20 April 2016 The review of the Settlement Agents Code of Conduct under the Settlement Agents Act 1981 is in its final stages. Consumer Protection would like your feedback on the revised code. In...
9 April 2016 Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) is a legal requirement for all licensed real estate agents and business brokers as well as all registered real estate sales representatives,...
A prospective resident for a retirement village must be given a disclosure statement and a notice of resident’s rights at least 10 working days before the person enters into a residence contract at...
Associations occasionally produce newsletters about latest laws, reminders, events and news. Get the latest updates by subscribing to our newsletter . Issue 37 - November 2023 Issue 36 - August 2023...
News you can use, delivered straight to your inbox! Each month, the Property Industries News team sends topical bulletins filled with helpful information tailored to your needs. Whether you’re a...
9 March 2016 The Commissioner for Consumer Protection is urging all agents to process all tenancy bonds through the BondsOnline system. The Minister for Commerce has approved the move to make online...
3 March 2016 The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 requires all agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2015 year, to cause the...
This is a guide to help you develop your Association's rules. It is the prescribed model rules as well as guidance notes and Act requirements. The prescribed rules are published in the Associations...
The new law requirements From 1 July 2016, the following items must be addressed in all rules (also known as the constitution) of Western Australian incorporated associations. Not for profit clause...
22 February 2016 The majority of real estate complaints lodged with the department involve residential tenancy or property management matters. Often these matters should not have occurred in the...
11 February 2016 Seaville Holdings Pty Ltd trading as First National Real Estate Karratha has received a reprimand and fine of $5,000 by the State Administrative Tribunal for overcharging clients for...
4 February 2016 The Department of Commerce wishes to notify agents and property managers of some recent changes by the Magistrates Court and Australia Post in relation to their services. Increase in...
29 January 2016 As outlined in e-bulletin issue 53 , the regulation of fees will cease as of 3 February 2016. Settlement agents are able to determine the fee structure to charge their client for...
As of 3 February 2016, regulation of fees has ceased. Settlement agents are now able to determine what fee to charge their client for their services in executing the transaction. A new fee disclosure...
25 January 2016 Following consultation with industry in 2014, the Minister for Commerce has announced the scale of maximum fees for settlement agents will be removed. From Wednesday 3 February 2016,...
25 January 2016 Following consultation with industry in 2014, the Minister for Commerce has announced the scale of maximum fees fixed for land valuers will be removed. From Wednesday 3 February 2016...
Have your say Feedback on the proposed amendments will be accepted until Monday 29 February 2016 Make a submission The Co-operatives Amendment Bill 2015 (the Bill), introduced into the Parliament in...
New laws for incorporated associations and clubs coming in 2016 New laws have been passed which are aimed at helping incorporated associations in WA operate more efficiently by providing them with a...
What a busy financial year it has been It has been a very eventful 12 months for the Associations Branch of the Department of Commerce: Five hundred and forty-four new associations became...
11 December 2015 A real estate agent has had his licence and triennial certificate cancelled by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) and is banned from holding a licence for five years after...
14 December 2015 A Perth real estate agency is believed to have lost more than $45,000 in an elaborate accommodation scam which also involved them organising a Greek interpreter for a fictitious...
3 December 2015 Looking to improve practices at your agency? Considering these common issues identified during recent proactive compliance visits by the Department of Commerce (the Department) may...
3 December 2015 Looking to improve practices at your agency? Considering these common issues identified during recent proactive compliance visits by the Department of Commerce (the Department) may...
Publication last updated August 2023 If Consumer Protection is unable to help you resolve your complaint, the State Administrative Tribunal may be able to assist you. Consumer Protection operates a...
Record keeping An incorporated association must keep financial records which: correctly record and explain its transactions and financial position and performance; and enable true and fair financial...