court of Appeal held that the assertion by George Smith that he had a right to be present and represented at a BREA Board meeting "in support of his application" for reinstatement of his license "could not properly be sustained". The court set aside the declarati...
BREA president questions real estate amendment
BREA president questions real estate amendment
The fiscal measures attached to the 2016/2017 budget proposed by the Christie Administration contain a number of provisions that rely on the discretion of the minister - presumably the Minister of Finance, although this is not always stated - and some that are outright ambiguous.
Risk assessment 'a major concern' for BREA, president says
The National Risk Assessment, conducted via a partnership between the government and the World Bank, was aimed at addressing money laundering and terrorism financing risks within the local economy.
BREA prepared to fight new Smith writ
BREA prepared to fight new Smith writ
Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Carla Sweeting said the association is prepared to fight the new writ served by former Exuma MP George Smith following what his lawyer termed "a minor victory" for BREA in the Court of Appeal some weeks ago.
Why I support George Smith in his fight against BREA
Why I support George Smith in his fight against BREA
Having served as president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association and chairman of the Real Estate Board for four non-consecutive years, I've been asked by persons why I support George Smith in his fight against BREA.
Appeals court overturns Supreme Court on Smith vs. BREA
The Court of Appeal has set aside a Supreme Court ruling in favor of former Member of Parliament George Smith, as well as the $250,000 awarded in damages.
Birch returned as BREA president
Birch returned as BREA president
Patti Birch was returned as president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA), with Franon Wilson taking on the vice president post in the association’s elections held yesterday.
Also elected to the BREA leadership for 2011 - 2012 were Sara Callender as treasurer and Gino Maycock to the post of Secretary. Birch said that 2010 proved a challenging year, but that many plans were underwa...
Letter: Miss Birch and BREA Board should take a bow!
Letter: Miss Birch and BREA Board should take a bow!
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Having read your articles on the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) over the past few weeks, I became intrigued on what all of the fuss and apparent hostility was about. In the spirit of keeping an open mind I decided to attend the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2011. To say the least, I was shocked at the incredible turnaround the Association finds itself ...
BREA chief weighs in on real property tax
BREA chief weighs in on real property tax
Questions surrounding real property tax as it relates to the value of properties have caught the attention of the president of the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) Patty Birch. According to her property owners who feel that their homes are overvalued, therefore impacting the amount of real property tax they are required to pay, have the right to appeal the appraisal. Birch told Guardian Busi...