November 12, 2011

National Real Estate Licensing

Factsheet for current licensees

One system, one national licence

A new national occupational licensing system commences from July 2012. This means that as a current licence holder, you will get a single national licence for your current occupation which will enable you to work anywhere in Australia without having to worry about applying or paying for different licences.

What does this mean for me?

As a current licence holder, you will automatically become part of the new national system. The first wave of occupations to commence will include property occupations (excluding conveyancers and valuers) electrical occupations, plumbing, gasfitting and air-conditioning and refrigeration occupations. Building and building related occupations, conveyancers and valuers will be transferred to the national system in a second wave.

How will national licensing benefit me as an employer?

As an employer, national licensing will allow you to advertise and employ staff from anywhere across Australia – without the delay of waiting for a new licence to be issued if the licensee lives in a different state or territory.

You can do tomorrow what you can do today

The new national system will not disadvantage current licensees. If you are licensed to perform a certain type of work in a state or territory, you will be able to perform the same work right across Australia under your national licence.

How do I transfer to a national licence?

You do not need to take any action for this to happen. You will be advised individually by your state/territory licensing authority, prior to commencement of the new system, of the licence to which you will transfer. The new system will be administered by the National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) but you will still go to your state/territory licensing agency for all licensing matters, including renewals.

 Australia working together

National licensing will increase Australia’s ability to respond to national emergencies. This means that experienced tradespeople from across Australia can work together in any state or territory to help out with any clean up, without the need to apply for a licence in that state/territory.

Transparency for consumers

NOLA will set up a national register of licensees to assist consumers to make an informed decision about who they may choose to undertake work required

Current as at 12th November 2011 – sourced from www.nola.gov.au by Real Estate Excellence www.realestateexcellence.com.au

November 9, 2011

Subscriber Update - November 2011 (QLD)

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Subscriber Update November 2011 – A Free Service to the industry

Knowledge is Power Property Managers

Today’s Licensee and Career Property Manager are required to have a sound knowledge of a vast and diverse range of compliance issues. A common misunderstanding in the industry is the role of the RTA (Residential Tenancies Authority). What must be remembered is the RTA only administers the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and Regulation.  The following matters that affect property managers daily in their careers are set out in different legislations and under other Government Departments. For more visit http://www.realestateexcellence.com.au/membership-information/cat_view/12-real-estate-news-and-media

Licensees’ fined $10000, $25000 and one banned for life


Seller Awarded $208 000 as contract was changed after buyer signed


Landlord Listing Booklet – New Service!

Contents
Page
Welcome to our agency
Provided (for final edit)
Our Team and Our Services
Provided (for final edit)
Lessor Obligations
Provided
Title Search requirements
Provided
Legal Impediment
Provided
Discrimination Law and Tenant Selection
Provided
Smoke Alarms and Safety Switches
Provided
Pool Safety Laws
Provided
Vacant possession requirements
Provided
Tenant rights and obligations under the RTRA Act
Provided
Entry to the property and notice periods
Provided
Maintenance obligations – emergency and routine
Provided
General risk management
Provided
Keys, locks and security 
Provided
Rent arrears
Provided
Tenancy breaches
Provided
Water
Provided
Tenancy Agreement – the RTA Form 18a (the tenancy contract)
Provided
Special terms to the agreement
Provided
Garden/Tree Maintenance
Provided
Termination of tenancies
Provided
Tribunal
Provided
Disbursement of rental funds and the rental statement
Provided (for final edit)
Management Agreement
Provided
Landlord insurance
Provided
Public liability insurance
Provided
Budget recommendations
Provided
Our Communication policy
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Our Privacy policy
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Knowledge is Power Property Managers

Today’s Licensee and Career Property Manager are required to have a sound knowledge of a vast and diverse range of compliance issues. A common misunderstanding in the industry is the role of the RTA (Residential Tenancies Authority). What must be remembered is the RTA only administers the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and Regulation.  The following matters that affect property managers daily in their careers are set out in different legislations and under other Government Departments.

·        Pool Laws
·        Safety Switches
·        Special Terms
·        Smoke Alarms
·        PAMD Act and Codes of Conduct
·        Discrimination
·        Tree and fencing laws
·        QCAT and Tribunal

It is important to note that one may speak with the RTA about a matter listed above however they do not specialise in those laws.  
Real Estate Excellence specializes in Real Estate Training, Professional Development, Risk Management, Compliance and Best Practice to assist in all matters relating to Residential Property Management (plus Licensee, Residential  Sales and Administration). Private Training can be held in your office or via ‘telephone’ training and Membership best practice services are available. For more information, without obligation of course email staceyholt@me.com
This information sheet relates to Queensland only.

 

November 8, 2011

Landlord Listing Presentation Booklet - New Service

What is in the booklet?

The following contents will provide the relevant legislation plus a best practice agency explanation about requirements. Services come with 100% guarantee

Contents
Welcome to our agency
Our Team and Our Services
Lessor Obligations
Title Search requirements
Legal Impediment
Vacant possession requirements
Tenant rights and obligations under the RTRA Act
Entry to the property and notice periods
Maintenance obligations – emergency and routine
General risk management
Keys required
Rent arrears
Tenancy breaches
Tenancy Agreement – the RTA Form 18a (the tenancy contract)
Special terms to the agreement
Termination of tenancies
Tribunal
Disbursement of rental funds and the rental statement
Management Agreement
Landlord insurance
Public liability insurance
Our communication policy
Our privacy policy

for more information please visit http://www.realestateexcellence.com.au/membership-information/cat_view/80-training-cds-and-in-house-agency-training or email staceyholt@me.com

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