May 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Mothers Day Giveaway!

  • Industry updates: Renters targeted by new Victorian fire safety partnership.

  • Commercial updates: Melbourne CBD retail vacancies tighten as businesses come roaring back.

  • On the road again! Stay tuned for our upcoming Face-to-face classes!

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Industry updates: Housing supply isn’t keeping up with migration intake in key regions, Coastal hotspot at 'bottom of the cycle' tipped for major turnaround

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's first 25hours hotel on the market for $100m ahead of planned opening next year.

  • On the road again! Stay tuned for our upcoming Face-to-face classes!

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Affordable QLD suburb takes out ‘best beach in the world’ gong, Real estate agent branded ‘lazy’ after awkward ChatGPT blunder on rental ad.

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's Marble Bar – a timeless commercial real estate asset without peer, Afterpay's Sydney headquarters The Brewery hits the market with $140m price guide.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter
  • Industry updates: Relief for borrowers amid fresh signs interest rates have peaked, Rents jump 33% in two years as crisis deepens.

  • Commercial Updates: Doubts loom over key asset class in 2024, ’Trophy’ site listed for first time in 60 years in Central Coast tourism hotspot.

  • NSW CPD updates: Complete your CPD in one day at our Coffs Harbour venue.

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

11 January 2024

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: From Nambucca Heads to Old Bar: Where to buy a beach house on a budget, The wildest auction moments from Aussie bidders in 2023, What are the chances of buying a home in 2024?

  • Commercial Updates: 2024 shaping up as a big year for commercial business sales.

  • NSW CPD updates: Class 1 and Class 2 Real Estate CPD - Gosford, January 24.

  • Jobs Board: Starting in Real Estate and looking for a role in Business Broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters.
    Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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December 2023 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

6 December 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Five ways to prep staff pre-Christmas party // Residential tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament in WA // Pets get the nod under NSW strata reforms.

  • Commercial updates: Workspace reinvention.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online! Plus more face-to-face classroom CPD options!

  • WA CPD: WA agents, don’t forget to enrol in and complete your CPD by 31 December 2023!

  • Jobs board: Starting in real estate and looking for a role in business broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters. Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

3 November 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: NSW strata sector updates October 2023 // NSW Government introduces strata sector reforms, extends existing property services commissioner role // National Association of Renters' Organisations launches report on principles for strengthening renters’ rights.

  • Disciplinary action: Former Victorian estate agent convicted over illegal transfers of client funds // Victorian estate agent facing disciplinary action for poor conduct // Western Australia Consumer Protection urges tenants to report racist behaviour after agent reprimanded and suspended // NSW Fair Trading publishes results from underquoting compliance inspections, confirms $52,800 in fines issued.

  • Legislative changes: South Australian government clarifies further commitments to improving housing outcomes for tenants and prospective tenants // Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online! Plus more face-to-face classroom CPD options!

  • WA CPD: WA agents, don’t forget to enrol in and complete your CPD by 31 December 2023!

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March 2023 Newsletter

March 2023 Newsletter

8 March 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount code!

  • Industry updates: WA agents may have their say on changes to real estate CPD, NSW Fair Trading inspectors to crack down on breaches in new rental bidding requirements.

  • Disciplinary action: Former WA real estate agent fined for personal use of trust account funds, Victorian estate agent has licence cancelled for various breaches.

  • Legislative changes: ACT Government announces plans to change property developer legislation.

  • Important dates: NSW CPD due 22 March, WA trust account audit reports due 31 March, NSW assistant agents - are you on track to complete your licence training?

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WA agents, have your say on changes to real estate CPD

WA agents, have your say on changes to real estate CPD

15 February 2023

The Western Australia Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) has announced it will be undertaking a review of the current real estate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

A consultation paper based on an internal review by Consumer Protection has been published for public consideration.

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December 2022 Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter

2 December 2022

Newsletter snapshot:

There’s been a lot of discussion around legislative changes for the SA, NSW and WA residential and commercial property sectors over the past month. We also saw several agents in WA, Tasmania and Victoria receive court charges, fines and licence suspensions over industry misconduct.

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WA Consumer Protection: Concerning CPD completion numbers

WA Consumer Protection: Concerning CPD completion numbers

15 November 2022

Western Australia’s Consumer Protection division has reported in a bulletin this week that there is a concerning number of real estate licensees and registration holders yet to meet their 2022 CPD obligations.

WA licence and certificate holders must complete 10 points of CPD training each calendar year to be eligible for renewal. Completion must be achieved by 31 December.

We offer WA Elective CPD (7 points). Mandatory CPD must also be completed to achieve the remaining points (3 points). See enrolment options within.

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November 2022 Newsletter

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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