The Estate Agents Council (the Council) was established following the 1994 amendments to the Estate Agents Act 1980. The Council is a statutory body with a policy and advisory role which is described on this site. The Minister for Consumer Affairs has responsibility for the Act.

On this website you will find the following information:

About the Council
Provides information about the background, vision, mission, functions, goals, membership and contact details of the Council.

Council Reviews
Update on the Council's current reviews, the Licensing System Review (Segmentation Study) and Undequoting in the real estate sector.

Council Issues
Underquoting, Short Term Accommodation Booking Agents, Plain English Residential Sales Authorities, 2008 Priorities.

The Victorian Property Fund
Provides further information about the Victorian Property Fund and grant guidelines.

Publications, Factsheets & Guides
Provides links to Estate Agent's Bulletin, Annual Reports, Guide to Real Estate Trust Accounting, Handbook for Auditors of Estate Agents' Trust Accounts, a Checklist for Employment of an Agent's Representative, Regulatory Structure of Estate Agents in Victoria and Appendices.

Council Bulletins
The Estate Agents Council Bulletin provides an update to agents on the work of the Council and general information on current issues.

Estate Agents Council 2008 Information Booklet (print on double sided A4 sized paper)
Provides information on the Council and their 2008 agenda.

Join the EAC Mailing List by sending your email address to eac@justice.vic.gov.au to receive the quarterly Estate Agents Council Bulletin electronically. We also welcome your feedback.