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2023 Newsletters

2022 Newsletters

  • 13 December 2022

    Read the December 2022 REA Pānui here(external link)(external link).

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Important ‘must do’ tasks – CPD completion by 31 December
    • New training organisations approved for 2023 CPD
    • Exemptions from CPD provided through professional memberships
    • Negative flow-on effects if appraisals not done properly
    • ‘Sleeve’ listing needs signed agency agreement first
    • Act with integrity and empathy
    • New Level 6 agent qualification now open for enrolment
    • Support greater understanding of the real estate process - Use the new REA consumer guides and translations.
    • Ensuring a quality complaints system - External review of CAC decisions
    • Confidence reflects effort maintaining conduct standards
    • Meth regulation proposals
    • Trust account audit results demonstrates improvements in 2022
    • Don’t let the summer break dry up your newsfeed
    • Lessons from the Tribunal
    • REA in the news
    • News from across government
  • 04 November 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: REA publishes a report on consumer perceptions of the real estate industry here(external link)(external link).

  • 27 October 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Reminder to complete CPD requirements here.(external link)

  • 21 October 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Print copies of new REA guides now available for order here(external link)(external link)

  • 07 October 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Guides transition period to 30 November here(external link)(external link).(external link)

  • 06 October 2022

    Read the October 2022 REA Pānui here.(external link)(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Conflict of interest rules and conjunctional sales 
    • Complete this year's CPD before 31 December 
    • New and updated CPD topics for 2023
    • Introducing a new three-year diversity and inclusion learning series 
    • Become an approved REA training provider
    • Your personal branding must identify your agency too 
    • Highlights from our annual licensee survey 
    • Use the new REA guides from 14 October 
    • A conversation with REA in Porirua 
    • Lessons from the Tribunal 
    • REA in the news
    • News from across government 
  • 30 September 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Refreshed Consumer Guides here.(external link)

  • 19 September 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Updated COVID-19 guidelines here.(external link)

  • 19 August 2022

    Read the August 2022 REA Pānui here(external link)(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Importance of agency agreements
    • Reminder about passing on vendor information
    • Fit and proper consultation findings
    • All salespeople must be supervised
    • Update your details now
    • Lessons from the Tribunal – legal case summaries
    • Overseas Investment Act rules explained
    • REA in the news
    • News from across government – new guidance for earthquake prone buildings and AML
  • 2 August 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Fit and Proper Guidelines here(external link)(external link).

  • 30 June 2022

    Read our REA Special Pānui: Statement of Performance Expectations 2022/23 here(external link)(external link).

  • 22 June 2022

    Read the June 2022 REA Pānui here.(external link)(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Eleventh edition of ADLS REINZ Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate to recognise Matariki public holiday
    • Unit Titles Amendment Act changes to disclosure
    • Get your tax expense claims correct
    • Help overseas buyers comply with overseas investment rules
    • Avoid complaints and costly penalties for signage bylaw non-compliance
    • Lessons from the Tribunal
    • REA in the news
    • News from across government
  • 16 May 2022

    Read our REA Pānui - Consultation opens on guidelines for assessment of ‘fit and proper’ requirements for real estate licensees here(external link)

  • 26 April 2022

    Read the April 2022 REA Pānui here(external link)(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • April IAG meeting
    • Lessons from the Tribunal
    • Cooling market should incentivise higher-tier licences
    • Conversations with REA Palmerston North
    • Sharing vendor information with third parties
    • Skills Recognition of Current Competency Level 5 now open
    • Get ready for the 2022 Trust Account Audit
    • Licensee's obligation to maintain their licence
    • Reminder of importance to renew licence on time to avoid risk of expiry
    • REA in the news

    News from across government

    • Russian Sanctions Act and AML/CFT reporting
  • 13 April 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Move to Orange Setting here(external link)(external link)

  • 8 April 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Changes to Red Setting here(external link)(external link)

  • 24 March 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Changes to Red Setting here(external link)(external link).

