June 2023 Newsletter

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June 2023 Newsletter

20 June 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide ‘End of Financial Year’ discount code!

  • Industry updates: Scammers target real estate and settlement industry trust accounts // Northern Territory 'Water Plan' announced, providing water security for Territory residents.

  • Disciplinary action: WA agency fined over failure to act in best interest of clients // Victorian estate agent prosecuted for alleged trust account misuse // Queensland agent sentenced to eight years in jail for fraud // Victorian agent jailed for trust account misuse.

  • Legislative changes: NSW portable bond scheme and further reform to recent laws around rent bidding // WA Consumer Protection announces changes to tenancy laws // South Australia rental reforms: An update on laws for renting with pets.

  • Important reminder: ACT CPD due 30 June 2023 for licence holders.

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Nothern Territory 'Water Plan' announced, providing water security for Territory residents

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Nothern Territory 'Water Plan' announced, providing water security for Territory residents

15 June 2023

The Northern Territory Government has today announced the release of a strategic plan for water across the Territory. The ‘Territory Water Plan’ offers a package of actions that aims to deliver ongoing water security for all Territorians.

The Northern Territory is on track for a growing population and an economy of $40 billion by 2030. The water plan provides a sense of security for residents and the broader community, and makes the Territory more attractive to prospective property buyers and investors.

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February 2023 Newsletter

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February 2023 Newsletter

3 February 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount code!

  • Industry updates: NT Government announces new rent framework to strengthen remote housing sector.

  • Disciplinary action: Western Australia Consumer Protection issues fines to agent over unauthorised trust account withdrawals, Former Victorian estate agent investigated for falsified records and misuse of trust account funds.

  • Important dates: NSW CPD due 22 March, WA trust account audit reports due 31 March.

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NT Government announces new rent framework to strengthen remote housing sector

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NT Government announces new rent framework to strengthen remote housing sector

1 February 2023

The Northern Territory Government has announced in a media release this week that it will be rolling out a ‘Remote Rent Framework’, with the aim of providing financial sustainability to “complement the Territory Labor Government’s $2.1 billion remote housing program that includes the construction and upgrade of homes across the NT as well as civil infrastructure.”

The transition to the new rent model will take place for tenants in remote areas (including community living areas in Tennant Creek) on 6 February.

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November 2022 Newsletter

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November 2022 Newsletter

4 November 2022

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount code!

  • Industry updates: NSW Fair Trading inspectors targeting strata manager supervision requirements.

  • Reminder: WA CPD due 31 December.

  • Featured blog: Let’s talk about subletting.

  • New courses available: Registration and licensing courses for Tasmania and Northern Territory.

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