Victoria sees weaker growth and remains more affordable than other states
July 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher
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REIV stands with Opposition to urge redrafting of impractical Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
The REIV, is today taking the unprecedented step of standing with the Opposition to urge major amendments to Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026.
REIV Response to the Premier's Open Letter
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 moreReform without reality threatens poorer property outcomes
If 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 moreDo you use SMS for marketing messages?
The 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 moreRegister of land, Consultation on Privacy
The 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 moreMedian price data highlights Victoria’s long-term property market resilience
New 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 moreRemake of VCAT Fees
The VCAT (Fees) Regulations 2026 have now been made and will operationally commence from 27 June 2026.
Read moreHousing market conditions in Victoria continue to lag those of the other states and territories
June 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher
Read moreProperty Sector Warns Consumer Bill Could Backfire
The 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 moreHow Your PI Insurance Responds to AML/CTF Obligations
From 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 moreConsumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
The Victorian Government has tabled an omnibus bill that impacts across the real estate sector.
Read moreCounter-Productive Auction Reserve Price Disclosure Legislation Is Reckless And Will Result In Less Transparency For Victorians
The 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.
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Real Estate Matters - A podcast by the REIV
The REIV provides a platform for informed, expert led conversations on the topics that matter to real estate professionals and enthusiasts.
A new episode of the REIV-owned podcast will launch every six weeks. The podcast will feature interviews with property sector experts and will include guests from the REIV membership, kindred bodies, policy makers and regulators.