VIC Real Estate News
Real estate news and market updates for Victoria. Industry developments, sales results, and insights for VIC property professionals.
REIV leader Quentin Kilian and Charter Hall co-founder Cedric Fuchs named in King’s Birthday Honours List
Real Estate Institute of Victoria Chief Executive Officer Quentin Kilian has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, receiving a Medal of the Order (OAM) for his service to…
Victorian Government considering rent caps
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has let slip that the State Government is considering rent caps, just days after…
Victorian Budget sparks outrage: Industry bodies warns of investor exodus and soaring rents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed the Victorian Budget as a blatant money grab that will…
Little town, big sensation: Victoria’s most affordable property sparks a frenzy
A derelict property in a tiny Victorian town has created a frenzy.
Victorian tenants caught in cruel rental scams
Cunning scammers are preying on vulnerable tenants trying to find rental properties in Victoria’s tight rental market, with…
Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim
A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the…
New AI to give agents micro market insights
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has joined forces with PropTech business PointData in a move that will…
Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency
As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.
REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp…
Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
New shared equity fund to help hundreds of buyers
An innovative real estate industry leader is looking to help as many as 200 homebuyers get their foot…
One-in-five new buyers want an inner city home but can’t afford it
New home buyers in Victoria want to be living in established areas, but a lack of suitable options…
Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next…
Real estate agency ordered to pay after advertising mislead buyer on air-conditioning
A Melbourne real estate agency has discovered the hard way that it pays to get your listing copy…
PropTech is not something for agents to fear
Technology is continuing to change the way real estate agents operate, but the huge increase in new PropTech…
Rush to quality driving inner-Melbourne market resurgence
An influx of overseas students and the return of Australians from overseas is driving activity in Melbourne's luxury…
$100,000 St Kilda garage attracts first-home buyers
A St Kilda garage listed for $100,000, that has the potential to be converted into a small apartment…
Buxton announces new CEO
Victorian brand Buxton has announced the appointment of Marcus Williams to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Branthwaite Real Estate launches with UrbanX
Mornington Peninsula local and well-established real estate agent, Bill Branthwaite, has taken the next step in his career,…
Agents report strong buyer numbers
There might be a lot of talk about the property market downturn but Sydney and Melbourne agents have…
The Agency appoints Sally O’Connell to GM of Sales for Victoria and Tasmania
The Agency has appointed Sally O’Connell to the role of General Manager of Sales - Victoria and Tasmania,…
Million Dollar Bogan raises $35,000 for mental health support
Geelong real estate agent and Big Brother star Daniel Hayes has helped raise $35,000 for telephone crisis support…
This Mornington Peninsula home is stuck in the 1960s and proud of it
A Victorian property listing complete with bright flower wallpaper and chequerboard floors has hit the market, offering buyers…
Victorian property market not all one-way
Demand for regional Victorian property continued in 2022 with house prices rising eight per cent.
Call for athlete villages to be turned into low-cost housing
Real estate bodies and community housing advocates have called on the Victorian Government to turn Commonwealth Games accommodation,…
Casey Estate Agents are preventing property manager burnout in 2023
Melbourne-based property management agency, Casey Estate Agents, are giving their team access to technology that will streamline their…
Two Toorak records among Victoria’s top sales in 2022
Two state records set in just a matter of days in August topped the list of Victoria's most…
Kyle Raven launches with UrbanX – the way of the future for high-performing agents
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time…
Kyle Raven soars after launching with UrbanX
REIV calls on re-elected State Government to act on stamp duty reform
Disappointed that the real estate sector still doesn’t have a dedicated ministerial portfolio, the Real Estate Institute of…
Nigel O’Neil’s next move: Where he’s off to and what he’s most proud of achieving at Barry Plant
Outgoing Barry Plant Chief Executive Officer Nigel O’Neil plans to spend some time with his family before continuing…
Young high-flyer smashes expectations with help of Area Specialist
When Stacey Woodfield walked out of school and into an office job at a real estate agency in…
Property manager Kate Hansen’s second chance at life
On her 32nd birthday, Kate Hansen died for 15 minutes. The Ray White property manager, who was desperately…