  • 28 February 2022

    Read the February 2022 REA Pānui here(external link)(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates:

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Licence renewal reminder
    • Complaints in review - July to December 2021
    • Lessons from the Tribunal
    • Managing vendors in a cooling market
    • Covering COVID-19 scenarios outside the sale and purchase agreement
    • Plan your 2022 continuing professional development early
    • REA in the news

    News from across government: 

    • Outsourcing AML/CFT requirements
    • Ministry of Housing and Urban Development consultation on regulation of residential property managers
    • Legislation Act 2019 and ‘Working day’
  • 24 February 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Moving to Omicron Phase 3 here(external link)

  • 15 February 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Moving to Omicron Phase 2 here(external link)

  • 4 February 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - changes to face covering requirements here(external link)

  • 31 January 2022

    Read our REA Pānui - Amendments to licensing regulations come into force 1 February 2022 here(external link)(external link).

  • 23 January 2022

    Read our Special COVID-19 update - Moving to Red Traffic Light setting update here.(external link)

2021 Newsletters

  • December 2021

    Read the December REA Pānui here(external link).

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • 2021 CPD reminder – time is running out
    • Annual licensee survey
    • 2021 complaint learnings
    • 2022 Continuing professional development topics
    • Outcomes of the 2020/2021 trust account audit
    • Meetings with Industry Advisory Groups (IAGs)
    • REA in the news.

    News from across government

    • Overseas Investment rules
  • 9 December 2021

    Read our REA Pānui - Regulation changes for new real estate licence applications here(external link).

  • 1 December 2021

    Read our REA Pānui (COVID-19 Protection Framework - traffic light system) email update here(external link).

  • 24 November 2021

    Read our REA Pānui (Special COVID-19 update) email update here(external link).

  • 16 November 2021

    Read our REA Pānui (Special COVID-19 update) email update here(external link).

  • October 2021

    Read the October REA Pānui here(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates:

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Vaccination status queries
    • REA welcomes new Board member
    • Summary of complaint decisions
    • Reminder to check you're on track to meet your CPD obligations
    • Updates to the Licensee Portal
    • Ordering REA guides online is now live
    • REA in the news.
    • News from across government

    Changes to Fair Trading Act 1986

    Tenancy termination restrictions

    Interest deductibility rules

  • 13 October 2021

    Read our REA Special Pānui (2020-2021 Annual Report) here(external link).

  • 12 October 2021

    Read our REA Pānui (Special COVID-19 update) email update here(external link).

  • 30 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here(external link).

  • 24 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here(external link).

  • 23 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here(external link).

  • 21 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here(external link).
  • 8 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here(external link).

  • 7 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here.(external link)

  • 3 September 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here.(external link)

  • 31 August 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here.(external link)

  • August 2021

    Read the August REA Pānui here(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Licensee survey - interim results
    • Conversation with REA event – South Auckland
    • Seeking new CAC panel members
    • New online ordering process for REA guides
    • Council signage
    • Summary of complaint decisions
    • REA in the news.

    News from across government

    • AML annual reports due 31 August 2021 - Now extended to 30 September 2021
    • Recent amendments to the Overseas Investment Act
    • New tax rules for those purchasing commercial property
    • Changes to the Unit Titles Act.
  • 17 August 2021

    Read our COVID-19 industry email update here (external link)

  • 25 June 2021

    Read our Special Strategy Pānui newsletter here(external link) 

    Real Estate Authority (REA) Strategic Framework 2021 - 2025

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • The Real Estate Authority 2021-2025 Strategic Framework
  • June 2021

    Read the June newsletter here(external link)

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Summary of recent complaint decisions
    • Best practice guidance for buyers' agents
    • Caution over selling non-body corporate properties
    • Using Form 2 when buying at auction
    • Real estate qualifications update
    • Trust account audit reports due
    • Free buyer journey guides
    • Launching the latest facilitated meeting pack
    • REA in the news.

    News from across government

    • Building consent numbers at an all-time high
    • Regulatory findings report shows real estate agents leading in AML reporting
    • Inland Revenue hidden economy campaign update.
  • March 2021

    Read the March newsletter here(external link).

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Lessons from the Tribunal – disclosure
    • Lessons from the Tribunal – supervision
    • Lessons from the Tribunal – trust accounts
    • Rights for new homeowners with an existing EQC claim
    • Renewing your licence
    • Qualification review – public consultation closed
    • REA in the news.

