7 November 2014 The Settlement Agents Act 1981 gives the Commissioner for Consumer Protection the power to make arrangements in respect of fidelity and professional indemnity insurance for settlement...
23 October 2014: Changes to application requirements for renewal of licences As you may be aware, the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the SA Act) will soon be amended by the Consumer Protection...
10 October 2014: CPD reminder There are less than three months left to obtain your required points! The Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) program is part of the licensing framework that...
24 September 2014: The Department of Commerce is moving As of 30 September 2014, the Property Industries Directorate, as well as Bonds Administration, will be located at Gordon Stephenson House in...
5 September 2014: ASIC business names registration (September 2014) The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will soon be contacting business name holders, who have not renewed...
9 July 2014: Fee deregulation consultation closing – End of Consultation Period Approaching Please note: The consultation period has now closed. In May 2014 the Commissioner for Consumer Protection,...
2 July 2014: Agents restrained from operating and supervisors appointed Consumer Protection has been granted supervision orders by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) to take control of two Perth...
4 August 2014: RCDs and smoke alarms Consumer Protection has updated previous best practice guidance information supplied to settlement agents regarding their obligations with respect to residual...
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4 November 2014 Help ensure first home buyers don’t miss out on the Home Buyers Assistance Account (HBAA) $2,000 grant. Applications must be lodged no more than 90 days after the date that the offer...
