Consumer Protection

Real estate bulletin issue 67 - Australia Post delivery changes (August 2014)

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14 August 2014

Real estate bulletin issue 70 - Infinity brand electric cable safety recall (August 2014)

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28 August 2014

The Department of Commerce recently issued a media release regarding the national safety recall of Infinity brand electrical cables which do not comply with Australian safety standards.

Real estate agents, property managers and lessors may be interested in the issues that arise from the recall.

Real estate bulletins

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Real estate bulletins provide topical information and reminders for agents.

Real estate bulletin issue 64 - Three arrested over another real estate fraud attempt (July 2014)

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4 July 2014

Three people have been arrested and charged by South African Police in connection with the attempted fraudulent sale of a home in Western Australia.

Please see the joint media release below for further information.

Charities forms and publications

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All applications and forms can be submitted online. It is the fastest, easiest and most secure way of managing your applications.

Charity forms

Applying for a charity licence

Complete this form to apply for charitable collections licence in Western Australia.

Fee: No fee applies

Apply online for a WA charitable licence

Living in a retirement village

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Retirement village residents have certain rights and obligations. Villages will also have specific rules known as residence rules. This page outlines these general rights and obligations, village rules, and what happens if there is a of change of operator.

Village operators must comply with the Retirement Villages Code. It covers:

Comparison of housing choices for seniors

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What's in a name? Retirement villages, lifestyle villages, and strata title.

Some complexes use the term 'retirement', 'lifestyle', 'gardens', 'units' or 'apartments' but they can mean different things and don't actually tell you what sort of housing is provided and which laws apply.

The table below will help. We also have a one-page comparison table that you can download and print. If you are unsure, please check your contract/agreement.