Settlement agents

How to get a settlement agent licence.

Insurance - settlement agents

The Settlement Agents Act 1981 gives the Commissioner the power to make arrangements in respect of fidelity and professional indemnity insurance.

Proactive compliance - settlement agents

The proactive compliance program was established in 1999. The function of the program is to assist agents in complying with legislative requirements.

Infringements - settlement agents

The Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act) imposes serious obligations on the settlement industry and the way it operates.

Continuing professional development (CPD) - settlement agents

Continuing professional development (CPD) training is for people in the settlement industry to improve their knowledge, skills and professionalism.

CPD activities - settlement agents

The topics are selected to assist licensees to update their: knowledge of industry developments legislative changes work practices

CPD distance learning - settlement agents

Remote and regional participants can complete all of their CPD requirements online by contacting a training provider.

Publications - settlement agents

Consumer Protection regularly produces and updates publications about property industry laws and licensing. 

Auditing settlement agents - forms and publications

Settlement agents trust accounts must be audited by an approved auditor and the audit report lodged with Consumer Protection.