    News from across government

    • Real estate sector the focus of new Inland Revenue campaign
    • First formal AML/CFT warning issued to a real estate agent
    • Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 – further changes now in force
    • Investigating privacy practices in the rental accommodation sector
    • Review of DIA real estate guidance on AML-CFT.

2020 Newsletters

  • December 2020

    Read the December newsletter here(external link).

    Real Estate Authority (REA) guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Recent complaint decisions
    • Approaching another licensee's client
    • Conversation with REA event in Dunedin
    • Complete your CPD or risk cancellation of your licence
    • Study options for real estate qualifications
    • COVID-19 guidance reminder
    • Commercial leasing: expiring AML/CFT regulations extended
    • Obligations for licensees marketing commercial leases.

    Interesting extras

    • REA in the news
    • Content for your social media channels
    • REA office closure dates
    • News from across government.
  • October 2020

    Read the October newsletter here(external link).

    Real Estate Authority guidance and updates

    • A message from the Chief Executive
    • Real estate qualifications review
    • Summary of recent complaint decisions
    • CPD reminder
    • COVID-19 guidance for the real estate industry
    • Using the right terminology — appraisal vs valuation
    • Maintaining professionalism when you miss out on a listing
    • Get to know Belinda Moffat

    News from across government

    • AML-CFT compliance in the real estate sector
    • Privacy Act 2020 information for businesses
    • COVID-19 commercial lease dispute services
    • Supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
  • August 2020

    Read the August newsletter here(external link).

    • Reviewing the last year of complaints
    • Licensee obligations around property inspection reports
    • Annual licensee survey results
    • Incorrect use of 'solicitor’s approval' condition
    • Myth-busters: Buyers’ agent edition
    • Free buyer journey guides
    • New building consent exemptions
    • Licensing numbers in a COVID-19 environment
  • June 2020

    Read the June newsletter here(external link).

    • Survey results – the initial impacts of COVID-19
    • Costs awarded under section 110A (C24399)
    • Selling a tenanted property under new COVID-19 rules
    • Developing COVID-19 guidance
    • CPD exemption through PINZ and RICS
    • New video resources
    • AML independent audit requirements during COVID-19
    • Vacancy: REA Complaints Assessment Committee members
    • CPD for beginners
  • April 2020

    Read the April newsletter here(external link).

    • COVID-19 information for licensees
    • COVID-19 information for buyers and sellers
    • Conducting appraisals during the COVID-19 lockdown
    • An update about complaints, Complaint Assesssment Committees and the Tribunal
    • New salespersons must now complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in their first year
    • Now is a good time for all licensees to complete their CPD for 2020 - including non-verifiable CPD
    • Members of RICS and PINZ can again apply for excemption from some of their CPD
  • February 2020

    Read the February newsletter here(external link).

    • New resources for licensees: conflict of interest meeting packs and marketing and advertising educational video
    • Avoiding a misleading expected sale price – C29353 overview
    • An update about the branch manager and agent qualifications
    • Does your licence expire in March? Renew now!
    • What do you need to know about sale and purchase agreements?
    • A proposed change to the application of CPD exemptions for new salespersons
    • Plan your 2020 CPD early

2019 Newsletters

  • December 2019

    Read the December newsletter here(external link)

    • Highlights from REA's first ten years
    • 2020 Continuing Professional Development 
    • 'Working days' over the holiday period
    • Top 10 newsletter articles from 2019
  • October 2019

    Read the October newsletter here(external link).

    • New commercial information page on rea.govt.nz
    • New rural information page on rea.govt.nz
    • First-home buyer spring campaign
    • Nearly there – the pre-settlement inspection
    • Continuing professional development (CPD) update
    • A look at licensee demographics
    • Case spotlight - NZREADT 37
    • REA is on LinkedIn
  • September 2019

    Read the September newsletter here(external link)

    • When is a garage not a garage?
    • New and updated information on REA.govt.nz
    • Highlights from REA's 2019 consumer research
    • Being fit & proper to hold a licence
    • Don't sell my home! Four tips for navigating a mortgagee sale
    • Why do consumers recommend a real estate agent?
    • An invitation for trainers 
    • REA's industry engagement 
    • Please give us your feedback about the disclosure training pack
  • July 2019

