❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the requirements for obtaining and grounds for revoking licenses for real estate agents and property valuers, answered by the Minister outlining the specific criteria and conditions.
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(2) What requirements must be satisfied for an applicant to be issued with a licence to practise in the property valuations industry? (3) On what grounds may a license to practise as a real estate agent be revoked? (4) On what grounds may a license to practise as a property valuer be revoked? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister
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14 November 2000
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I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
(3) On what grounds may a license to practise as a real estate agent be revoked? (4) On what grounds may a license to practise as a property valuer be revoked? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
(4) On what grounds may a license to practise as a property valuer be revoked? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
(3) On what grounds may a license to practise as a real estate agent be revoked? (4) On what grounds may a license to practise as a property valuer be revoked? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
(4) On what grounds may a license to practise as a property valuer be revoked? Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
Answered on 14 November 2000 The Minister Replied: I am advised (1) A person who applies and pays a prescribed fee for the real estate licence can be granted a licence if the Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board is satisfied that: (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; (b) the person is of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Fit and proper includes holding the appropriate educational qualification; (c) the person has sufficient material and financial resources available to enable the person to comply with the requirements of the Act; and (d) the person understands fully the duties and obligations imposed by the Act on agents. (2) The Land Valuers Licensing Board may grant a licence to any person who pays the prescribed fee and satisfies the Board, that they are a person of good character and repute and is competent to carry out the duties of a licensed valuer and who: (a) is a member of the Institute of Valuers ( now the Australian Property Institute) with the endorsement of Certified Practicing Valuer; or (b) is the holder of a prescribed degree, diploma, certificate or other award and has had, in the opinion of the Board, (i) satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land, for the period of two years immediately preceding the date of his application; and (ii) a total of not less than four years' satisfactory practical experience in the valuation of land within the period of ten years immediately preceding the date of his application; or (c) has previously held a licence under this Act within the period of five years immediately preceding the date of his application. The person is also required to make an oath or affirmation that they will make every valuation impartially. (3) The Real Estate and Business Agents Supervisory Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the agent improperly obtained a licence or triennial certificate; (b) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of the requirements of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act or the agents code of conduct; (c) the agent or any person acting with the authority or upon the instructions of the agent has been guilty of conduct that constitutes a breach of any other law and that conduct prejudices or may prejudice any rights or interests of the party, or prospective party to a real estate transaction; (d) the agent is acting or has acted in breach of a special condition of the licence or triennial certificate; (e) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the agent unfit to hold a licence. (4) The Land Valuers Licensing Board can cancel or suspend a licence if it is satisfied that: (a) the licensed valuer improperly obtained a licence; (b) the licensed valuer has been guilty of negligence or incompetence in making a valuation of land; (c) the licensed valuer is acting or has been acting in breach of the licensed valuers code of conduct; or (d) any other cause exists that, in the opinion of the Board, renders the licensed valuer unfit to hold a licence.
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