The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has responded to the Premier’s open letter to CEO Toby Balazs, which was published on social media accounts over the weekend and appeared to misrepresent the REIV’s stance on property price transparency.
Read moreIf good legislation in the property sector is measured by its ability to deliver meaningful consumer protections and improve outcomes for all parties, then the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 falls short on all fronts.
Read moreThe Australian telecommunications regulator is launching the SMS Sender ID Register to protect Australians from scam texts. If you or your agency uses sender ID in your communications, you must register as soon as possible.
Read moreThe Registrar of Titles (the Registrar) within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) maintains the Register of land (the Register), which is the official record of land ownership in Victoria.
Read moreNew median price data from the REIV for the June quarter 2026 shows that while Melbourne's housing market softened over the quarter, strong annual growth across outer Melbourne and regional Victoria reinforces the underlying strength of the Victorian market.
Read moreThe VCAT (Fees) Regulations 2026 have now been made and will operationally commence from 27 June 2026.
Read moreJune 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher
Read moreThe Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has written to all Members of Parliament warning that the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill), unless substantially amended, will create further complexity in property transactions.
Read moreFrom 1 July 2026, most Australian real estate agencies will become “reporting entities” under the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime. AUSTRAC has confirmed that AML/CTF obligations will apply to the real estate sector from that date, supported by new “tranche 2” risk and indicator guidance.
Read moreThe Victorian Government has tabled an omnibus bill that impacts across the real estate sector.
Read moreThe Victorian Government’s introduction of legislation requiring sellers to disclose auction reserve prices seven days before auction will have a counter-productive effect on price transparency and worsen the buying experience for Victorians.
Read moreThe Victorian Government has published its long-awaited OC Act Review and announced legislation based on its recommendations.
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