Real estate licensing and registration
Individuals, partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required to be licensed and hold a current triennial certificate
Selling property
All Australian businesses must comply with the Australian Consumer Law. This law also applies to the property industry.
Proactive compliance - real estate
The proactive compliance program assists agents in complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk, and providing advice.
Infringements - real estate
The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (The REBA Act) and Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the RTA Act) imposes serious obligations on the industry.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - real estate
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program’s learning activities are for licensed:
Mandatory CPD - real estate
Three CPD points from mandatory activities must be obtained each calendar year.
Elective CPD - real estate
A minimum of seven CPD points from elective activities must be obtained each calendar year. Different types of activities attract points at different rates.
Training providers information - CPD real estate
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program improves property industry professionals’ knowledge and skills.
Publications - real estate
Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing.
Property Developers - Real estate
A property developer does not need a licence, but still has obligations under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (REBA Act).
Auditing real estate agents - forms and publications
Information for auditors of real estate and business agents