continued on the question, Michelle did not employ or took jason as an agent and she went of doing her own research but she should have enquire from town planning or council. so this is her own negligence.

How much can Michelle be claiming for the loss? could she go for the whole amount of 75% loss or what she bought for. She went in her own accord to employ someone with consultation fee of $250,000 to plan for the property would she be allowed to claim that