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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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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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The national market is seeing weaker growth in dwelling values and Victoria is not immune

August 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher

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REIV stands with Opposition to urge redrafting of impractical Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

The REIV, is today taking the unprecedented step of standing with the Opposition to urge major amendments to Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026.

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Victoria sees weaker growth and remains more affordable than other states

July 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher

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REIV Response to the Premier's Open Letter

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has responded to the Premier’s open letter to CEO Toby Balazs, which was published on social media accounts over the weekend and appeared to misrepresent the REIV’s stance on property price transparency.

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Reform without reality threatens poorer property outcomes

If good legislation in the property sector is measured by its ability to deliver meaningful consumer protections and improve outcomes for all parties, then the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 falls short on all fronts.

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Do you use SMS for marketing messages?

The Australian telecommunications regulator is launching the SMS Sender ID Register to protect Australians from scam texts. If you or your agency uses sender ID in your communications, you must register as soon as possible.

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Register of land, Consultation on Privacy

The Registrar of Titles (the Registrar) within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) maintains the Register of land (the Register), which is the official record of land ownership in Victoria.

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Median price data highlights Victoria’s long-term property market resilience

New median price data from the REIV for the June quarter 2026 shows that while Melbourne's housing market softened over the quarter, strong annual growth across outer Melbourne and regional Victoria reinforces the underlying strength of the Victorian market.

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Remake of VCAT Fees

The VCAT (Fees) Regulations 2026 have now been made and will operationally commence from 27 June 2026.

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Housing market conditions in Victoria continue to lag those of the other states and territories

June 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher

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