New Plan for Victoria

New Plan for Victoria must consider diverse housing needs and strategies that attract investment to finance the Plan

AI Powered Agents 2024 Workshop Series

Election Of REIV Board Of Directors 2024

Anthony Molinaro and Joseph Walton have been elected to the REIV Board of Directors.

New energy efficiency minimum standards are welcome, but rental providers need more support implementing them

The Victorian Government’s intent to improve the energy efficiency standards of rental properties is commendable. However, the reality of rolling out these standards too quickly will create significant financial pain for rental providers in a very short period.

Have your say in the plan for Victoria

The Victorian Government has commenced its Developing a new plan for Victoria campaign. As part of its wider Housing Statement agenda, the government is seeking feedback for its Big Ideas initiatives.

Victoria’s Housing Crisis: Tax reforms crucial to achieving new home target

With recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showing the number of new home constructions in Victoria has slumped to a decade low, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is again urging the Victorian Government to consider modernising its property taxation strategy.

Land Use Bulletin - Phasing out of paper certificates

Land Use Victoria is phasing out the use of paper certificates of title. This will come into effect on 3 August 2024.

Melbourne’s west, Greater Geelong and Greater Bendigo dominate Victoria’s house price growth

AML/CTF Members Update July 2024

Update on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Fraud Reforms for Real Estate

Rental minimum standards: REIV warns significant increase to landlord costs in a short period will have dire impact on rental ecosystem

New Rates of Pay - Effective 1 July 2024

Following the Fair Work Commission's recent decision in the National Wage Case, the minimum award rates of pay will increase by 3.75%.

Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2024

The new Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2024 are in effect as of the 23rd of June 2024, replacing the former Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2014.