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AML/CTF from July 2026, trust accounts, consumer law, misleading conduct and OFT disciplinary process.

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Domestic Violence Tenancy Provisions in Queensland: Property Manager Obligations

Cover: Queensland's domestic violence tenancy laws, tenant's right to end tenancy without penalty when DV is a factor, evidence requirements, property manager confidentiality obligations, safety modif

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FIRB Rules for Foreign Property Buyers in Australia: 2026 Update for Queensland Agents

Annual update on FIRB rules. Cover any fee changes, threshold changes, approval category updates, which buyers are exempt (NZ citizens, permanent residents), temporary residents restrictions, new dwel

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Land Tax in Queensland: What Investors and Their Agents Need to Know in 2026

Cover: land tax thresholds QLD, how land tax is calculated, exemptions (principal place of residence, primary production), foreign investor land tax surcharge, aggregation of land holdings, impact on

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Misleading Conduct in Queensland Real Estate: Cases, Penalties and How to Stay Compliant

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Opening a Real Estate Trust Account in Queensland: Requirements and Approved Banks

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Privacy Act Obligations for Queensland Real Estate Agents: Client Data, Marketing and Compliance

Cover: Privacy Act 1988 application to real estate agencies, what client data can be collected and used, consent requirements, marketing use of client data, data breach notification obligations, Spam

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Queensland Auction Law Changes: What Every Agent and Auctioneer Needs to Know in 2026

Any amendments to QLD auction legislation and REIQ best practice guidelines up to 2026. Cover price guide prohibition enforcement, vendor bid disclosure updates, bidder registration requirements, post

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Queensland Auction Price Guide Rules: What Agents Absolutely Cannot Say to Bidders

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Queensland CPD Requirements 2025-2026: Official OFT Rules Every Agent Must Follow

Definitive CPD reference for QLD agents. Cover: two sessions per year, CPD year starts on licence anniversary date, Type 1 vs Type 2 session definitions, OFT-approved providers list approach, exemptio

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Queensland Minimum Housing Standards 2024: What Landlords and Property Managers Must Provide

Cover the minimum housing standards that became mandatory for new tenancies from September 2023 and all tenancies from September 2024. Weatherproof, structurally sound, privacy, bathroom/kitchen stand

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Queensland Property Law Amendment Act: Key Changes Every Agent Must Understand

Covering any Queensland property law amendments post-2024. Focus on practical agent impact. If no specific new Act — cover the cumulative effect of regulatory changes since 2023 on QLD agent practice.

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Queensland Property Occupations Act 2014: The Complete Agent's Reference

Comprehensive breakdown of the Act for practising agents. Cover all key parts: licensing, appointment of agents, commission rules, trust accounts, prohibited conduct, beneficial interest, auction prov

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