Auction preview for the week ending 22 February 2026
The REIV is expecting about 1400 auctions in 314 suburbs this week.
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REIV Transitions from Accredited Qualifications to Sector Focused Professional Development
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is strengthening its focus on professional development across all areas of real estate services.
February 2026 Column by Cameron Kusher
The Victorian housing market is seeing quite steady conditions. Prices are rising at a moderate pace but the state enjoys strong affordability relative to other states and relative to other capital cities in particular.
Read moreNew Figures Show Victorian First Homebuyers in Front
Despite ongoing market pressures, Victoria remains a key driver of first-homebuyer activity across Australia. In the December 2025 quarter, first-home buyers nationally recorded their highest level of new loan commitments since March 2022, highlighting a resurgence in new entrant participation.
Read moreRBA Update February 2026
Statement by the Monetary Policy Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Read moreCompetition Builds Across Victoria as Prices Rise and Homes Sell Faster
Property prices across state edged higher over the December quarter, while homes continued to sell more quickly than a year earlier, reflecting improving buyer confidence and strengthening demand.
Read moreREIV Releases Sector-Developed Blueprint to Stamp Out Victoria’s Underquoting Problem
Released today, the REIV’s A Blueprint for Marketing of Residential Real Estate in Victoria submission to the Government was developed by the REIV-convened Strategic Working Group (SWG) to provide an informed sector-wide response to underquoting.
Read moreFire and Severe Weather: Member Information and Support
We recognise that many of our members and their communities have been impacted by the recent fires and severe weather events across Victoria. Our thoughts are with you, your families, and those continuing to manage the aftermath.
Read moreLatest data reflects the uptick in popularity of units and apartments
Unit and apartment living is increasingly providing the first step on the property ladder for many Victorians.
Read moreVCAT Update for Residential Property Managers
There are some important changes planned to upgrade VCAT’s residential tenancy systems and enhance both myRDRV and myVCAT portals in 2026.
Read moreREIA’s September 2025 Real Estate Market Facts Report has been released
The REIAs report shows that Victoria’s property market continues to record more modest growth than most other states.
Read moreRising Prices and Faster Sales Signal Growing Competition in Victorian Housing Market
There is yet more evidence this month that prices are continuing to climb across the state. Melbourne median house prices reached their highest median since September 2023 and median unit prices reached their highest median in almost three years.
Read moreREIV Board Appoints Jacob Caine and Adrian Butera to Lead the Institute Through 2026
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Board of Directors has appointed respected industry leader Jacob Caine as President and Adrian Butera as Vice President for 2026..
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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.