2 November 2022
We are happy to announce that we now offer licence and registration training for Tasmania and the Northern Territory! See the new course offerings within.
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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.
Read More31 October 2022
As the cost of living rises and rental markets tighten, more tenants may consider taking on a roommate to relieve some of the financial pressure.
Before entering into a shared tenancy, it is crucial that all parties understand the arrangement they have signed up to. Laws around subletting differ across each state and territory’s residential tenancy legislation. Let’s look at some of the general rules that apply to most Acts and Regulations. Later, we will identify the legislation that regulates subletting across each state and territory.
Read More17 October 2022
NSW Fair Trading has today reported — in their Property Matters newsletter — that they are taking compliance actions against strata managing agents that do not meet their obligations.
The inspections are being undertaken as part of the regulator’s Strata Managing Agent compliance program, which involves targeting supervision requirements during inspections of NSW strata companies.
NSW Fair Trading has advised that “of the 44 inspections conducted during a recent one-week operation, 86% (38) were found to be breaching their obligations under property laws”.
Read More7 October 2022
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Industry updates: Consumer Affairs Victoria to crack down on underquoting, Fake social media accounts used to scam eager renters in WA.
Legislative changes: New QLD rental laws commenced on 1 October 2022.
Disciplinary action: Disciplinary proceedings commence against a Victorian agent with a history of misconduct, Court outcome for a Victorian agency that threatened to interfere with tenants' legal access to their homes.
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29 September 2022
South Australia Consumer and Business Services (CBS) announced in their ‘CBS Connect’ newsletter this week that they intend to review the current residential tenancy legislation, the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (‘the Act’).
The announcement comes off the back of a recent forum held by CBS, where a discussion about issues in the SA private rental market was had. The intention of the review is to “modernise SA's rental legislation”.
Read More27 September 2022
The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is encouraging tenants, property managers, and property owners to take time to understand the upcoming rental law reforms, including how the changes may impact their rights and obligations, and to make necessary preparations.
Read More26 September 2022
Working in real estate can be incredibly rewarding and often challenges you to be your best self. What’s better than helping your clients meet their property goals and negotiating a deal through to a successful outcome, or seeing a tenant settle in and feel at home in their new rental?
It is important for both employees and employers to remember that with real estate being such a fast-paced industry, agents and admin staff alike are prone to stress and burnout.
Let’s check out some state-based and national support networks that are out there for anyone struggling with challenging emotions in the workplace.
Read More14 September 2022
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has reported today that they will be targeting unfair business practices used by unethical estate agents, including the practice of underquoting. The property industry regulator has been allocated $3.8 million to allow inspectors, investigators, information analysts, and legal officers to effectively carry out the task.
Underquoting involves advertising a property for sale at “a price below the estimated selling price, the seller's asking price, or a price that has been rejected as too low by the seller”.
Read More12 September 2022
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has published a court outcome notice on their website today, advising that an estate agency has been convicted and fined in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The conviction and disciplinary action are the result of the estate agency’s threats to deny three international students legal access to their rental properties at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More7 September 2022
WA Consumer Protection has reported a rise in fake social media ads that make use of stolen images of legitimate rental properties, to lure in people eager to secure a rental property. Victims of these scams have fallen into the trap of making hasty decisions and transferring money to secure a rental property without carrying out proper checks. Consumer Protection has advised that landlords and agents must also be cautious when posting ads for rental properties, as scammers may respond.
Read More7 September 2022
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) published a news alert on their website last week, outlining action being taken against an estate agent with a history of unprofessional conduct. The alleged misconduct includes the mishandling of clients’ money. The agent is now facing the prospect of being banned from holding an estate agent licence.
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