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

The Agent's Representative Course

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Paul Tzamalis wins 2025 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year

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The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) congratulates Paul Tzamalis of the Auction Company as the 2025 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year. Greg Brydon of Apollo Auctions was awarded runner-up.

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A Power-Packed Property Management Conference

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Get insights from the sold-out Property Management Conference at Sofitel Melbourne, featuring expert talks on regulatory changes, tenant affordability challenges, and strategies for success.

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Unit and house rents are on an equal footing for the first time in metropolitan Melbourne

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Rental market reforms still lack support for rental providers

06 March 2025

The REIV urges the Victorian Government to provide more support to rental providers

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Victorian Government announces major changes to housing targets

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The Victorian Government has announced significant changes to its housing targets and activity centres ahead of the forthcoming release of its ‘Plan for Victoria’ document. These planning initiatives form part of the Housing Statement. The REIV provided a formal submission to the government on the ‘Plan for Victoria’ in 2024.

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RBA Update February 2025

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