Property services grants program
The Property Services Grants Program is an initiative of the New South Wales Office funded through the Office of Fair Trading.
The overall aim of the Property Services Grants Program is to provide funding or loans for educational, training and research programs, which enhance outcomes for consumers of the property services industry through raising consumer awareness and industry standards.
Key dates
Funding period: 1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010
Applications open: 8 April 2009
Applications close: 8 May 2009
Who can apply?
Applications can be made by:
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incorporated or registered organisations
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universities, TAFEs and other academic institutions
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individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge who are sponsored by such bodies.
Joint applications, where two or more organisations pool resources and expertise, are also encouraged under the Program.
Who cannot apply
Applications cannot be made by:
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individuals/organisations intending to use the funds for a project in a State/Territory other than NSW
- universities, TAFE's and other academic institutions if the application relates to training courses which are part of their core curricula
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government agencies if the application relates to the core business of those agencies or
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the Office of Fair Trading or its employees.
What will be funded?
The program aims to provide funding to:
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encourage best practice and innovation through training, including continuing professional development and industry education for persons working under the Property Stock & Business Agents Act 2002, the Valuers Act 2003 and the Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003
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provide information or guidance/referral to property services practitioners
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provide information to customers of the property services industry which enhances their understanding of rights and responsibilities in the consumer/trader relationship
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conduct research into issues relevant to the property services industry, including quality assurance programs, mechanisms to enhance customer service delivery and strategies to encourage training in the industry
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foster the development of innovative approaches to regulation in the property services industry.
Note: All project objectives are to promote the delivery of social justice outcomes (access, equity, rights and participation) in the property services industry.
Current priorities
The Program contributes to the achievement of the Office of Fair Trading’s strategic intent, that New South Wales will be recognised for value and fairness in the market place. The program assists the Government to achieve its competition, consumer protection and social justice policy objectives.
To achieve these objectives, the Property Services Grants Program aims to fund or loan grant applications of a high standard which demonstrate sound planning and a commitment to professionalism in the property services industry and positive outcomes for industry clients.
How much funding is available?
Approximately $300,000 per annum is currently available under this program.
How to apply
To apply for funding under this program, please refer to the following documents:
Currently funded services
| Funded Service | Address | Details of funded project |
| Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Limited | Level 6, 2 Barrack Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9262 6633 Facsimile: (02) 9262 6422 Website: www.alpa.net.au |
Project name: “The ALPA Professional Development & Education Programme 07/08” –conducting seminars, workshops, courses for NSW Certificate & Licenced Stock & Station Agents, real estate agents, business agents and trainees to develop knowledge, skills and experience in the livestock and property agents industry. |
| Australian Property Institute Incorporated | Level 3, 60 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: (02) 9299 1811 Facsimile: (02) 9299 1490 Website:www.nsw.api.org.au |
Project name: “Continuing Professional Development Program for Valuers, Agents and related Property Professionals” – develop and conduct seminars, workshops, courses covering valuation, agency and related property areas for practitioners working in the property service industry. |
| City Future Research Centre, University of NSW | Faculty of the Built Environment University of NSW Kensington NSW 2052 Phone: (02) 9385 4799 |
Project name: “Managing Major Repairs in the Residential Strata Sector” – a project to undertake research on the cost of major repairs and maintenance in strata properties in NSW. |
| Leverage Australia Pty Ltd T/as Australian College of Professionals | Unit 3, Lvl 1, 299 Old Northern Road Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: (02) 9659 4699 Facsimile: (02) 9659 4633 |
Project name: “Strata Managers and On-site Property Managers working together with Owners Corporations” – program aimed to minimise conflict and enhance the management of compliance relating to strata schemes. |
| North Coast TAFE | PO Box 103 Grafton NSW 2460 Phone: (02) 6641 1600 Facsimile: (02) 6641 1799 |
Project name: “CPD Options for all practising agents” – to provide a flexible CPD Course for property service practitioners. |
| NSW Property Services Industry Training Advisory Body | P O Box 985 Newport Beach NSW 2106 Phone: (02) 9797 8493 Facsimile: (02) 9797 6179 Website: www.nswpropertyserviceitab.com.au |
Project name: “NSW Property Services Support Line” – development of an information support service and website portal providing Continuing Professional Development information. |
Want more information?
Contact Community and Industry Grants Branch at grants@oft.commerce.nsw.gov.au or phone the Senior Grants Officer on 9619 8731 or fax 9777 8810.
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