VIC Real Estate News
Real estate news and market updates for Victoria. Industry developments, sales results, and insights for VIC property professionals.
Melbourne lockdown no match for Mahesh and the OASIS platform
Lux Real Estate’s Mahesh Ranawaka says @realty's OASIS helped him not just survive but thrive in the difficult COVID-19 business environment.
Could Vic lockdowns create the risk of an unregulated environment?
Ray White Victoria’s chief executive officer has expressed concern the current lockdown restrictions affecting real estate in Melbourne…
‘Locked down and locked out’: REIV campaigns to open real estate safely
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has mounted a campaign against property market restrictions on behalf of…
Melbourne’s student housing reduced to “skeleton skyscrapers” amid international border closures
Border closures that stopped thousands of international students studying at Australian universities, has reportedly caused entire buildings to…
Growth despite lockdown: New offices open in NSW and Victoria
New South Wales and Victorian agencies have had their fair share of struggles courtesy of recent lockdown restrictions,…
Property inspections critical for the health of Victoria’s real estate sector
REIV has urged the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as a part of lockdown measure…
Love Island twins team up with Ray White Cheltenham for The Block sale.
Former Love Island stars, Luke and Josh Packham, have joined forces with Ray White Cheltenham director, Kevin Chokshi,…
REIV labels Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ‘lop-sided’
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has lashed out at the State Government, stating they have again ignored…
REIV and Hutly now offer digital signature alternatives throughout Victoria
REIV and Hutly provided a non-contact alternative for signing official documents, releasing digital signatures on all VicForms documents
Belle Property returns to The Block to list Ronnie and Georgia’s house
Belle Property Sandringham agents David Wood and Jenny Dwyer have listed Ronnie and Georgia’s house on the current…
New Century 21 office opens in Caroline Springs
Century 21 Paramount Realtors has opened a second office in Caroline Springs, located in the western suburbs of…
Former weatherman Mike Larkan’s new career path as an auctioneer
Former Network 10 weatherman Mike Larkan is forecasted to thrive in his new career as an auctioneer, after…
PRD Nationwide Ballarat has used RiTA by AiRE to win more listings
PRD Nationwide Ballarat director and sales manager Jason Birch recently joined RiTA by AiRE growth specialist Tristan Lovell…
Snap lockdown thwarts Melbourne’s scheduled auction growth
Melbourne had more than 1,000 auctions scheduled, but the latest snap lockdown could significantly impact these figures.
Two Australian cities listed in the top five for entrepreneurial success
Sydney and Melbourne have been highlighted as two of the best cities in the world for aspiring entrepreneurs…
Acreage property sells well above reserve in online auction
A 10-acre property in Somerville, Victoria has sold for $402,500 above the reserve, after fierce bidding through online…
We ask experts how Victoria’s latest lockdown will affect the industry
With Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino announcing a snap seven-day lockdown for the entire state from midnight Thursday,…
The lesson for Australia out of Victoria’s property tax hikes: two out of three ain’t bad
Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas’s three-pronged strategy to raise an extra $2.7 billion in property taxes over the next…
REIV labels stamp duty and land tax hikes the final straw
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed a series of property tax initiatives which have been unveiled…
Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark
The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, with the value of…
Century 21 opens five new offices in five weeks
Century 21 has experienced strong growth in Australia and New Zealand so far in 2021, with the network…
Good Friday Appeal Charity Auction sets new record
The hammer has fallen on this year’s Good Friday Appeal Charity Home Auction in Victoria, with the fully…
Melbourne’s property values reach new record high
Melbourne’s property values have reached a new record high, with figures showing prices have now surpassed their previous…
Time to shine for First National’s top Victorian and Tasmanian performers
First National Real Estate’s Victoria and Tasmania agents have been recognised for their achievements in 2020, with the…
Andy Reid handed the hammer for Good Friday Appeal charity auction
After 13 years at the helm of the annual Good Friday Appeal Charity Home auction, Real Estate Institute…
Ocean Grove home sells for $123k above reserve in Openn Negotiation
Online sales methods are still a relatively new concept for buyers in Victoria’s Ocean Grove market but a…
Forms Live commits to Victorian Rental Tenancies Act updates
Forms Live - Victoria's most experienced provider of online digital forms to the real estate industry - has…
Eview Group’s Melbourne growth continues
Eview Group's mammoth growth continues, as the network expands their reach across the North Melbourne property market with…
Seeds of change at Barry Plant as group announces new leadership team
After 18 Years at the helm of The Barry Plant Group, Mike McCarthy is stepping aside from the…
Property Council campaign aims to make Fridays fab again in Melbourne
The Property Council has called on Melbourne’s business community and the Victorian Government to rally around 'Fab Fridays'.
Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have…
You’d be mad to miss the rare opportunity to own Max’s Beach House
It’s one of the most renowned beach houses in the country and was also featured in one of…