NSW Fair Trading suspends real estate agent for misconduct
NSW Fair Trading has suspended real estate agent Anthony Di Nardo until July 2027, after finding he is not fit and proper to hold a licence.
The NSW Fair Trading decision follows disciplinary process under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002.
NSW Fair Trading made findings that Mr Di Nardo engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behaviour that occurred while Mr Di Nardo was operating as a licensed real estate agent and in a position of authority within licensed businesses.
The disciplinary action taken by NSW Fair Trading is separate from criminal proceedings, which are being progressed by NSW Police and remains a matter for the courts.
The NSW Fair Trading suspension remains in force until the expiry of Mr Di Nardo’s current licence term July 2027. During this time, Mr Di Nardo is prohibited from operating as a licensed real estate agent.
Any future application would be subject to close regulatory scrutiny.
Disciplinary action taken by NSW Fair Trading is published on the ‘Name and Shame’ List, a public search tool that allows people engaging with the property market to research action taken against licensed real estate agents and strata managing agents.
Visit the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register.
Quotes attributable to NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Natasha Mann:
“NSW Fair Trading has suspended Mr Di Nardo’s licence until its expiry to immediately remove him from the industry.”
“Licence holders, particularly those in positions of authority, are expected to demonstrate sound judgment and professional conduct in work-related settings. Where conduct falls short of those standards, NSW Fair Trading will take appropriate and proportionate regulatory action.”
“The community is entitled to have confidence that those licensed to operate in the real estate industry meet appropriate standards of conduct and integrity."