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Interim Certificate IV

Interim Certificate IV

The sector urges the Government to review the regulations to allow students to undertake practical work under supervision while undertaking a Certificate IV in Property Services, without impacting the recently elevated training standards.

Building a pipeline of talent

The REIV applauds the Victorian government for lifting entry standards, however, the unintended consequence is that it has significantly slowed the new talent coming through the sector.

The real estate profession is a leading economic contributor, currently employing thousands with almost 73 per cent (2021 ABS Census of Population and Housing) of all rental properties are managed by a real estate agent.

Since 2017, Victoria has seen an increase of 53 per cent to 56,000 people employed in the property sector. Its potential to employ thousands more is in front of government and industry, and a few simple changes could see the state attract more professionals, including many from interstate.

The Victorian Government needs to help attract new talent to work in the real estate industry, as the sector is experiencing significant staffing shortages, especially in residential property management and junior roles.

REIV Submission
CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

The Agent's Representative Course

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Owners Corporation Reform: Major Changes to Business Revenue Must Be Carefully Assessed Before Implementation

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is seeking feedback from its members following the Victorian Government’s announcement to ban insurance commissions being paid to Owner’s Corporation managers.
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Longview Real Estate wins top award for excellence in REIV’s 90th anniversary year

In a milestone year marking the REIV’s 90th anniversary, the Institute received a record number of award submissions and was proud to celebrate outstanding commitment, innovation and achievement across Victoria’s real estate industry.

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Auction rule means well but a hard sell right now

Victoria’s property market is known for its resilience. And it’s weathered its fair share of shocks before. It has navigated economic downturns, the disruption of COVID-19, sharp changes in interest rates and repeated shifts in buyer sentiment.

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Regional Victoria leads property growth as more affordable homes outperform

Regional Victoria’s residential property market continued to strengthen in the third quarter of 2026, with both houses and units recording price growth, while Melbourne saw a mixed but resilient performance.

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October 13 changes to Rental arrangements in Victoria

From October 13 a range of changes to Rental arrangements will take place in Victoria.

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Next Victorian Government must adopt fairer property sector policy settings to address market headwinds

Next Victorian Government must adopt fairer property sector policy settings to address market headwinds

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The slowdown in the Victorian housing market remains evident although there was a surprise price increase

September 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher

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Bond and Compensation Applications – Upcoming Changes

From 13 October 2026, evidence will be required to be submitted at the time a bond and/or compensation application is lodged with VCAT. Updates to the myVCAT portal to support this change are expected to go live on Monday, 5 October 2026.

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Further Tobacco regulations are now in force in Victoria

From 9 September 2026, new provisions under the Tobacco Act 1987 (Vic) (Tobacco Act) give Tobacco Licensing Victoria and the Victoria Police significant powers to close premises involved in the sale, supply or possession of illicit tobacco, including where tobacco is sold without a licence. The types of premises may include convenience stores, petrol stations, supermarkets and bottle shops, not just tobacconists. Significant penalties also apply including substantial fines.

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Business Licensing Authority (BLA) Registration for Agents Representatives – An Update

Under new legislation relating to Mandatory CPD, Agents Representatives will also be required to be registered with the BLA. Agents Representatives should create a MyCAV account by November 24, 2026, to be automatically registered from November 25, 2026, onwards and will not be required to pay the initial registration fees. Registrations after that day will be required to pay registration fees.

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The value of green suburbs on house prices

REIV analysis shows that greener areas with higher tree density is associated with higher median house prices. A suburb with tree coverage 50 per cent higher than the average for Melbourne sees an increase on their median house prices of $237,000. Two of Melbourne’s greenest suburbs had a median house price of over $2.5m in the most recent June quarter with Balwyn and Canterbury ranking seventh and eighth respectively for tree density.

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Passing of flawed auction and property sale reforms leaves real estate industry with urgent questions on how transactions will work

Following the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 passing both houses of Parliament, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has written to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tim Richardson MP, seeking urgent clarity on aspects of the legislation which comes into effect on 1 October 2026.

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Government must pause flawed auction reform amid confusion over how new rules will work

The REIV is calling for a pause to proposed changes under the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 following Friday’s Upper House debate, which raised serious concerns about how the Government’s proposed auction reforms would operate in practice.

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