Consumer Protection

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This publication provides general information and explains the law in simple language. It is no substitute for the legislation. You should get expert or legal advice about your particular situation. 

Property settlement is the finalisation of a real estate transaction 
between a buyer and a seller. This fact sheet outlines the process of 
property settlement and the general conditions that usually apply.

Consumer Protection can provide information on a variety of topics including tenancy, consumer rights, fair trading, buying and selling property, scams, licences and registrations and running a not-for-profit organisation. See the What Consumer Protection does page for more information.  Full contact details for particular services can be found on Contact Consumer Protection.

This guide sets out the principles that may be considered by ACL regulators when considering the exercise of the public warning notice power. 

This guide should be read in conjunction with the ACL compliance and enforcement guide, for a more complete understanding of the ACL regulators’ approach. 

So you're thinking about moving into a retirement village

If you’re thinking about moving into a retirement village, but are not sure what you should look for, this booklet will help. There are many issues to consider and questions to ask. The checklist at the back of this booklet should assist you in making your final decision. However, you should consult your legal and financial advisors to get specific information in relation to your individual situation.

Consumer Protection staff organise regular proactive compliance visits to licensed or registered people throughout the state.  The visits aim to ensure the laws are followed, help educate what the laws means on a practical level and provide information about changes.  

If you would like more information please contact the Consumer Protection Advice Line team on 1300 304 054 or by email.

In most cases, there will be a real estate agent, or their sales representative, involved in the marketing and sale of the home you want to buy.

This fact sheet advises you of some of the issues that may be important to you when buying a home.