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