RBA Update February 2026
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
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Auction preview for the week ending 15 February 2026
The REIV is expecting about 900 auctions in 272 suburbs this week.
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.
Read moreREIV Releases Sector-Developed Blueprint to Stamp Out Victoria’s Underquoting Problem
Released today, the REIV’s A Blueprint for Marketing of Residential Real Estate in Victoria submission to the Government was developed by the REIV-convened Strategic Working Group (SWG) to provide an informed sector-wide response to underquoting.
Read moreFire and Severe Weather: Member Information and Support
We recognise that many of our members and their communities have been impacted by the recent fires and severe weather events across Victoria. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and those continuing to manage the aftermath.
Read moreLatest data reflects the uptick in popularity of units and apartments
Unit and apartment living is increasingly providing the first step on the property ladder for many Victorians.
Read moreVCAT Update for Residential Property Managers
There are some important changes planned to upgrade VCAT’s residential tenancy systems and enhance both myRDRV and myVCAT portals in 2026.
Read moreREIA’s September 2025 Real Estate Market Facts Report has been released
The REIAs report shows that Victoria’s property market continues to record more modest growth than most other states.
Read moreRising Prices and Faster Sales Signal Growing Competition in Victorian Housing Market
There is yet more evidence this month that prices are continuing to climb across the state. Melbourne median house prices reached their highest median since September 2023 and median unit prices reached their highest median in almost three years.
Read moreREIV Board Appoints Jacob Caine and Adrian Butera to Lead the Institute Through 2026
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Board of Directors has appointed respected industry leader Jacob Caine as President and Adrian Butera as Vice President for 2026..
Read moreREIA’s September 2025 Housing Affordability Report has been released
The REIA has released its Housing Affordability Report for the September 2025 quarter, confirming a third consecutive improvement in housing affordability after the all-time low recorded in December 2024.
Read moreRBA Update December 2025
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreREIV Welcomes Decision To Delay Emergency Services And Volunteers Fund Increase
The REIV has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to delay the planned increase to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
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Real Estate Matters - A podcast by the REIV
The REIV provides a platform for informed, expert led conversations on the topics that matter to real estate professionals and enthusiasts.
A new episode of the REIV-owned podcast will launch every six weeks. The podcast will feature interviews with property sector experts and will include guests from the REIV membership, kindred bodies, policy makers and regulators.