20 June 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

• Site-wide ‘End of Financial Year’ discount code!

• Industry updates: Scammers target real estate and settlement industry trust accounts // Northern Territory 'Water Plan' announced, providing water security for Territory residents.

• Disciplinary action: WA agency fined over failure to act in best interest of clients // Victorian estate agent prosecuted for alleged trust account misuse // Queensland agent sentenced to eight years in jail for fraud // Victorian agent jailed for trust account misuse.

• Legislative changes: NSW portable bond scheme and further reform to recent laws around rent bidding // WA Consumer Protection announces changes to tenancy laws // South Australia rental reforms: An update on laws for renting with pets.

• Important reminder: ACT CPD due 30 June 2023 for licence holders.