01Local context
Tasmania’s Consumer, Building and Occupational Services says the Property Agents and Land Transactions Act regulates real estate agents and other property agents and requires the relevant licensing and qualifications.
Its July 2026 buying guidance says a statutory cooling-off period is not required under that Act, although vendor-disclosure and cooling-off clauses are available as options in the standard residential contract. That is a material campaign distinction: Hobart ads should prompt buyers to have a solicitor or conveyancer review the actual contract before commitment and should never publish “you can always change your mind”.
The same guidance recommends pre-purchase inspection and independent financial advice and says real estate agents cannot provide financial advice. Hobart, Glenorchy, Kingborough, Clarence and Brighton cover different municipalities, dwelling types, rural edges, travel times and inspection access, so the brief must rank locations and property requirements.
02Campaign and claim checks
The buyer’s agent should explain whether the service covers research, shortlist, physical attendance, negotiation or auction bidding and who arranges building, pest, title, planning, strata and insurance checks.
Fee terms, referrals and conflicts need disclosure. Market commentary and comparables are research, not a valuation guarantee, and neither capital growth nor rental performance can be promised.
