Career guides
Direct answers on licences, pay and career paths. Every fact links to its source.
Licence guides
Body corporate manager licence in Queensland: 2026 rulesQueensland body corporate managers need no licence or formal qualification, but the BCCM Act code of conduct binds them. Letting agents do need a licence.
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice: CPP41419 guideCPP41419 is still the current Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. What it covers, how long it takes, and which licences it leads to in each state.
Do buyers agents need a licence in Australia?Yes. Buyers agents hold the same real estate licence or registration as selling agents. State rules, agency agreements and penalties for acting unlicensed.
Do valuers need to be registered in Australia? State rulesQueensland requires valuer registration, WA licenses land valuers, SA sets qualifications in law, and NSW ended registration in 2016. Here is what applies.
How to get a real estate licence in WA: steps, fees, CPDWA real estate licensing explained: sales representative registration, the agent licence and triennial certificate, qualifications, fees and CPD.
Owners corporation manager Victoria: how to get registeredTo work as an owners corporation manager in Victoria you need BLA registration, $2 million PI cover and a $246.30 fee. Who must register and what it costs.
Real estate CPD in NSW: hours, topics and rules for 2026-27NSW real estate CPD for 2026-27: hours and compulsory topics by area of practice, the Class 1 forum, approved providers, records and penalties.
Real estate CPD requirements in each state (2026)Compare real estate CPD by state: hours or points, who must do it, when the CPD year runs, compulsory topics, exemptions and penalties for missing it.
Real estate licence ACT: how to get registered or licensedHow to get a real estate licence in the ACT: Access Canberra assistant agent registration, agent licence classes, qualifications, 2026-27 fees and renewal.
Real estate licence mutual recognition: working interstateHow automatic mutual recognition lets real estate agents work in another state on their home licence, who to notify, and why Queensland needs a new licence.
Real estate licence NSW: steps, classes and feesHow to get a real estate licence in NSW: assistant agent certificate, Class 2 and Class 1 rules, 2026-27 fees, CPD hours and interstate recognition.
Real estate licence NT: how to register and get startedTo work in NT real estate you register as an agent's representative. You need the CPP41419 Certificate IV, a job with a licensed agent and a police check.
Real estate licence Queensland: registration vs full licenceHow to get a real estate salesperson registration or full agent licence in Queensland: eligibility, training, 2026-27 fees, renewal and CPD.
Real estate licence South Australia: how to registerHow to get registered to sell or manage property in South Australia: CBS registration levels, qualifications, trainee rules, fees and interstate recognition.
Real estate licence Tasmania: categories and requirementsHow Tasmania's Property Agents Board licenses property representatives, property managers and real estate agents, with qualifications, experience and renewal.
Real estate licence Victoria: rep, licence and 2026 rulesHow to work in Victorian real estate: agent's representative education, the estate agent licence, fees, the new 2026 registration rules and CPD from 2027.
Strata manager licence NSW: classes, rules and pathwayYes, NSW strata managers need a licence from NSW Fair Trading. See the assistant certificate, class 2 and class 1 steps, the qualifications, CPD and 2026-27 fees.Role guides
Build-to-rent property manager: role and how to get inWhat a build-to-rent property manager does in Australia, how it differs from agency work, who hires, the tax rules that shape the job, and how to get in.
Business development manager in property managementWhat a property management BDM does: winning new landlords, rental appraisals, targets and commission, the licence you need, and how to move into the role.
Community housing officer in Australia: how to become oneHow to become a community housing officer in Australia: the CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing, the NRSCH, what the job involves and what it pays.
How to become a building manager in AustraliaHow on-site strata building managers get started in Australia: the daily work, NSW duties, Queensland caretaking and letting rights, licences and pay.
How to become a buyers agent in AustraliaHow to become a buyers agent in Australia: the licence rules in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, the training, how fees work and how the job differs from selling.
How to become a commercial property manager in AustraliaHow to become a commercial property manager in Australia: the licence for your state, the core skills, moving across from residential, and typical pay.
How to become a facilities manager in AustraliaHow to become a facilities manager in Australia: the work, fire safety duties, diplomas and credentials, routes in from trades, and modelled pay by state.
