Real estate licensing and registration
Individuals, partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required to be licensed and hold a current triennial certificate
Selling property
All Australian businesses must comply with the Australian Consumer Law. This law also applies to the property industry.
Proactive compliance - real estate
The proactive compliance program assists agents in complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk, and providing advice.
Infringements - real estate
The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (The REBA Act) and Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the RTA Act) imposes serious obligations on the industry.
Publications - real estate
Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing.
Property Developers - Real estate
A property developer does not need a licence, but still has obligations under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (REBA Act).
Auditing real estate agents - forms and publications
Information for auditors of real estate and business agents