Compliance guide for real estate professionals
Tasmania's Property Agents and Land Transactions Act 2016 requires agents to avoid misleading conduct. Consumer Affairs Tasmania enforces compliance.
State licensing and ACL remedies depend on the contravention. Qualifying ACL penalty provisions can carry the current national maximums, but no automatic virtual-staging penalty applies.
Under the Property Agents and Land Transactions Act 2016, agents must avoid conduct likely to mislead. A visible watermark or label on each staged image is the most straightforward way to demonstrate compliance with this requirement.
Tasmania's property market includes many interstate buyers who may purchase remotely. For these buyers, accurate virtual staging with clear disclosure is especially important—they're relying heavily on online materials to make decisions.
Don't just provide unstaged photos on request—consider including them proactively in your online listings. A 'See Original Photos' option demonstrates transparency and builds trust with CBOS expectations.
Tasmania has significant rural and lifestyle property stock. When staging these properties, be careful not to misrepresent outdoor areas, land condition, or outbuilding interiors. Rural buyers often make significant financial decisions based on land and structural condition.
“Images have been virtually staged to illustrate the property's potential. Furniture and décor shown are digitally rendered and are not included with the property. Please refer to the original photographs for an accurate representation of the property's current condition.”
“This property features virtual staging to help you visualise its potential. The furniture shown is digitally added and not physically present. Book a viewing to see the actual space. #VirtualStaging #PropertyMarketing”
“This listing includes virtually staged photographs. Digital furniture and décor have been added to help you visualise the space. These items are not present in the physical property. Unstaged photographs are available upon request.”
“VIRTUALLY STAGED – Furniture shown is digitally rendered”
Official statutes, regulator guidance, and board or MLS materials were reviewed July 23, 2026. Board rules are not statewide law, and recommended practices are identified separately above. Verify current local requirements before publishing.
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