How to become a leasing consultant in AustraliaHow to become a residential leasing consultant in Australia: what the job involves, the registration each state requires, the route to a portfolio, and pay.
How to become a property asset manager in AustraliaHow property asset managers differ from property managers, the degrees and experience funds expect, licence exemptions in NSW, and what pay data exists.
How to become a property development manager in AustraliaHow to become a property development manager in Australia: the work, the degrees, routes in from construction, planning or valuation, and how acquisitions differs.
How to become a property valuer in AustraliaBecoming a property valuer in Australia: accredited degrees, API Certified Practising Valuer steps, Queensland and WA registration, and what valuers earn.
How to become a real estate auctioneer in AustraliaHow to become a real estate auctioneer in Australia: NSW accreditation, Queensland licence, Victorian rules, training units, contract work and competitions.
How to become a shopping centre manager in AustraliaHow to become a shopping centre manager in Australia: the career ladder, the retail leasing law you must know, outgoings, marketing levies, training and pay.
How to become a strata manager in AustraliaStrata manager rules by state: NSW licence classes, Victorian registration, WA's Certificate IV deadline, no licence in Queensland, plus entry roles and pay.
Real estate sales assistant: duties, registration and payWhat a real estate sales assistant does day to day, which registration you need in each state, what it pays, and why it leads into sales.
What does a property manager do in Australia?A real week in property management: inspections, arrears, repairs, renewals, bonds and tribunal work, plus the NSW, Victorian and Queensland rules.
What does a real estate trust accountant do? Role guideA real estate trust accountant receipts, reconciles and disburses client money under state law. Duties, audits, software, pay and skills explained.Career paths
Career change into real estate at 40 or 50: what it takesYes, you can start in real estate in your 40s or 50s. What it costs to qualify, how long it takes, year-one pay and where career changers do best.
How to become a property manager in AustraliaThe route into property management in every state: entry units from CPP41419, registration as an assistant agent or representative, first job, then a portfolio.
How to become a real estate agency principal or LICLicence steps, legal duties and trust account rules for agency principals and licensees in charge in Australia, plus buying a rent roll or franchise.
How to become a real estate agent in AustraliaHow to become a real estate agent in Australia: the Certificate IV units each state requires, the registration you hold first, and the step up to a full licence.
Moving from property management into real estate salesHow property managers move into real estate sales: the licence that covers it, how pay and hours change, using your landlord book and pitching a sales team.
Moving from residential into commercial property in AustraliaHow residential property managers move into commercial: what changes with leases, outgoings, clients and licences, plus how to land the first commercial role.
Property manager career path in Australia, step by stepThe property manager career path in Australia: from administrator or leasing consultant to senior PM, department head, BDM or principal, plus strata and commercial.
Real estate jobs with no experience: how to get startedHow to land a first real estate job in Australia: entry roles, the registration course to do first, applying, and red flags like unpaid trials.Salary guides
Facilities manager salary in Australia: 2026 pay guideFacilities managers in Australia earn about $113,500 a year. See state estimates, the published median and what lifts pay.
How much do real estate agents earn in Australia?Real estate agent pay in Australia: the $80,700 modelled median, 2026 award minimums, how retainer plus commission works and the 31.5% commission-only floor.
Is commission-only legal for real estate agents in Australia?Commission-only pay is legal for some real estate sales staff under clause 16.7 of the award. Who qualifies, the 125% income test and the annual review.
Property manager salary in Australia: 2026 pay guideProperty managers earn about $80,700 a year on ABS-based estimates. The award minimum is $52,551 to $66,940. See what state, portfolio and role change.
Property valuer salary in Australia: 2026 pay guideProperty valuers in Australia earn a full-time median of $2,744 a week. See graduate and senior pay, state estimates and how certification affects your salary.
Real Estate Industry Award pay rates from 1 July 2026Real Estate Industry Award 2020 minimum rates from 1 July 2026: all five levels, junior and casual rates, overtime, car allowances and commission-only rules.
Strata manager salary in Australia: 2026 pay and awardStrata managers earn about $80,700 a year on ABS-based figures, with an award floor of $52,551. See state pay, portfolio effects and the data caveats.
Which Australian state pays the most for property jobs?Western Australia pays the most for property managers, facilities managers and valuers, the ACT is close behind and Tasmania pays least.