New Laws to Stop Agents Underquoting

New Laws to Stop Agents Underquoting   From 1 January 2016 changes to the Property , Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 commenced so as to prohibit real estate agents from engaging in underquoting i.e. when an agent intentionally understates the estimated selling...

New Swimming Pool Requirements

New Swimming Pool Requirements Under changes to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 pool owners must place their pool or spa on an online register. Owners may be fined if the pool is not registered. Pool fencing must also comply with with the Act. A swimming pool is defined...

New Power of Attorney Forms

New Power of Attorney Forms As from 1 March 2013 there will be two forms for a Power of Attorney whereas previously there was only one. The first form will be for a General Power of Attorney and the second for an Enduring Power of Attorney. The differences between the...