Consumer Protection

30 January 2024

Beware - Scammers Targeting Perth Property Sales

Consumer Protection is reminding the real estate and settlement industry that identity validation checks are a mandatory part of the sales process, following reports of vacant Western Australian land and property being targeted by scammers using fake ID documents.

Commissioner Tim Banfield wants agents to be on ‘high-alert’ of suspicious activity and says Consumer Protection can prosecute if agents fail to adhere to their Codes of Conduct.

30 January 2024

Beware - Scammers Targeting Perth Property Sales

Consumer Protection is reminding the real estate and settlement industry that identity validation checks are a mandatory part of the sales process, following reports of vacant Western Australian land and property being targeted by scammers using fake ID documents.

Commissioner Tim Banfield wants agents to be on ‘high-alert’ of suspicious activity and says Consumer Protection can prosecute if agents fail to adhere to their Codes of Conduct.

22 January 2024

It's trust account audit time!

January is the perfect time to start preparing and referring last year’s trust account information to your auditor so the 2023 audit report can be delivered by the end of March, as required by the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (WA) ('REBA Act').

Do I need to be audited?

The REBA Act requires all individuals, body corporates or firms (partnerships) that held a current triennial certificate in 2023 to have their trust accounts audited by an approved auditor.

18 January 2024

Odometer Adjustment Declaration publication now live

Due to growing concerns from industry and the community about odometer tampering, Consumer Protection and the MTAWA have produced an Odometer Adjustment Declaration to be used to ensure consumers fully understand the history of the vehicles they purchase.

This declaration allows dealers and repairers to adjust the odometer to the most accurate reading against wear and tear of the car, provides proof of the change and notes the steps taken to verify the accurate odometer reading.

BondsOnline is available to landlord organisations. 

More information about the BondsOnline is available at the BondsOnline page. 

Download the user agreement form above, have the authorised person sign it and submit via BondsOnline.

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions.

Section 1: Strategic plan for commissioning community services

Background

In August 2022, the WA Government released the State Commissioning Strategy for Community Services (Strategy) with the purpose of ensuring greater cohesion between Government, service providers, peak bodies, and consumer advocates. The aim is to ensure community services are grounded by the following principles:

29 Novemeber 2023

Residential tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament

The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy law reforms that will directly affect landlords, property managers and real estate agents.

29 November 2023

Residential Tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament

The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy law reforms that will directly affect tenants.

29 November 2023

Residential Tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament

The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy law reforms that will directly affect landlords, property managers and real estate agents.