NSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for multi-licence holders clarified

NSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for multi-licence holders clarified

31 August 2023

In the latest issue of ‘Property Matters’, NSW Fair Trading has provided clarification around the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for individuals who hold multiple licences.

NSW Fair Trading has stated that, if you hold more than one category of property licence in NSW (for example, a real estate and a stock and station licence), “you must complete a baseline minimum of four hours CPD for the year and at least three compulsory topics in each category of licence you hold.”

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Protecting your real estate business from scam activity and fraud

Protecting your real estate business from scam activity and fraud

21 June 2023

As technology and internet capabilities advance, it is crucial for real estate businesses to understand the ways in which they can prepare and protect personal and financial information to keep their business, clients, and tenants safe.

Fraud can arise in many forms, including through email correspondence and attachments, e-signed leases, electronic use of documents, and online banking. Agencies and their staff are increasingly susceptible to high-tech fraud that is more difficult to detect.

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