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...
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...
