A Senate inquiry calls for reforms to help first-home buyers, including changes to APRA’s lending rules and support for co-ownership lending. The report urges policies to improve homeownership access.
Read moreThe Albanese Government passed key bills, including incentives for build-to-rent developments, the Help to Buy scheme, and expanded anti-money laundering rules for real estate professionals.
Read moreThe Victorian Government's 2024 Housing Reform Bill introduces new regulations for the rental market, real estate professionals, and planning processes, including stricter rent increase rules, mandatory licensing, and streamlined development approvals.
Read moreIn response to new legislation, the REIV welcomes some measures but warns that other new measures will add further strain to a rental market already under pressure.
Read moreThe federal government’s AML/CTF Amendment Bill has been scrutinised by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee through an inquiry.
Read moreThe Victorian Government’s temporary off-the-plan stamp duty concession is expected to pass through Parliament without any amendments.
Read moreStatement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreThe REIV appreciates the Victorian Government’s intent to ensure renters are securely housed but warns its proposed changes to rental legislation will create further pressure on an already endangered rental ecosystem.
Read moreThe REIV celebrated it's annual Awards for Excellence last night. Congratulations to all the winners.
Read moreThe Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) welcomes the Victorian Government’s plan to offer stamp duty concessions on all new apartments, units and townhouses purchased off-the-plan in Victoria.
Read moreQuarterly median price data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) showed modest price changes across the state for the period ending 30 September 2024, but outer Melbourne units and apartments bucked the trend showing considerable growth for the third consecutive quarter.
Read moreJacob Caine has been reappointed as President of the Real estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for a second term following a vote of REIV board members last night.
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