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	Industry news
	Proposed changes to the PSBA Act (30 Jul 2008)
	The OFT is running a two month public consultation as part of the review of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 and is inviting all real estate agents and salespeople to have their say.

	Are your CPD and registration up to date? (30 Jul 2008)
	Agents are being warned to check they have completed all 12 CPD points and have an up to date certificate or licence, following a crackdown by OFT. The industry is on notice: make sure your CPD and registration is up to date.

	2008 CPI increases for OFT fees (03 Jul 2008)
	The Office of Fair Trading has advised that from 1 July 2008, most of the fees for OFT services will be increased to reflect the rise in the Consumer Price Index.

	Trust account audits (02 Jul 2008)
	It's that time of year again when you need to start preparing for your annual trust account audit. Here are some tips for getting ready - and what could happen if you fail to meet this legal requirement.

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	Media releases
	Joint statement by REINSW and EAC (06 Aug 2008)
	REINSW has today announced its decision to transfer its 50% stake in the Realestateworld.com.au Pty Ltd (REW) property portal to fellow REW stakeholder, Estate Agents Co-operative Limited (EAC).

	First step to rental recovery - admit there's a crisis (31 Jul 2008)
	REINSW has congratulated the Iemma Government on finally admitting there is a rental crisis in NSW.

	Slight improvement fails to dent NSW rental crisis (17 Jul 2008)
	Despite some isolated areas of improvement, the overall picture remains grim for renters across NSW according to the latest June rental vacancy statistics released by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.

	Real estate agents you can trust (15 Jul 2008)
	The most innovative and professional real estate agents in NSW have been revealed with the announcement of the finalists of the REINSW Awards for Excellence.

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	Media coverage
	Media coverage (27 Feb 2008)
	REINSW features regularly in the media - on television and radio, and in newspapers. Find out where our name has popped up in the past few months and what issues were covered.

	Media interviews (27 Feb 2008)
	REINSW representatives are regularly interviewed for media comments.



	Media contacts
	Media contacts (15 Apr 2008)
	REINSW can facilitate interviews with key spokespeople working in all areas of the real estate industry. For more information, please use the contact details provided.