Trust accounting & compliance, explained.
Practical guidance for real estate agencies — regulation, audits and the discipline behind a well-run trust account.
Thirty Inspectors, One Weekend: What Victoria's Auction Blitz Says About Agency Compliance
Consumer Affairs Victoria sent 30+ inspectors into Melbourne's inner north. What the underquoting taskforce's numbers say about regulator expectations.
Read article → ComplianceSmart Rental Bonds Is Live in NSW
Smart Rental Bonds went live in Parramatta, Penrith and the Central Coast on 10 August 2026. What changes for agents, what doesn't, and the traps to watch.
Read article → ComplianceWhen Is Rental Income Taxable? The ATO Looks at Your Trust Account, Not the Bank Transfer Date
The ATO taxes rental income in the year your agent receives it in trust, not when it reaches the owner's bank account. What that means at EOFY.
Read article → CompliancePreparing for Your Trust Account Audit: A Principal's Guide to Staying Compliant
How principals and licensees across Australia and New Zealand can prepare for a trust account audit and stay compliant year-round.
Read article → ComplianceAustralia's New AML/CTF Rules: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
Tranche 2 brings real estate agents under AUSTRAC's AML/CTF regime from 1 July 2026. Key dates, what your agency must do, and how trust accounting helps.
Read article → Trust AccountingThe Hidden Cost of DIY Trust Accounting: What Agencies Overlook When They Keep It In-House
In-house trust accounting looks cheaper on paper. The real costs — adverse audits, staff burnout and a growth ceiling — are hidden. An honest comparison.
Read article → Compliance5 Trust Account Audit Red Flags That Trigger an Adverse Finding (And How to Avoid Them)
The five issues that most often trigger an adverse trust account audit finding — dormant ledgers, late reconciliations and more — and how to fix them.
Read article → Virtual AssistantsIs a Property Management Virtual Assistant Right for Your Agency? The Real Numbers
Where a property management virtual assistant genuinely moves the needle, where it doesn't, and how trust accounting fits — a grounded look at the real numbers.
Read article → Market InsightsAustralia's Rental Market in 2026: The Numbers Every Property Manager Should Know
Vacancy rates, rental growth, affordability, yields and supply — the 2026 figures every property manager should know for confident owner conversations.
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