30 January 2020
When a property has a pool, spa or portable pool it’s important to ensure full compliance with safety requirements to prevent drowning deaths and injury to young children.
According to the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2019, 19 children under the age of four drowned in Australia between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019. Twelve of the 19 drowned in a swimming pool.
29 January 2020
All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2019 calendar year must lodge an audit report with the Commissioner for Consumer Protection by 31 March 2020.
Agents who have not held or received monies in trust during 2019 should submit a Declaration of no receipt of trust funds - real estate and business agents in lieu of an audit report.
29 January 2020
Living in a retirement village necessarily involves residents living in close quarters and sharing facilities, which can result in complex issues arising between residents, and also between residents and village administration.
In this bulletin we highlight key concepts of dispute resolution in the retirement village context. Use this information to review the internal dispute resolution process in your village and ensure your staff are properly trained.
We have combined all 15 fact sheets into one document to make downloading more convenient. Topics include:
24 December 2019
Changes have been made to the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act), which will come into effect on 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a brief overview of the more significant changes and how they will affect licensees. Changes to the Settlement Agent Regulations 1982 (the Regulations) are currently being drafted and further information about any changes will be provided as it becomes available.
24 December 2019
A Bill was passed by the Parliament in September 2019 which amends parts of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the REBA Act) from 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a brief overview of the changes.
Changes to the Real Estate and Business Agents (General) Regulations 1979 are currently being drafted in line with the changes to the Act. Further information about the changes to the Regulations will be provided as the information becomes available.
23 December 2019
The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to the REBA Act and residential tenancy laws.
These changes to the REBA Act mean that you will need to meet your annual compulsory professional development (CPD) requirements every calendar year or face potential enforcement action.
16 December 2019
The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to residential tenancy laws that enhance and clarify tenants’ rights. In this bulletin we share an overview of the changes and how they affect you.
