Effective tax reform headlines the measures, identified in the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) submission to the 2025-26 Victorian State Budget, to address the state’s housing supply issues.
Read moreREIV’s latest vacancy rate report for February 2025 shows that median weekly rents for units in the metropolitan region have matched their house counterparts for the first time.
Read moreThe REIV urges the Victorian Government to provide more support to rental providers
Read moreInfrastructure Victoria’s latest report highlights the need for stamp duty reform, a move strongly supported by the REIV. CEO Kelly Ryan emphasises that stamp duty restricts investment and mobility, calling for a broad-based property tax and a full review of Victoria’s property taxation system.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreA fake rental scam has resurfaced as prospective renters are targeted with fraudulently modified rental listings on social networking sites.
Read moreStatement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreMember feedback on the Victorian Government’s Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) on Building Electrification.
Read moreGiven the real estate industry’s size and importance to so many Australians – particularly amid the current housing supply and cost-of-living challenges – the need to support and maintain the professional standards of industry practitioners has never been greater.
Read moreThe latest Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) Annual Report for 2023-24 highlights key shifts in Victoria’s rental market.
Read moreQuarterly median price data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) shows a continuation of modest price changes for the period ending 31 December 2024, creating a window of opportunity for discerning buyers.
Read moreThe report provides critical insights into the private rental market in Victoria through key statistics. Notably, rental bonds for new lettings have significantly fallen across the state, a concerning indicator for the rental ecosystem.
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