News Bulletin - January 31, 2020
The New Monthly Bulletin
Audit Program
CPE Requirements
Licensing Fee Increase
Practical Matters
Office Closures
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Audit and record keeping policies have been updated as of January 2025. This news bulletin references outdated content, in accordance with the version in effect at time. For current information on audits, click HERE.
The New Monthly Bulletin
- The Commission has revamped the layout of its bulletin and how it is distributed. This will help prevent information from being lost. Going forward, the Commission bulletins will:
- allow subscribers to scan information quickly
- be distributed every month (unless the nature of the message is time-sensitive)
- contain reminders and resources
- publish one educational article ("Practical Matters") every second month
Audit Program
- Approved at December 2019 Board meeting
- Message from the Chair (December 16, 2019)
- Implemented January 1, 2020
- View the Audit Program
CPE Requirements
- The Radon Awareness for Real Estate course must be completed by June 15, 2020 to renew your licence
- Instructions and resources are on our website
- For course support, including enrollment, contact the Lung Association of Nova Scotia at (902) 443-8141
- Brokers can view their licensees' education history by using the licensee portal
Licensing Fee Increase
- $10 licensing fee increase approved at the December 2019 Board meeting
- Implemented January 1, 2020
Practical Matters
- Subject: Out Clauses in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
- Explains out clauses and notice of dissatisfaction
- Examples are given
- If you have topic suggestions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Closures
- Upcoming office closure: Nova Scotia Heritage Day—Monday, February 17
- The list of this year's holiday office closures is on our website
- Office closures, due to unforeseen circumstances, will be promptly communicated on our Facebook page
