Auction preview for the week ending 26 October 2025

Auction preview for the week ending 26 October 2025

The REIV is expecting about 1880 auctions in 312 suburbs this week.

REIV Rallies Behind Groundbreaking PRADS Initiative to Transform Victorian Housing Market

Revolutionary digital platform to unlock private sector investment for essential worker housing

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Rising demand and tight supply set the stage for stronger Victorian property prices

This column is designed to give you the inside information on what the latest data shows and what you need to know for your discussions with buyers and vendors.

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Biggest September Quarter for auction sales in eight years

Nearly 7,500 properties were sold under the hammer across Victoria in the September quarter 2025, marking the state’s strongest result for this period since 2017.

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REIV Appoints Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced the appointment of Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 10 November 2025. Sam Hatzistamatis, REIV President, said Mr Balazs’ extensive industry experience and high-performance credentials distinguished him as the standout leader to progress the REIV’s vision.

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Third successive quarter of price growth reflects ongoing Victorian property market revival

Positive quarterly price results across metropolitan and regional houses and units for the third consecutive quarter, speak to a diverse market offering opportunities for both sellers and discerning buyers.

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RBA Update September 2025

Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision

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REIV launches VicForms 2.0 with new technology partner

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is pleased to announce that, effective 24 September 2025, VicForms will be delivered exclusively through the new VicForms 2.0 platform.

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Relative value in Victorian property expected to drive interstate demand

This column is designed to give you the inside information on what the latest data shows and what you need to know for your discussions with buyers and vendors.

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Introducing Victorian Property Market Insights with Cameron Kusher

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) announces a collaboration with Cameron Kusher, one of Australia’s respected housing market researchers and consultants, adding another dimension to the market data and analytics available to Members.

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REIV Expands Member Services With Specialist Legal Advice Line

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has expanded the member service offering with a specialist legal service, giving members direct access to experienced commercial and property lawyers who specialise in representing real estate agents at no additional cost.

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Bigger apartment, bigger prices

The most recent quarter showed strong demand for larger, family sized 3-bedroom apartments in the CBD, even while smaller apartments faced tough selling conditions.

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REIA’s June 2025 Housing Affordability Report has been released

The REIA has released its Housing Affordability Report for the June 2025 quarter, highlighting a second consecutive improvement in both housing and rental affordability, following an all-time low in December 2024.

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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.