    Read the July newsletter here(external link)

    •  Risks of working with developers
    •  AML Annual report due 31 August
    •  Keeping your details up to date
    •  Recent EQC changes you need to know about
    •  Settled.govt.nz is a Spirit of Service Excellence Awards Finalist!
    •  Early Resolution’s 7 top tips for preventing complaints
    •  2019 Annual Licensee Survey results
    •  New agency disclosure meeting packs
  • June 2019

    Read the June newsletter here(external link)

    • Trust account audit reports are due soon
    •  CPD myth-busters
    •  Recently added and updated content on rea.govt.nz
    •  AML update and reminders
    •  A friendly reminder about drone photography
    • New resource video and five guiding principles of  disclosure
    •  Recent EQC legislation changes
    • Top 10 Facebook tips
    •  Reporting other licensees' conduct
    •  CPD exemption through PINZ and RICS
    •  Free buyer journey guides
  • April 2019

    Read the April newsletter here.(external link) 

    • New rea.govt.nz educational videos and guidance
    • Property Checker tool
    • First home buyers campaign and buyer journey
    • Our Licensing team
    • Bulk renewal licensing statistics
    • Apartment sales and how to avoid common complaints 
    • CPD refresher training and new topics available
    • Spotlight on Provisional Value and conflict of interests
    • Brightline test
  • February 2019

    Read the Feburary newsletter here(external link)

    • Renewing your licence
    • The 10 most read newsletter articles in 2018
    • New Registrar powers for dealing with complaints
    • CPD
    • Campaign for first home buyers
    • Real estate agencies can now use RealMe
    • AML guidance
    • CE non-completions in 2018
    • New industry contact

2018 Newsletters

  • December 2018

    Read the December newsletter here(external link)

    • The year in review
    • New videos for buyers and sellers
    • Insulation requirements for landlords - what’s it got to do with real estate work?
    • What does a good supervision policy and plan look like?
    • Continuing professional development (CPD)
    • Trust account audit findings and guidance
    • AML registration
  • November 2018

    Read the November newsletter here(external link).

    • Research on vendor disclosure
    • 'Ask Kevin' column 
    • Reporting trust account irregularities
    • Continuing professional development (CPD) for 2018 overview
    • REA's annual report 
    • Settled.govt.nz at open homes
    • Overseas buyers
    • Form 2 and provisional value
    • Tribunals Bill
    • AML Workshops
    • Dual branding
  • September 2018

    Read the September newsletter here(external link).  

    • The Real Estate Agents Act is 10 years old
    • Using the correct licence description
    • Selling property impacted by NZTA projects
    • How to use the government's RealMe service
    • A High Court decision
    • Settled.govt.nz
    • Improvements to rea.govt.nz
    • A reminder about continuing education
    • Continuing professional development in 2019
    • Information about unit titles
  • August 2018

    Read the August newsletter here(external link).

    • More on meth disclosure
    • Sharing settled.govt.nz
    • An invitation to help improve rea.govt.nz
    • REA guides
    • Results of our non-verifiable education audit
    • An AML update
    • What happens when a buyer finds an issue with a property you're selling?
    • Buyers and sellers reveal why they recommend agents
    • The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill is passed
    • Take a 2-minute quiz!
  • June 2018

    Read the June newsletter here(external link)

    • Sharing client details at the end of a listing
    • Managing requests for a sale price
    • Sharing website information with clients
    • More about settled.govt.nz
    • A Tribunal decision about commercial property management
    • An update on the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill
    • The Tribunals Bill
    • Methamphetamine guidance
    • New Zealand Real Estate Trust
  • April 2018

    Read the April newsletter here(external link)

    • Changes to REA's continuing education programme
    • What agencies need to do now ahead of the AML/CFT Act
    • Spotlight on settled.govt.nz
    • How non-licensed staff can save you time
    • Criminalisation of cartels
    • A recent Supreme Court decision
    • Trust account audits
  • March 2018

    Read the March newsletter here(external link)

    • OIA (Overseas Investment Amendment Bill)
    • Agency agreements
    • Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act and regulations
    • Tribunals Power and Procedures Legislation Bill
    • Sharing the new guides with buyers and sellers
    • Introducing settled.govt.nz

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