Western Australia | Compliance Legislation

BuddyBee has been loaded with the full set of legislation covering real estate practice in Western Australia. By prompting BuddyBee in Chat, agents can get plain-language guidance on licensing, tenancy obligations, settlement practices, strata, conveyancing, and workplace safety.

What agents can use BuddyBee for in WA

• Confirm licensing and professional conduct requirements under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act.
• Check tenancy rules for landlords, tenants, and long-stay residential park agreements.
• Understand settlement and settlement agent obligations.
• Review strata and community titles requirements.
• Get guidance on workplace health and safety, workers’ compensation, and consumer protection.

Legislation included in the Knowledge Base

Agency and licensing

• Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978
• Real Estate and Business Agents Regulations (including Code of Conduct)

Settlement

• Settlement Agents Act 1981

Tenancy and housing

• Residential Tenancies Act 1987
• Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989
• Residential Parks (Long-stay Tenants) Act 2006

Strata and community titles

• Strata Titles Act 1985
• Strata Titles Regulations 2019
• Community Titles Act 2018
• Community Titles Regulations 2021

Property and land law

• Transfer of Land Act 1893
• Sale of Land Act 1970
• Property Law Act 1969

Tax and duties

• Duties Act 2008
• Land Tax Assessment Act 2002

Consumer protection and equal opportunity

• Fair Trading Act 2010
• Equal Opportunity Act 1984
• Surveillance Devices Act 1998

Safety and workplace

• Work Health and Safety Act 2020
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022
• Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023
• Workers Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2023

Other

• Electronic Conveyancing Act 2014

Why it matters

Western Australia’s legislation covers the full real estate lifecycle — from licensing and tenancy, to settlement and strata, to safety and consumer law. Instead of needing to cross-check multiple Acts, you can simply ask BuddyBee in Chat, for example:

• “What are the bond requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act in WA?”
• “What obligations do settlement agents have under the Settlement Agents Act?”

BuddyBee will provide clear answers, directly referencing the right legislation, so you can operate with confidence and stay compliant.

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