Advocacy
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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RBA Update March 2026

Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
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Victorian Government Accepts Another REIV Blueprint Recommendation

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) welcomes today’s successive announcement by the Victorian Government that it will seek to further legislate the mandatory disclosure of properties’ sales price once a contract becomes unconditional.

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Victorian Government Accepts the REIV Blueprint Recommendation

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian Government that – if re-elected – it will seek to legislate the inclusion of building and pest inspection reports in Vendor’s (Section 32) Statements but urges it to take further steps to improve the residential property transaction process.

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State Budget 2026-2027 Represents a Pivotal Opportunity to Restore Confidence in Victoria's Rental Market

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is urging the Victorian Government to use the 2026–27 State Budget to critically evaluate property tax policy, warning that sustained taxation and regulatory pressures are undermining confidence and contributing to the state’s persistent housing challenges.

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REIV and REEF Partner to Strengthen Employment Standards Across Australia’s Real Estate Industry

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and Real Estate Employers’ Federation (REEF) have announced a new partnership that reinforces the aim to strengthen employment knowledge, compliance, and capability across Victoria’s real estate sector.

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Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction Returns with Award-Winning Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis

The Good Friday Appeal (GFA) charity house auction, one of the highlights of the auctioneering calendar, is set to return this April.

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Standardised Rental Application Form Released

From 31 March 2026, rental providers and their agents must use the prescribed form for rental agreement applications. The prescribed form is set out in regulations. The prescribed form is now available on the CAV website

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Strongest January on record for auction sales

556 properties were sold under the hammer from 697 reported auctions across Victoria in January 2026, marking the highest January auction volume and number of sales on record.

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REIV Transitions from Accredited Qualifications to Sector Focused Professional Development

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is strengthening its focus on professional development across all areas of real estate services.

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February 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher

The Victorian housing market is seeing quite steady conditions. Prices are rising at a moderate pace but the state enjoys strong affordability relative to other states and relative to other capital cities in particular.

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New Figures Show Victorian First Homebuyers in Front

Despite ongoing market pressures, Victoria remains a key driver of first-homebuyer activity across Australia. In the December 2025 quarter, first-home buyers nationally recorded their highest level of new loan commitments since March 2022, highlighting a resurgence in new entrant participation.

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RBA Update February 2026

Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision

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Competition Builds Across Victoria as Prices Rise and Homes Sell Faster

Property prices across state edged higher over the December quarter, while homes continued to sell more quickly than a year earlier, reflecting improving buyer confidence and strengthening demand.

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