VCAT Update for Residential Property Managers
There are some important changes planned to upgrade VCAT’s residential tenancy systems and enhance both myRDRV and myVCAT portals in 2026.
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Latest data reflects the uptick in popularity of units and apartments
Unit and apartment living is increasingly providing the first step on the property ladder for many Victorians.
REIA’s September 2025 Real Estate Market Facts Report has been released
The REIAs report shows that Victoria’s property market continues to record more modest growth than most other states.
Read moreRising Prices and Faster Sales Signal Growing Competition in Victorian Housing Market
There is yet more evidence this month that prices are continuing to climb across the state. Melbourne median house prices reached their highest median since September 2023 and median unit prices reached their highest median in almost three years.
Read moreREIV Board Appoints Jacob Caine and Adrian Butera to Lead the Institute Through 2026
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Board of Directors has appointed respected industry leader Jacob Caine as President and Adrian Butera as Vice President for 2026..
Read moreREIA’s September 2025 Housing Affordability Report has been released
The REIA has released its Housing Affordability Report for the September 2025 quarter, confirming a third consecutive improvement in housing affordability after the all-time low recorded in December 2024.
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Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreREIV Welcomes Decision To Delay Emergency Services And Volunteers Fund Increase
The REIV has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to delay the planned increase to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
Read moreREIV Reaffirms Commitment To High Education Standards In Government Submission
The REIV has reiterated its strong support for strengthened education standards and mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) in its submission regarding the Victorian Government’s proposed changes to education and registration fees.
Read moreRegional Housing Challenges: Parliament Inquiry Echoes REIV’s Call for Reform
The Victorian Parliament, through the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee, has released its final report on the supply of homes in regional Victoria, confirming what the REIV and regional agents have long warned: housing supply across regional communities is not keeping pace with demand.
Read moreStrong Investor Activity and Higher Property Listings May Herald Rising Victorian Property Prices
Despite rising property listings, properties in Melbourne are selling faster than any time since August 2023. This highlights the improved sentiment of buyers amid rising demand for Melbourne property.
Read moreRental Reform Regulations Released – Critical Update for Property Managers
The Victorian Government has released its updated Residential Tenancies Regulations, confirming significant reforms that every property manager must understand
Read moreRental Market Needs Certainty To Create More Room
The Real Institute of Victoria (REIV) calls on the Victorian Government to shift its focus from over-regulation to investment incentives if it is to achieve the critical market balance needed to overcome the state’s rental housing supply issues.
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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.