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Blind and curtain cord safety

Looped cords and chains from blinds and curtains are a serious safety risk for children. Sadly children have died from strangulation by a loose cord.

Follow the simple steps to keep loops out of reach and keep children safe.

Keep cords out of reach 

Keep curtain and blind cords away from children. If a child can reach the cords, they can quickly become entangled in them. 

Land valuers bulletin issue 17 - The Department of Commerce is moving

24 September 2014

As of 30 September 2014, the Property Industries Directorate, as well as Bonds Administration, will be located at Gordon Stephenson House in Perth and the Licensing Branch will be located at The West Centre in West Perth. 

We are moving offices over the September long weekend and in preparation our office will close early on Friday, 26 September 2014. Please note:

Land valuers bulletin issue 16 - Business names make sure you renew on time (September 2014)

5 September 2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will soon be contacting business name holders, who have not renewed their business name registration, about its
intention to cancel their business name. 

According to a recent media release, ASIC will commence a pilot program to free up business names for registration. 

Land valuers bulletin issue 15 - Release of fee deregulation position paper for consultation

9 July 2014

In May 2014 the Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Anne Driscoll, released a position paper proposing that government deregulate the fees charged by settlement agents and land valuers. Land valuers are reminded that the three-month consultation period for the discussion paper closes on Thursday, 31 July 2014.

The consultation period provides peak organisations, licensed land valuers and consumers with an opportunity to comment on the proposal to deregulate fees.

Sales campaigns for retailers

Stocktake, mid-year, clearance and special occasion sales are a great way to boost revenue and clear out some old stock but you must meet all the consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.

Here are some tips to keep your sales a success and your customers happy.

Customer service

Exceptional customer service is not only key to a successful business, it will help your business grow. Keeping customers happy will bring them back to your business. 

Real estate bulletin issue 77 - Fines over unregistered sales representatives (December 2014)

12 December 2014

Are your sales representatives registered? Recent fines given to two real estate agencies and their sales representatives highlight the important legal obligation that a licensed real estate agent must ensure that all the sales representatives they employ are registered.

It is also imperative that sales representatives ensure that their registrations are up to date.

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