The Baden Clay Story

Jared and Alison Clay moved into a rental property in Brookfield on the western fringes of Brisbane. By 2006, Jared's desire to be somebody continued to grow. He had three partners in his real estate business, which had both rental and sales divisions. The relationship started to feel distant and stressed by 2008. In 2011, just as they were getting into the new office, Brisbane was hit by a serious flood. His business was seriously affected, and the pressure on him grew. After discovering the true nature of their financial position, Jared's partners requested he get rid of some staff. They didn't trust him anymore. So Jared made an offer to buy them out, and in early 2012