What Real Estate Agencies Must Do to Comply with AML/CTF Laws
From 1 July 2026, Real Estate professionals will face significant new compliance obligations under updated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) legislation. These reforms recognise that property transactions can be... read more >>
Monthly Trust Account Checks: What Licensees & Officers in Effective Control Should Review
For Licensees and Officers in Effective Control, your Trust Account is one of the most critical areas of responsibility in your business. It is also one of the most closely scrutinised by regulators and... read more >>
Checklist for Real Estate Agencies – Are You Meeting Your New Fair Work Act Obligations?
Checklist for Real Estate Agencies – Are You Meeting Your New Fair Work Act Obligations? With recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) now in effect, it’s essential... read more >>
$110 Penalty: Why End of Tenancy Survey Matters More Than Ever
$110 Penalty: Why End of Tenancy Survey Matters More Than Ever Since 19 May 2025, NSW Fair Trading has been issuing penalties to real estate agencies for failing to comply... read more >>
The Licensee’s Guide to a Compliant Holiday
The Licensee's Guide to a Compliant Holiday Many licensees haven't taken a proper holiday in 5, 10, or even 15+ years, fearing their business will collapse without them. But with... read more >>
Common Trust Account Breaches to Avoid in 2025
Common Trust Account Breaches to Avoid in 2025 Between January and June 2025, NSW Fair Trading issued 79 fines totalling $114,970 to real estate agencies for Trust Account breaches. That's... read more >>
Keeping Costs Down: A Guide for New Real Estate Agencies
Keeping Costs Down: A Guide for New Real Estate Agencies Here's a reality check: according to money.com.au, 58.9% of Real Estate Services are still operating three years after they started.... read more >>
Trust Account Troubles? NSW Fair Trading’s Latest Crackdown Shows Why You Need Help
Trust Account Troubles? NSW Fair Trading's Latest Crackdown Shows Why You Need Help Are you losing sleep over Trust Account compliance? You're not alone. NSW Fair Trading's latest enforcement update... read more >>
Break Bad Trust Accounting Habits: Reconcile Daily
Break Your Worst Trust Accounting Habit: Reconcile Daily Daily Trust Account reconciliation is the most overlooked habit in Australian Real Estate agencies. We all struggle with habits – staying... read more >>
Learning from Australia’s Recent Fraud Cases
Australia's real estate Trust Account fraud cases in 2023-2024 reveal common vulnerabilities that every agency should address. Learning from these incidents can protect your business and clients. The Scale of... read more >>
What You Need to Know About Real Estate Trust Account Fraud
Trust account fraud continues to plague Australia's real estate industry, with recent cases highlighting the devastating impact on agencies and clients. Understanding these incidents can help your agency implement stronger... read more >>
What Counts as a Legitimate Landlord Expense? A Guide for Agents
While managing landlord requests is a daily part of agency life, not every payment they ask you to process qualifies as a legitimate property expense. Agents have a legal responsibility... read more >>