Residential sales, buyers agents and property managers
Complete at least 7 hours of interactive training covering the compulsory topics relevant to your work.
NSW Mandatory CPD
New South Wales real estate CPD, without the fine-print fog.
Your hours depend on your licence class and area of practice. NSW uses a financial-year CPD cycle, compulsory topics and approved delivery. Class 1 agents also attend a Fair Trading-accredited event.
4-7 typical core hours
+5 Class 1 Fair Trading event hours
3 yrs record retention
Reviewed 30 June 2026
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Short-term rental property managers
Complete at least 4 hours of interactive training covering the relevant compulsory topics.
Commercial agents and business brokers
Complete at least 5 hours of interactive training covering the relevant compulsory topics.
Extra categories and Class 1
Strata and stock and station categories add their own requirements. Class 1 agents also need 5 hours at a NSW Fair Trading-accredited event.
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