Rental 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
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Strong 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.
Auction preview for the week ending 30 November 2025
The REIV is expecting about 1810 auctions in 350 suburbs this week.
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.
Read morePrice Transparency Reform Needs More Considered Action
The REIV welcomes effective regulatory reform to address underquoting concerns but cautions the Victorian Government against adopting an overly narrow and reactive approach.
Read moreRBA Update November 2025
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreREIV Rallies Behind Groundbreaking PRADS Initiative to Transform Victorian Housing Market
Revolutionary digital platform to unlock private sector investment for essential worker housing
Read moreRising 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.
Read moreBiggest 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.
Read moreREIV 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.
Read moreThird 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.
Read moreRBA Update September 2025
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreREIV 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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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.