All settlement agents who hold or receive money on behalf of others relating to a settlement transaction in Western Australia are required to open and maintain trust accounts. The Settlement Agents...
11 June 2021 Increase in rental scams during 2021 Scammers are targeting tenants, who are desperate to secure a rental property in the current tight market, with fake rental listings showing up on...
Important Information The Retirement Villages Act 1992 allows residents of a retirement village to elect a Residents’ Committee if they wish to. If residents seek to form an incorporated association...
Application for a real estate and business agent's licence - individual last updated December 2020. Who needs to apply for a licence Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as...
11 February 2021 In this issue: New phases of Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme COVID-19: Future renting WA - Negotiating guide now available New phases of the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme...
Purpose of the Guideline The Guideline has been developed to assist the public to understand the circumstances where the Commissioner for Consumer Protection may consider exercising the power under...
Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...
26 September 2019 Maintaining trust account security Consumer Protection recently learned of a trust account scam attempt made via payment from the trust account to a credit card. Fortunately the...
If you want to trade as a small retail shop you must apply for a certificate. Lodging an application An application can be completed and submitted online or downloaded and lodged by: email :...
This for is to apply for a NEW real estate and business sales representative registration including property managers. Do not use to remove property management condition. Who needs to apply for...
If you want to trade as a special retail shop you must apply for a certificate. Qualified applications will be processed promptly and free of charge. Lodging an application An application can be...
This guide is intended to help auditors produce high quality reports in the required format. To make the auditing process easier, templates for the main documents to be lodged with the Commissioner...
23 December 2022 Pool safety - it's everyone's responsibility Homes with pools, spas and portable pools must be safe to protect young children from injury or drowning. Royal Life Saving Australia...
Landlords bulletins provide topical information and reminders for property managers, agents and landlords. Have you subscribed? Make sure you are up to date with the latest reminders, news and law...
29 Novemeber 2023 Residential tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy...
Tenants bulletins provide topical information and reminders to tenants of rental properties in Western Australia. Have you subscribed? Make sure you are up to date with the latest reminders, news and...
29 November 2023 Residential Tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy...
29 November 2023 Residential Tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament The West Australian Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament which proposes a series of residential tenancy...
The following regional local governments have permanent trading variations applying to general retail shops in their localities. City of Albany 2024 Public holiday trading hours Day Hours New Year's...
Associations occasionally produce newsletters about latest laws, reminders, events and news. Get the latest updates by subscribing to our newsletter . Issue 37 - November 2023 Issue 36 - August 2023...
November 2023 In this bulletin: Continuing Professional Development 2023 due date fast approaching - Reminder to complete your Continuing Professional Development points for 2023. Continuing...
November 2023 In this bulletin: Continuing Professional Development 2023 due date is fast approaching - Reminder to complete your Continuing Professional Development points for 2023. Continuing...
Group of people at training, by Consumer Protection
The Review of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Real Estate and Settlement Industries report discusses the recommendations for the future of property...
16 October 2023 Consumer Protection's view on odometer tampering The Motor Trade Association WA and a number of dealers have asked the Commissioner for Consumer Protection for a position statement in...
Motor vehicle repairers and repair businesses operating in Western Australia are regulated under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003 (the Act). The Act requires all motor vehicle repair businesses...
