Blogs + Legal Updates
Practical legal insights for property, business and real estate professionals.
Why We're Evolving from O*NO Legal to Realgate Legal: What It Means for Real Estate Agents, Business Owners and Property Professionals
Meet REALGATE Legal and discover our specialist legal services for real estate, property development and business owners across Australia.
Selling, Stepping Back or Retiring? The Legal Steps Agency Owners Miss
Most agency owners spend years building their business.
Very few spend enough time planning how they will eventually leave it.
That mistake can become very expensive.
AML Changed Privacy Rules for Real Estate Agencies. Will You Be Ready by 1 July?
Prepare your real estate agency for 2026 AML and Privacy Act changes. Learn compliance risks, privacy obligations, and steps to protect your business.
LEGAL UPDATE ALERT: 2Apply Found to Have Engaged in Unlawful Data Collection. What Real Estate Agencies Need to Know
The 2Apply privacy ruling highlights key Privacy Act obligations. See what real estate agencies must do to reduce compliance risks.
Who Can Help Review a Rent Roll Purchase Contract Before You Buy?
Before buying a rent roll, understand how lawyers, accountants and consultants can help assess risks, review contracts and protect your investment.
What to Do When You Get an Audit Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide
Received an audit notice? Learn how real estate agencies and businesses can respond, stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage regulatory reviews.
The Hidden Ways Real Estate Agencies Get Caught by the Privacy Act
Understand privacy compliance risks for real estate agencies in 2026. Learn APP obligations, hidden risks and steps to protect your business.
Privacy Breaches, Complaints and Regulator Contact: What Real Estate Agencies Need to Know in 2026
Real estate agencies face rising privacy risks in 2026. Discover how to handle breaches, complaints, access requests, and regulatory compliance obligations.
Privacy Audits Have Started: Why Real Estate Agencies Can No Longer Put This Off
Real estate agencies face 2026 privacy audits. Learn how AML obligations impact Privacy Act compliance and the key steps to reduce regulatory risk.
Due Diligence on a Rent Roll Purchase: What Every Agency Buyer Needs to Know
Learn how to buy a rent roll safely with due diligence tips on agreements, income checks, retention risks, compliance, and hidden liabilities.
What to Do If Your Agency Gets Hacked
Cyberattacks can disrupt your real estate agency. Discover practical steps to respond to data breaches, meet legal obligations, and protect your business.
Equity vs Profit Share: What’s Right for You?
Understand equity vs profit share for your business. Explore the benefits, risks and legal considerations when structuring incentives and partnerships.
Franchise vs. License: Which Model is Right for Your Business?
Compare franchises and licences, understand key legal differences, and choose the right business structure for compliant, long-term growth in Australia.
How to Set Up Your Real Estate Agency to Protect Your Personal Assets
Protect your wealth with asset protection strategies for real estate agents. Explore structuring, contracts, insurance and risk planning.
How to Protect Yourself in a Business Partnership (Before It’s Too Late)
Learn why real estate agency shareholders agreements matter, how to avoid disputes, and safeguard your business with the right legal structure.
Legal Update Alert: The Right to Disconnect Now Applies to Small Businesses
Right to Disconnect laws affect Australian real estate businesses. Learn employee rights, after-hours communication rules, and how agencies can stay compliant.
How Your Real Estate Business Should Use AI — And Stay Privacy Compliant
Using AI in real estate? Learn privacy law requirements, data handling rules, consent obligations, and how to reduce risks when using AI tools.
New Cyber Security Laws for Reporting of Ransomware Payments in Real Estate
New cyber security laws affect real estate agencies. Learn ransomware reporting obligations, compliance risks and how to protect your business.
Cyber Risks for Real Estate Directors and Agencies: How to Protect Yourself
Understand cyber risks facing real estate agencies and directors. Learn about privacy, cybersecurity obligations, and legal steps to protect your business.
Do You Have Your Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan Ready?
New Queensland laws require real estate agencies to have a Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan from 1 March 2025. Find out what you need to do.