About Fair Trading

Fair Trading responds to over 7 million requests from the NSW community each year safeguarding consumer rights and advising business and traders on fair and ethical practice.

Fair Trading website

The primary role of the NSW Fair Trading is to manage consumer laws and to look after the rights of consumers while at the same time, providing advice to businesses and traders on fair and ethical practices. Its aim is to achieve fairness for all in the marketplace.

Visit the Fair Trading homepage or find the relevant links below.

Online Services

• Need a licence? (BLIS website)
• Subscribe to eNews services
• Check a property industry licence
• Check a building licence
• Check a conveyancer's licence
• Events list - book online

Consumers

• Buying goods
• Advertising and pricing
• Refunds and warranties
• Lodge a complaint

Tenants and Home Owners

• Renting a home
• Being a landlord
• Buying a property
• Selling a property
• Home building and renovating

Businesses

• Business licensing
• What licences do I need to start a new business?
• Business structures

Property Agents and Managers

• Licensing and certification
• Qualifications
• Continuing Professional Development
• Property valuers

Tradespeople

• Home building licensing
• Home building contracts
• Home warranty insurance
• Developers

Co-ops and associations

• Co-operatives
• Associations