Auction preview for the week ending 1 September 2024
The REIV is expecting about 1190 auctions in 309 suburbs this week.
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New Plan for Victoria
New Plan for Victoria must consider diverse housing needs and strategies that attract investment to finance the Plan
AI Powered Agents 2024 Workshop Series
Read moreElection Of REIV Board Of Directors 2024
Anthony Molinaro and Joseph Walton have been elected to the REIV Board of Directors.
Read moreNew energy efficiency minimum standards are welcome, but rental providers need more support implementing them
The Victorian Government’s intent to improve the energy efficiency standards of rental properties is commendable. However, the reality of rolling out these standards too quickly will create significant financial pain for rental providers in a very short period.
Read moreHave your say in the plan for Victoria
The Victorian Government has commenced its Developing a new plan for Victoria campaign. As part of its wider Housing Statement agenda, the government is seeking feedback for its Big Ideas initiatives.
Read moreVictoria’s Housing Crisis: Tax reforms crucial to achieving new home target
With recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures showing the number of new home constructions in Victoria has slumped to a decade low, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is again urging the Victorian Government to consider modernising its property taxation strategy.
Read moreLand Use Bulletin - Phasing out of paper certificates
Land Use Victoria is phasing out the use of paper certificates of title. This will come into effect on 3 August 2024.
Read moreMelbourne’s west, Greater Geelong and Greater Bendigo dominate Victoria’s house price growth
Read moreAML/CTF Members Update July 2024
Update on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Fraud Reforms for Real Estate
Read moreRental minimum standards: REIV warns significant increase to landlord costs in a short period will have dire impact on rental ecosystem
Read moreNew Rates of Pay - Effective 1 July 2024
Following the Fair Work Commission's recent decision in the National Wage Case, the minimum award rates of pay will increase by 3.75%.
Read moreSale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2024
The new Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2024 are in effect as of the 23rd of June 2024, replacing the former Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2014.
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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.