Real estate agents and property managers must issue a bond receipt and keep records of bonds. Bond receipts and records Receipt: When a tenant pays a bond by electronic transfer, the agent must issue...
29 June 2023 It’s trust account audit time! July is the perfect time to start preparing and referring trust account information to your auditor so the 2022-23 audit report can be completed by the 30...
23 June 2023 Minimising the risk of mould in your property Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to your rental property. The risk of mould increases...
23 June 2023 Don't let mould get the better of you The risk of mould growing in your home increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from...
23 June 2023 Minimising the risk of mould in a rental property Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to rental properties. The risk of mould increases...
8 June 2023 Update on the review of residential tenancy laws in Western Australia Consumer Protection has reviewed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA ) to identify changes that adapt to the...
8 June 2023 Update on the review of residential tenancy laws in Western Australia Consumer Protection has reviewed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the...
9 June 2023 Update on the review of residential tenancy laws in Western Australia Consumer Protection has reveiwed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the...
31 May 2023 WA ScamNet has received reports of a scam that has successfully targeted one Western Australian real estate agent and two settlement agents. Real estate agent lost $43,080 and two...
31 May 2023 WA ScamNet has received reports of a scam that has successfully targeted one Western Australian real estate agent and two settlement agents. Real estate agent lost $43,080 and two...
Button batteries can be a deadly hazard. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal burns, severe bleeding and even death. Items containing button batteries include: toys TV and car key...
11 May 2023 Breaking a lease Although a tenancy agreement is a binding contract, circumstances can change for tenants during the term of a fixed-term tenancy agreement, causing a need to break the...
11 May 2023 Breaking a lease Tenants wanting to end a fixed-term tenancy agreement before the end date (breaking lease) should find it easier in the current tight rental market as it will generally...
11 May 2023 Breaking a lease Although a tenancy agreement is a binding contract, a tenant’s circumstances can change during the term of a fixed-term tenancy agreement and this can cause them to need...
Funeral directors can help you organise a funeral service. They must be transparent with their pricing, must not make incorrect or misleading statements and they must not offer unfair contract terms...
19 April 2023 In this bulletin: Information about annual consultation requirements for proposed budgets Invitation to Seniors Connect 2023 events It's budget consultation time for 2023/2024 Before...
13 March 2023 From Wednesday 1 March 2023, there is a new dealer licence category (Category E) in the Motor Vehicle Dealers (Licensing) Regulations 1974 for dealers who sell vehicles on consignment...
‘Indigenous Consumers Count’ are reports examining consumer issues faced by Indigenous Western Australians and whether consumer protection services adequately meet the needs of this diverse...
Click the PDF link above to download your Betty and Barney 'new pet buyers - know your rights' poster today! Free promotional material such as the 'new pet buyers - know your rights' poster or pet...
The Review of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Real Estate and Settlement Industries report discusses the recommendations for the future of property...
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