2 June 2022
A WA woman reported to Consumer Protection a loss of around $732,000 after scammers intercepted email communications between her and her settlement agent in relation to the purchase of a Beaconsfield property.
Read More1 June 2022
This update does not apply to you if you have already completed your ACT CPP07 course (e.g. units with ‘CPPDSM’ unit code).
This update is important if you have not yet completed your ACT course.
Read More31 May 2022
We make it easy. Enrol to achieve your 12 ACT CPD points completely online for just $130 OR check out our NSW & ACT joint packages to get all your requirements completed in the one spot!
Read More27 May 2022
This month, the WA Government announced there would be a 50% reduction in land tax as part of its 2022-23 state budget. This decision was made as part of the WA Government’s significant reforms to housing availability, to promote build-to-rent (BTR) developments.
Real Estate Institute of WA president, Damian Collins, said the positive outlook for the WA economy will see the current strong cycle for the housing market continue.
"We expect that this strength and the forecast 1.2% increase in population will continue to underpin further growth of WA’s residential sales market,” Mr Collins said.
The State Government’s decision to incentivise the construction of BTR stock acknowledges the critical role the private sector plays in delivering additional housing supply, he said.
Read More6 May 2022
Mother’s Day site-wide discount code.
Industry updates - trust account fraud cases in QLD, flood recovery rental support in NSW.
Reminders - trust account audit lodgement, ACT Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Testimonial spotlight.
Employment opportunities and how you can advertise vacant positions with us.
28 April 2022
Flood recovery rental support now open for applications
Free interpreting service for real estate agents
Strata information is now easier to find if you are selling or managing a strata property
Reminder: Real estate trust account audits due 30 September 2022
20 April 2022
A former agent of the Broadbeach area has been convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment after using his client’s money to fund his gambling habit and business expenses.
Read More12 January 2022
NSW CPD must be completed between 23 March and 22 March each year. Licences can be renewed before completing CPD, as long as the training is completed within the designated period and a record of course completion (training certificate) is retained.
Read More8 January 2022
Fare thee well, NSW Real Estate Training College — we’re ringing in 2022 with a complete rebrand, including an all-new website and purpose-built student portal!
Our updated website includes streamlined navigation, a more simplified enrolment process, interactive forms, and so much more 😍
Explore away! If you’ve got any questions, our FAQs page is a good place to start. Otherwise, please feel free to contact us. We would love to hear your feedback!
Read More2 November 2020
The real estate and property reforms that began on 23 March 2020 changed the rules for trust account withdrawals. Fair Trading has been asked to make these new rules clearer.
Read More3 December 2019
What are your responsibilities during a drought when water restrictions are enforced?
What happens if a rental property is damaged during a natural disaster?
16 October 2019
Agency’s unreasonable interference with tenant’s access to premises
Trust account breaches by agency
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