Bullock no April Fool: RBA holds interest rates despite easing inflation
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced the cash rate will remain at 4.10% for now in disappointing news for home owners hoping for a second cut.
Read MoreVictorian government’s rental reforms passed: Two years to come into effect
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Victorian tenants will have waited more than 770 days for the state government to protect them from rental bidding and dodgy landlords by the time legislation comes into effect this November.
Read MorePreparing for rental law changes from 1 May 2025
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Further changes to Queensland rental laws will commence on 1 May 2025.
Read MoreQUEENSLAND CPD
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Continuing professional development (CPD) for the property industry
Mandatory CPD for Queensland property professionals will begin on 6 June 2025.
Read MoreNSW Fair Trading releases new information around NSW CPD for 2024-2025
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4 April 2024
Do you hold a real estate, strata, or stock and station licence in NSW? If so, the below details may affect how you approach your CPD for 2024-2025.
Read MoreNSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!
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28 September 2023
NSW agents, good news: in addition to the face-to-face classes offered by The College, we are glad to announce that we now offer an online CPD option!
Read MoreNSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for multi-licence holders clarified
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31 August 2023
In the latest issue of ‘Property Matters’, NSW Fair Trading has provided clarification around the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for individuals who hold multiple licences.
NSW Fair Trading has stated that, if you hold more than one category of property licence in NSW (for example, a real estate and a stock and station licence), “you must complete a baseline minimum of four hours CPD for the year and at least three compulsory topics in each category of licence you hold.”
Read MoreProtecting your real estate business from scam activity and fraud
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21 June 2023
As technology and internet capabilities advance, it is crucial for real estate businesses to understand the ways in which they can prepare and protect personal and financial information to keep their business, clients, and tenants safe.
Fraud can arise in many forms, including through email correspondence and attachments, e-signed leases, electronic use of documents, and online banking. Agencies and their staff are increasingly susceptible to high-tech fraud that is more difficult to detect.
Read MoreChanges to NSW CPD for 2023-2024
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27 April 2023
NSW Fair Trading has announced changes to the CPD requirements for Class 1 and Class 2 licence holders for the 2023-2024 CPD year.
Please see this blog post for further information.
Read MoreNSW assistant agents, are you on track to complete your licence training?
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7 March 2023
As a NSW certificate of registration holder undertaking Class 2 licence training, we wanted to remind you of the obligations NSW Fair Trading requires you to meet.
Read MoreLet's talk about subletting
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31 October 2022
As the cost of living rises and rental markets tighten, more tenants may consider taking on a roommate to relieve some of the financial pressure.
Before entering into a shared tenancy, it is crucial that all parties understand the arrangement they have signed up to. Laws around subletting differ across each state and territory’s residential tenancy legislation. Let’s look at some of the general rules that apply to most Acts and Regulations. Later, we will identify the legislation that regulates subletting across each state and territory.
Read MoreWorkplace stress support services
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26 September 2022
Working in real estate can be incredibly rewarding and often challenges you to be your best self. What’s better than helping your clients meet their property goals and negotiating a deal through to a successful outcome, or seeing a tenant settle in and feel at home in their new rental?
It is important for both employees and employers to remember that with real estate being such a fast-paced industry, agents and admin staff alike are prone to stress and burnout.
Let’s check out some state-based and national support networks that are out there for anyone struggling with challenging emotions in the workplace.
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