VIC Real Estate News
Real estate news and market updates for Victoria. Industry developments, sales results, and insights for VIC property professionals.
REIV urges tax reform after new home starts plummet
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to modernise its property tax strategy after new figures revealed the number of new homes built in…
How a trip to Disneyland turned Buxton’s Owen Bowditch into a Make-A-Wish ambassador
When Buxton Brighton agent Owen Bowditch gets on stage to raise money for Make-A-Wish Australia, he’s not just…
Proposed minimum standards could have dire impact on rental ecosystem
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to phase in new minimum…
Jay Giblett: mixing business and lifestyle in Endeavour Hills
A year ago, Jay Giblett often felt like he was robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Ray White uses sign language to make auctions accessible
Ray White Noble Park has made history by providing an Auslan interpreter to sign the auction call of…
Committed to community: How Steve Turner is making a difference
“Don’t write a cheque, turn up.”
How to proactively and peacefully manage legislative changes with your landlords
Property managers looking to create a smooth path to legislative compliance with their landlords need to be proactive…
REIV warns new rental standards may overburden landlords financially
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged the State Government to consider the introduction of proposed…
REIV appoints Kelly Ryan as new CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has appointed former Netball Australia chief executive officer Kelly Ryan as…
Melbourne agent conducts first Virtual Reality-enhanced property auction
A Melbourne real estate agent is believed to be the first auctioneer to sell a residential property under…
REIV wants tax reforms to boost rental supply
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the Victorian Government to consider tax reforms that…
Step into the future at Australia’s most tech-enhanced apartment development
Australia’s most tech-enhanced apartment complex will be built in Melbourne, with features including an air purification system and…
The Block property listed for auction with surprise $1 reserve price
The luxurious home sisters, Eliza and Liberty, renovated on The Block 2023, has been listed for auction with…
Mum and dad builders targeting affordability and liveability
Mums and Dads looking to build a home in Victoria are increasingly targeting the “sweet spot” between location…
Property tax overhaul: REIV’s bold call to spur investment
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to review its property tax…
Nigel O’Neil takes the reins at Woodards
Nigel O’Neil has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer at Woodards, with network growth and developing…
Buying Boost turns homeowners dreams into reality
Would-be homeowners currently locked out of the real estate market, due to not being able to save all…
Architectural gem merges Griffin’s vision with Wright’s genius in Melbourne
An architectural marvel that has drawn inspiration from both Walter Burley Griffin and Frank Lloyd Wright, is on…
Central Pier tenants settle $42 million legal dispute
A group of tenants that operated businesses at Mebourne’s Central Pier has settled a legal dispute with the…
The Agency recruits market leaders in Melbourne’s Williamstown
Highly regarded real estate professional Leigh Melbourne and his team have joined The Agency Victoria, and are looking…
Stockdale & Leggo appoint Catherine Rogers as new COO
When Catherine Rogers started her career in reception, little did she know that more than 20 years later…
Top talent steps into Harcourts CEO roles in two states
Building an auction culture in Victoria and zeroing in on growth and productivity will form the focus for…
Barry Plant Eastern Group takes a collaborative approach to growth
Just over 12 months on from the successful acquisition of Philip Webb Real Estate, Barry Plant Eastern Group…
Store linked to bushranger Ned Kelly hits the market
A Benalla store where Ned Kelly battled with police has hit the market for the first time in…
The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis to offload his 11 Victorian properties
One of the biggest buyers on The Block, Danny Wallis, is set to sell all of Victorian investment…
Victoria’s new ‘granny flat’ reforms to boost housing supply
New secondary dwelling reforms introduced by the Victorian Government will likely boost housing supply by around half a…
Secret payouts for properties stretching to centre of the Earth
In a quirky legal twist, dozens of homeowners who live above the troubled $10.8 billion West Gate Tunnel…
Linc Property to provide a mobile agency for Melbourne’s south east
With 17 years’ real estate experience, Victorian agent Lincoln Scott had long considered the idea of starting his…
Ballarat’s $3 million project adds 11 new homes for vulnerable Victorians
Delacombe, in the historic regional Victorian city of Ballarat, is the location of 11 new social and affordable…
Propertyology boycotts Victorian real estate
National property market analysts and buyers’ agency, Propertyology, will boycott investing in Victorian real estate until the State…
The REIV elects Jacob Caine as new president
Caine Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Jacob Caine has been elected as president of the Real Estate Institute of…
Liza Balian joins First National as business growth manager for Victoria
Liza Balian has joined First National Real Estate’s Business Growth Management team in Victoria, with a remit to…
Industry experts react to Victorian Government real estate reforms
Entry Education has confirmed it will be a provider of the Victorian Government’s new mandatory continuing professional development…
Victorian land prices surge by up to $1 million
Victorian land values have exploded since 2020, with a number of areas seeing prices rise almost $1 million.