Fair Trading news
Find ministerial media releases, departmental news and updates for NSW Fair Trading.
Former real estate agent sentenced to home detention with ankle bracelet for fraud
NSW Fair Trading has successfully prosecuted a former Sydney real estate agent for defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers over an eight-month period in 2014.
New regulations to ensure real estate supervisors raise professional standards
The Strata and Property Services Commissioner in NSW Fair Trading has issued updated supervision guidelines for Real Estate and Strata Managing Agents to ensure Licensees in charge of businesses are held responsible for the legal and ethical behaviour of the agency and its staff.
A Budget to deliver more houses and better homes
The 2024-25 NSW Budget delivers a plan to build quality homes and ease the pressure on renters, home builders and those living in strata communities with a $55.2 million investment.
Beastwear manager fined $45,000 for undelivered clothing to community organisations
As the result of a NSW Fair Trading prosecution, seven community organisations will share in $47,263.62 compensation after placing orders with the now deregistered company, Beastwear Pty Ltd (Beastwear), for sportswear which was never delivered.
Beware of shopping tactics while spoiling Mum this Mother’s Day
As Mum’s across the State prepare to be showered with gifts on Sunday, NSW Fair Trading is offering advice to avoid shopping scams.
How two-lot schemes can easily report each year
If your two-lot scheme has already completed their first annual report then reporting each year will be a simpler and quicker task thanks to pre-filled information on the Strata Hub.
NSW Fair Trading checking fuel price displays ahead of Easter
NSW Fair Trading Inspectors are out in force in the lead up to the Easter long weekend to ensure service stations are displaying correct fuel prices on site and in the NSW Government’s FuelCheck app.
Artificial Intelligence at the centre of World Consumer Rights Day
NSW Fair Trading is urging consumers across the State to better protect themselves in the fast evolving digital world this World Consumer Rights Day.
New options to keep assistant agents in the property services industry
The NSW Government has offered more than 14,000 assistant agents the chance to apply for an extension of their certificates of registration.
Results of rental reform survey released
The voices of more than 16,000 people, including NSW renters and owners have been heard following extensive public consultation on rental reforms being developed by the NSW Government.