Consumer Advice
The Real Estate Authority (REA) is the independent government regulatory body for the real estate industry in New Zealand.
Being a Crown entity, established under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and Real Estate Agents (Audit) Regulations 2009, the REA provides information for buyers and sellers, advice and guidance for agents, and deals with complaints about agents' behaviour.
View the REA Website
Code of Professional Conduct and Client Care
Real Estate Agents Act 2008
Real Estate Agents (Audit) Regulations 2009
Read the REA Guides
Guidance for home buyers and sellers
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