Action required

Prepare Victorian rental compliance records before 13 October 

Priority: High – Victorian principals and PM teams

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Victoria’s renting taskforce is now a permanent feature of the property management landscape, so expect to be asked for more evidence of compliance sooner. 

Property management teams should review their compliance records before new rental requirements begin on 13 October. 

Consumer Affairs Victoria says rental providers will need to keep records sufficient to show a property met the rental minimum standards when it was advertised or offered for rent. The requirement for properties to meet minimum standards when advertised is already in place. 

Check your pre-advertising process and where supporting evidence is retained. Agree with rental providers how outstanding work will be resolved and documented before marketing proceeds. 

Use the regulator’s current information when updating procedures. Find more here…

Book your October Victorian principals’ zone meeting 

Priority: Medium – Victorian principals  

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Victorian principals are invited to reconnect with colleagues at the October Zone Meetings in Warragul and Bendigo. 

These informal meetings provide time for network updates, discussion of local business issues and conversation with other principals over lunch. 

Choose the meeting that suits your location and register through MyFN. 

Warragul meets on 12 October and Bendigo on 13 October.

Make time to work on your business 

Priority: High – WA principals 

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The WA Principals’ Retreat gives you space to step back from daily demands, hear fresh perspectives on the market and compare ideas with fellow principals. 

The business session brings together Rebecca Clow, Tim Lawless and Shannon Wiseman. The following morning’s roundtable is your opportunity to discuss the decisions and challenges facing your agency with people who understand them. 

Join us in Perth on 20–21 October.

Work on your business in Broken Hill 

Priority: High – SA/NT principals  

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The SA/NT Principals’ Retreat follows in the footsteps of all of our Retreats but takes you to the majestic outback town of Broken Hill. 

Join us there on 6 November. 

Register soon for the Commercial Conference 

Priority: High – Commercial principals and teams  

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Registration soon opens for First National Commercial’s 2026 conference in Melbourne on 2 and 3 December. 

The programme combines a Domain site visit, practical business sessions, a networking dinner and a member think tank.  

It is a great opportunity to compare approaches with other commercial members, contribute to the network’s direction and prepare your business for the year ahead. 

Secure your place and make your travel arrangements early.

Registration now open for 2027 awards season

Priority: Medium – Principals and teams  

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Registration is now open for next year’s First National state awards nights. 

These events give members an opportunity to recognise the people behind their results, celebrate achievements with colleagues and bring their teams together outside the day-to-day demands of agency life. 

Register early so your office can confirm numbers, plan travel and accommodation, and give team members plenty of notice. Select the awards night for your state or region and secure your places through the member portal. 

Register for your awards night: 

SA/NT: Friday 5 February at SkyCity Adelaide – Register Now 

WA: Friday 12 February at Pan Pacific – Register Now 

QLD: Saturday 27 February at The Star Brisbane – Register Now 

NSW: Saturday 13 March at The Fullerton Sydney – Register Now 

VIC/TAS: Saturday 29 March at the NGV – Register Now 

Put network opportunities in every agent’s pocket

Priority: Medium – Principals and teams  

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Your people cannot register for training, make a referral or use a network initiative if they never hear about it.

Our private Facebook group breaks Network News into short, practical updates that agents can read while they are on the go. It puts training and referral opportunities in front of them, alongside important announcements, business resources and news from across First National.

An informed team can use more of what network membership provides and speak confidently about what First National is doing and saying.

Ask every member of your team to scan the QR code and join the group today.