Terms & Conditions

REALM Group Australia Pty Ltd

Effective Date: 16 February 2026

These Terms govern the use of REALM services in New Zealand.

1. Services

REALM provides marketplace and agency services for:

Agricultural machinery
Livestock
Rural property
Produce and goods
Auctions and negotiated sales
Marketing and finance facilitation

REALM generally acts as an intermediary between vendors and purchasers.

2. Registration

To participate in auctions or transactions you must:

Provide accurate information
Be legally capable of entering a contract
Maintain account security

REALM may conduct identity verification checks.

3. Bidding and Purchases

A bid constitutes a binding offer to purchase. Winning bidders must complete the transaction. Failure to do so may result in penalties, suspension, or recovery of losses.

4. Vendor Obligations

Vendors warrant that:

They have authority to sell
Listings are accurate
Goods are lawful to sell
Material defects are disclosed

Misrepresentation may result in cancellation of sale and liability for losses.

5. REALM as Agent

REALM acts primarily as an agent or platform provider. Contracts are typically between Vendor and Purchaser. REALM is not responsible for the quality or suitability of goods unless required by law.

6. Fees

Applicable fees may include:

Listing fees
Commission
Buyer’s premium
Marketing costs

Fees will be disclosed prior to engagement.

7. Payments

Payments must be made within specified timeframes. Failure to pay may result in cancellation and recovery action.

8. Delivery and Risk

Unless agreed otherwise:

Purchasers are responsible for collection and transport
Risk transfers according to the sale terms
Storage fees may apply

9. Consumer Guarantees Act 1993

Where goods or services are supplied to consumers, nothing in these Terms excludes rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Where transactions are business-to-business, parties may agree that the CGA does not apply to the extent permitted by law.

10. Fair Trading

All parties must comply with the Fair Trading Act 1986. Misleading or deceptive conduct is prohibited.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, REALM is not liable for indirect or consequential loss. Nothing in these Terms limits rights that cannot legally be excluded.