REIV President Leah Calnan has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to hold off on introducing changes to rental laws until next year allowing the state to deal with Coronavirus.
The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reveals the strong performance of the Victorian property market in the lead up to the crisis.
We have been involved in private briefings with the Office of the Minister for Consumer Affairs and can provide the following information. As always the detail will need to be examined once the government passes the new laws which is anticipated to occur on Thursday 23 April.
The REIV is pleased to advise that the Consumer Affairs Victoria website has been updated to reflect what we have always believed to be the correct interpretation of the Stay at Home Directions (No 4) and Restricted Activities Directions (No 3).
We have received further advice from the Office of the Minister for Consumer Affairs regarding the restrictions on inspections. This advice has been provided after consultation with the DHHS. Please review and implement this advice with immediate effect.
The REIA, on behalf of the state and territory Real Estate Institutes, has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission to vary the Real Estate Industry Award 2020.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has called on the Andrews’ Government to push out the commencement date of more than 130 rental law changes due to commence on 1 July.
The REIV recently wrote to the Premier calling for confirmation that real estate services will be regarded as an essential service, in the event of further restrictions in response to the Coronavirus.
The 15th National Awards for Excellence were set to be held in Darwin but were cancelled following the Covid-19 outbreak, with the winners being announced by the REIA this week.
Media Release by REIV President Leah Calnan