Who is responsible for regulation
In NSW, the real estate industry is regulated by the government agency NSW Fair Trading. The agency is responsible for assessing and approving licence applications, as well as investigations and enforcement actions.
Services available
For individuals
Apply for or upgrade an individual property licence
Add or remove a category on an individual property licence
Change the details on a property certificate or licence
Renew or restore an individual property licence
Replace an individual property licence
Surrender a property certificate or licence
Mutual recognition
If you hold a property licence in another state or territory, or New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for the equivalent in NSW.
Apply for a property licence under mutual recognition
Check licence details
Use Verify NSW to search your own licence or certificate details, or check another agent's licence.
Check a property agent licence or certificate
Complaints
NSW Fair Trading provides a free complaint service to help resolve disputes that involve a property industry professional.
To find out how to lodge a complaint go to Housing and property complaints and enquiries