Property Managers Conference

Getting Real 2026

In-Person Tickets are Sold Out - For Virtual attendance contact events@reiv.com.au

What’s Changing in 2026: PRBS, VCAT processes and a lot more

Stay ahead of the changes shaping property management in 2026 at the REIV Property Managers Conference. This essential professional development event brings together industry experts to unpack Victoria’s major rental reforms, PRBS requirements, VCAT process changes and more, with a clear focus on what these changes mean for your day to day operations.

Designed to be practical, relevant and actionable, the program will equip you with compliance guidance, operational strategies and leadership insights to help protect your business, support your clients and adapt with confidence as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

Attend with your team to gain a shared understanding of what’s changing in 2026 and leave prepared to navigate the year ahead with clarity and assurance.

Group Bookings: Bring your team with you and save! Purchase 5 or more tickets for a 20% discount. Please contact events@reiv.com.au for group bookings.

Virtual Option: Limited number of virtual tickets are available for regional members who are unable to attend in person. To express your interest, please contact the events team at events@reiv.com.au

Why Attend?

Hear directly from Consumer Affairs Victoria and VCAT on key regulatory updates.
Gain practical insights from industry professionals through real world case studies.
Connect with fellow property managers and strengthen your professional network.

This full day event includes Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and post event Networking Drinks.

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

REIV HQ

617 Victoria St, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Price

Member Price: $275 inc. GST
Non-Member Price: $385 inc. GST
Staff Subscriber Price: $305 inc. GST

CPD Hours

Schedule

Registration Opens 9:00

Rental Reform Briefing - Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) 9:30-10:15

Presenter: David Joyner – Director, Compliance and Enforcement.

Get authoritative guidance on the reforms effective from 31 March 2026, including:

The new standardised rental application form
Changes to rent review requirements
The ban on third-party rent technology fees
Additional matters to be considered in rent reviews and what each change means for your compliance, systems and workflows.

Portable Rental Bonds Scheme (PRBS) 10:15-11:00

Presenter: Rachel Altmann – Executive Director, Portfolio Strategy & Priority Projects

Hear the latest on how the Portable Rental Bonds Scheme will operate, including:

How the scheme will work in practice
Costs and financial implications
What you need to do to prepare your business and your clients.

VCAT Update: What’s Changing and How to Prepare 11:00-12:00

Presenters: Kylea Campana & Warwick Mitchell

Receive an up-to-date briefing on evolving VCAT processes, navigating myRDRV and MyVCAT, and how to strengthen your preparation, documentation and case management.

Lunch 12:00-12:45

Lunch & Learn Session (RiSE) 12:15 - 12:35

Re-energise for 2026: Preventing Burnout in an Always-On Profession

Presenter: Nick West, Chairperson of the RiSE Initiative Australia

Join Nick West, Chairperson of the RiSE Initiative Australia, for an insightful Lunch & Learn session exploring practical strategies to prevent burnout and sustain high performance in the fast-paced real estate industry, equipping professionals with tools to protect their wellbeing, manage energy, and thrive in an always-on profession.

Panel: Navigating Victoria’s Rental Reforms 13:00-13:35

Facilitator: Zac Muller

Property managers share real-world insights on how businesses and individuals can prepare, adapt and remain resilient through reform.

How to implement the changes as an individual, principle or department head
Updating policies, systems, and internal processes
Practical insights, recommendations, tips & tricks
Communicating changes clearly to clients and customers
Managing risk and compliance costs

A practical conversation about solar for Victorian rental properties 1:45-2:15

Presenter: Robin Oakley – Buffalo Stand-alone Power Solutions

What’s required, how government support works, and what return landlords can realistically expect.

As Victoria continues to lift minimum rental standards and accelerate electrification, solar is shifting from “nice to have” to a strategic asset. This session cuts through the noise and explains:

What property managers need to know about solar in rental properties
How Victorian rebates and incentives actually work
The equation for both landlords and renters
How solar can support compliance, tenant retention and asset value

No hype; just clear, commercial guidance for property managers navigating the energy transition.

Business Inspiration Session 14:45-15:45

Building strong brands, leading through change and sustaining performance in challenging environments.

Presenter: Matt Jones, Creative Strategist & Co-Founder, Four Pillars Gin

Leave the day feeling energised and inspired!

Shaped by the success story of Four Pillars Gin, the award-winning craft distillery founded in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, this engaging session explores how great brands create memorable experiences that build real value for customers. Attendees will learn how to create moments of delight, shift perceptions of value, and think differently about the role they play in shaping positive experiences for clients, renters and communities. The session will prompt practical ideas professionals can apply immediately to make their work more meaningful and impactful.