ACT Real Estate Compliance

Compliance software built for ACT real estate agencies

Purpose-built for the Agents Act 2003. Track CPD, manage trust accounting compliance, and maintain audit-ready records under Access Canberra requirements.

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What REA Hub covers for ACT real estate agencies

The ACT's real estate compliance obligations sit under the Agents Act 2003, administered by Access Canberra. Principals are personally responsible for ensuring their agency operates within the law — across licensing, trust accounting, CPD, and conduct standards for every staff member.

CPD tracking (Access Canberra)

Track CPD hours per licence holder. Automated reminders flag agents falling behind before their annual renewal deadline.

Trust account compliance

Log reconciliations, store monthly reports, and maintain the annual audit trail required under the Agents Act 2003.

Licence management

Store licence numbers, issue dates, expiry dates, and conditions for every agent. Instant visibility across your whole office.

Statutory registers

Complaints, gift, incident, and risk registers — structured, searchable, and always ready for Access Canberra inspection.

Policies & procedures

Current policies library with review dates and legislative update alerts. Upload your own documents or start from templates.

AML/CTF compliance

For agencies subject to AUSTRAC obligations, manage AML risk assessments, customer due diligence records, and transaction documentation.

ACT real estate compliance — frequently asked questions

What legislation governs ACT real estate compliance?

The Agents Act 2003 (ACT) is the primary legislation governing real estate agents in the Australian Capital Territory. It covers licensing, conduct standards, trust accounting obligations, and agency agreements. Access Canberra administers the Act on behalf of the ACT Government.

What CPD requirements apply to ACT real estate agents?

ACT real estate agents must complete CPD as a condition of annual licence renewal. The CPD requirements are set by Access Canberra and may include compulsory and elective components. REA Hub tracks CPD per staff member and alerts you to gaps before renewal.

How are trust accounts regulated in the ACT?

Real estate agents in the ACT must maintain trust accounts in accordance with the Agents Act 2003. Trust accounts are subject to annual audit and must be reconciled regularly. Access Canberra can inspect trust account records at any time.

What records must an ACT real estate principal maintain?

ACT principals are responsible for maintaining trust account records and reconciliations, CPD records for all staff, current agency agreements, a complaints register, AML/CTF procedures where required, and documented policies and procedures.

How does REA Hub help ACT agencies stay compliant?

REA Hub centralises all compliance records — CPD, licences, trust accounting, policies, and registers — in one platform. Whether Access Canberra conducts a scheduled or unannounced inspection, your records are always complete and accessible.

Built for the ACT. Ready for Access Canberra.

14-day free trial. No lock-in contract. Purpose-built for Agents Act 2003 compliance.

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