Advocacy

Advocacy

Your Voice For Our Industry

The real estate sector’s contribution to the Victorian economy is significant; larger than the mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors combined.

Buyers, sellers, owners and renters directly contribute billions of dollars in stamp duty, land tax and other state government charges, accounting for more than 40 per cent of government revenue.

Real estate businesses employ more than 15,000 people in Victoria in a market that handles around $76 billion in transactions annually, totalling 20 per cent of Gross State Product.

REIV strives to work with policy makers, legislators and regulators, collaboratively, to ensure that informed regulatory policy is developed so that the sector has certainty and fairness.

Current Issues

Housing Affordability and Availability

REIV response and engagement on Victoria’s Housing Statement

Property Tax Reform

Proposals and discussion on tax reform to attract and retain private investment in Victoria.

Interim Certificate IV

Creating a pathway for employment in the sector

Sector Legislation & Regulation

Estate Agents Act

Operation and management of real estate agencies including business broking

Residential Tenancies Act

Leasing and management of rental housing including rooming houses

Owners Corporation Act

Management of common property across all real estate in Victoria

Retail Leases Act

Leasing and management of retail premises

Sale of Land Act

Matters relating to the buying and selling of land

Estate Agents Education Regulations

Qualifications and licensing requirements to work in the real estate sector

Latest News

Rental Bonds fall significantly across Victoria

The report provides critical insights into the private rental market in Victoria through key statistics. Notably, rental bonds for new lettings have significantly fallen across the state, a concerning indicator for the rental ecosystem.

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New congestion levy announced for 2026

In December 2024, the Victorian Government announced changes to the congestion levy for parts of inner Melbourne, which will come into effect in January 2026

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Reminder that VRLT and AOS notifications are due

This is a reminder that notifications for the vacant residential land tax (VRLT) and absentee owner surcharge (AOS) are due today (15 January 2024). Further, changes have been made to the VRLT.

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Short Stay Levy in Place Effective 1 January

The SRO has issued reminders on changes to Victoria’s tax system, effective 1st January 2025. This includes changes to the short-stay levy, which passed the Victorian Parliament in October 2024.

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