One month until Property Developer Licencing becomes mandatory
ACT property developer licensing becomes mandatory on 1 October 2026. Developers operating in the territory must hold a licence from that date or face penalties.
1 October 2026 - the mandatory start date for ACT property developer licensing.
What do ACT tradies need to know about mandatory property developer licensing from October 2026?
Builders and contractors in the ACT may need to verify clients hold a valid developer licence before starting work. Could affect project pipelines and payment security.
Key takeaways
- ACT property developer licensing becomes mandatory on 1 October 2026.
- Developers without a licence after that date will be operating unlawfully in the territory.
- Builders and tradies should check that developers they work with are licensed before signing contracts.
- The change could affect project timelines if developers are slow to obtain their licence.
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