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
Information about the background, vision, mission, functions, goals, membership and contact details of the Council

EAC Modernisation Review
Find out about the Council's latest review and how you can contribute

Council Issues
Review of 2008 and priorities for 2009

The Victorian Property Fund
Further information about the Victorian Property Fund and grant guidelines

Publications, Factsheets & Guides
Provides links to Annual Reports and various other useful resources

Segmentation Study
Background on this now finalised review and the Real Estate Agency Market Segmentation Study Report

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 2009 Information Booklet
Provides information on the Council and their 2009 agenda

Real Estate Legislation
Provides links to relevant pieces of legislation, including the Estate Agents Act 1980, Fair Trading Act 1999 and Estate Agents (Professional Conduct) Regulations 2008

Information for Estate Agents
Refer to useful information on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website regarding licensing, ongoing responsibilities of estate agents, forms and publications

Change your details online via the Business Licensing Authority website
There is no need to send this material to the Estate Agents Council

Trust Accounts and Audits Information
Provides a link to information from CAV. Please note that the Council no longer produces publications about trust accounting or audit procedures

For advice regarding disputes
Please contact the Estate Agents Resolution Service (EARS) on 1300 737 030

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.