REIV President Leah Calnan says a recent decision by the Court of Appeal, stating VCAT cannot rule on cases where the landlord resides outside of Victoria will create more questions than answers.
Following our notification to Members on Friday 29th February, Consumer Affairs Victoria released the new Material Fact Guidelines on Sunday the 1st of March 2020. Estate agents must now consider these in all sales transactions - commercial and residential.
The Sale of Land Amendment Act 2019 (Amendment Act) was passed by the Victorian Parliament on 28 May 2019 and received the Royal Assent on 4 June 2019 making a number of amendments to the Sale of Land Act 1962 (the Act), including an amendment to section 12(d) of the Act.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria's latest data shows that the price difference can be significant in suburbs that are located in zone for some of Melbourne’s schools.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria believes that the imminent introduction of ‘pet legislation’ will result in widespread confusion, long delays at VCAT and an increase in surrendered and abandoned animals.
REIV President Leah Calnan says Victorian homes continue to take very little time to sell.
REIV General Meeting of Members to be held on Wednesday 4th March 2020 at 4:00 pm.
REIV President Leah Calnan said Victoria’s rental market remains tough following another month of low vacancy rates.
Beware: We have identified non-compliant forms providers that put your business at risk!
The AGM 2019 Minutes are now available on the REIV website and include a note clarifying aspects of the Audited Financial Statements raised at the meeting.