28 March 2019 Licence renewal reminders – check your inbox not your post box The issue of courtesy renewal reminders for industry licences or registrations by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection...
18 March 2019 New legislation came in November 2018 that agents will need to be aware of as it affects the responsibilities of sellers on whose behalf you may be acting. All electrical installations...
18 March 2019 Family violence tenancy laws coming soon We're pleased to say an amendment to Western Australia's tenancy laws in relation to family and domestic violence was passed last month (...
18 March 2019 Family violence tenancy laws coming soon Renters affected by family and domestic violence (FDV) will soon have new options. We're pleased to say an amendment to Western Australia's...
18 March 2019 Family violence tenancy laws coming soon We're pleased to say an amendment to Western Australia's tenancy laws in relation to family and domestic violence was passed last month (...
18 March 2019 Family violence tenancy laws coming soon Family violence related changes to Western Australia’s tenancy laws will be implemented soon. Your Compulsory Professional Development training...
5 March 2019 Reminder - 2018 audit report deadline approaching! All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2018 calendar year must lodge...
Form 5A Use this form to record amendments made to an incorporated association’s rules (also known as the constitution) in order to comply with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act)...
Section 87 of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 provides that if a trading body corporate or firm complies with the requirements of Part VI of the Act, then the directors/ partners and/or...
7 February 2019 Bond Assistance Loan monies must be lodged too! As with any tenant bonds, all payments received via the Department of Communities Bond Assistance Loan Scheme must be lodged with the...
7 February 2019 Bond Assistance Loan monies must be lodged too! As with any tenant bonds, all payments received via the Department of Communities Bond Assistance Loan Scheme must be lodged with the...
7 February 2019 Security bonds - did you know? A security bond is a payment made in advance by a tenant to cover any damages or outstanding bills that may arise during a tenancy. As such, bond monies...
About this guide This is one of six guides to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) developed by Australia’s consumer protection agencies to help businesses understand their responsibilities under the...
Who should complete this form This form can be used by any individual that holds, or is involved with, occupational licence/s issued by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to notify of a change...
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19 December 2018 Updated trust account handbook Consumer Protection recently updated the " Real estate and business agents trust account handbook " to assist you with your trust accounting...
4 December 2018 Forms required for accessing a tenanted property Agents and property managers must use specific forms to notify tenants of their intention to enter the property. If you use property...
Landlords must use specific forms to notify tenants of their intention to enter the property. Form 19 Notice of proposed entry to premises must be used to give written notice if you intend to enter...
Consumer Protection is sending this important information on behalf of Landgate. Electronic lodgement of land registry documents Regulations requiring the electronic lodgement of eligible land...
With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally. An audit carried out at the end...
8 November 2018 Are you prepared? Do you want accurate and reliable information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant? Consumer Protection can help you understand tenancy laws and how...
7 November 2018 Trust account violations may be costly Consumer Protection reminds all property managers and real estate agents to follow the strict rules that apply to the handling of trust account...
6 November 2018 Transparency reduces future complaints: part 2 Last issue, we looked at how you could minimise disputes through disclosure of information to prospective residents via the pre-contract...
30 October 2018 Cyber security threats are a persistent issue for businesses of all kinds. Real estate agencies have proven to be an attractive target for hackers, as they often handle large amounts...