WA Consumer Protection: Concerning CPD completion numbers

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WA Consumer Protection: Concerning CPD completion numbers

15 November 2022

Western Australia’s Consumer Protection division has reported in a bulletin this week that there is a concerning number of real estate licensees and registration holders yet to meet their 2022 CPD obligations.

WA licence and certificate holders must complete 10 points of CPD training each calendar year to be eligible for renewal. Completion must be achieved by 31 December.

We offer WA Elective CPD (7 points). Mandatory CPD must also be completed to achieve the remaining points (3 points). See enrolment options within.

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November 2022 Newsletter

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November 2022 Newsletter

4 November 2022

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount code!

  • Industry updates: NSW Fair Trading inspectors targeting strata manager supervision requirements.

  • Reminder: WA CPD due 31 December.

  • Featured blog: Let’s talk about subletting.

  • New courses available: Registration and licensing courses for Tasmania and Northern Territory.

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Attention WA students: CPD due 31 December!

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Attention WA students: CPD due 31 December!

2 November 2022

WA licence and certificate holders must complete 10 points of Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) training each calendar year to be eligible for renewal, even if you hold a triennial licence.

We offer WA Elective CPD (up to 7 points). Mandatory CPD (3 points)must also be completed.

Upon successful completion of your CPD, we will register your course completion with the WA Government’s Consumer Protection sector and issue you with a Certificate of Participation as evidence of course completion.

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September 2022 Newsletter

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September 2022 Newsletter

2 September 2022

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount code!

  • Industry updates: Commencement of action against the director of a Victorian property management company, Sunshine Coast real estate director fined for improper use of trust money.

  • Legislative changes: New NSW Property and Stock Agents Regulation 2022.

  • Reminders: Trust account audits due 30 September (NSW, ACT, TAS, and VIC agencies), ACT CPD is due for registration holders on 31 October 2022.

  • Exciting job opportunities: DF Johnson Real Estate, KSBG Commercial Real Estate, Manor Real Estate, Sinova Property.

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Trust account audits due 30 September: NSW, the ACT, Tasmania, Victoria

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Trust account audits due 30 September: NSW, the ACT, Tasmania, Victoria

31 August 2022

Trust account audit procedures differ depending on the state or territory in which you operate. These requirements are set out in property legislation, with each regulatory body often outlining and summarising trust account obligations online via their websites.

Trust account audit guidelines exist to ensure that trust money held by agents is properly managed and can be accurately accounted for at all times. Serious penalties may be incurred by agents for the misuse of a client’s money, including heavy fines and imprisonment.

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