16 August 2023
The Land Valuers Licensing Regulations 1979 (WA) (the LVL Regulations) now include an expanded list of qualifications which can be used to obtain a land valuer’s licence in Western Australia.
The LVL Regulations now recognise the qualifications accepted by the Australian Property Institute (API) for membership as a Certified Practising Valuer.
16 August 2023
A new qualification has been added to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 (WA) for the grant of a Real Estate and Business Agent licence in Western Australia (WA). The new qualification is the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) CPP51122, replacing the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) CPP51119.
A regulated person they can apply for an exemption from completing elective CPD activities on a pro-rata basis if they have completed:
29 June 2023
July is the perfect time to start preparing and referring trust account information to your auditor so the 2022-23 audit report can be completed by the 30 September 2023 due date.
The law requires all individuals, bodies corporate or firms (partnerships) that held current triennial certificates in the 2022-23 financial year to have their trust accounts audited by a qualified auditor.
23 June 2023
Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to rental properties. The risk of mould increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from developing.
23 June 2023
The risk of mould growing in your home increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from spreading.
Mould is a fungus that grows in damp places. You will know you have it if you can smell an unpleasant musty odour, or you may see it growing on ceilings and walls, in cupboards and along the grout between tiles. It starts off as small black dots that spread quickly.
23 June 2023
Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to your rental property. The risk of mould increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from developing in your investment property.
9 June 2023
Consumer Protection has reveiwed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the tenancy market.
Although the review is ongoing, changes will occur in stages.
8 June 2023
We wish to formally introduce our newest dispute resolution service, Conciliation Light Touch.
Using Conciliation Light Touch, dealers and repairers are made aware of a consumer concern and given the opportunity fix the issue to avoid formal processes, such as Consumer Protection’s conciliation service or legal action in court.
