From 31 March 2026, rental providers and their agents must use the prescribed form for rental agreement applications. The prescribed form is set out in regulations. The prescribed form is now available on the CAV website
Read more556 properties were sold under the hammer from 697 reported auctions across Victoria in January 2026, marking the highest January auction volume and number of sales on record.
Read moreThe Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is strengthening its focus on professional development across all areas of real estate services.
Read moreThe Victorian housing market is seeing quite steady conditions. Prices are rising at a moderate pace but the state enjoys strong affordability relative to other states and relative to other capital cities in particular.
Read moreDespite ongoing market pressures, Victoria remains a key driver of first-homebuyer activity across Australia. In the December 2025 quarter, first-home buyers nationally recorded their highest level of new loan commitments since March 2022, highlighting a resurgence in new entrant participation.
Read moreStatement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreProperty 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 moreReleased 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 moreWe 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 moreUnit and apartment living is increasingly providing the first step on the property ladder for many Victorians.
Read moreThere are some important changes planned to upgrade VCAT’s residential tenancy systems and enhance both myRDRV and myVCAT portals in 2026.
Read moreThe REIAs report shows that Victoria’s property market continues to record more modest growth than most other states.
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