15 OCTOBER 2025 October 2025 Cameron Kusher Thanks for reading my new monthly column published by the REIV. This column is designed to give you the inside information on what the latest data shows and what you need to know for your discussions with buyers and vendors. Here are the top five things to talk with your vendors about: The Home Guarantee Scheme - By all reports, the Home...
10 OCTOBER 2025 Nearly 7,500 properties were sold under the hammer across Victoria in the September quarter 2025, marking the state’s strongest result for this period since 2017. According to the REIV’s latest analysis, the September quarter 2025 recorded 7,481 homes sold under auction conditions – an increase of 5.8 per cent compared to the same period last year. It is currently the...
06 OCTOBER 2025 Positive quarterly price results across metropolitan and regional houses and units for the third consecutive quarter speak to a diverse market offering opportunities for both sellers and discerning buyers. Quarterly median data for the period ending 30 September 2025 released today by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) shows that house prices climbed 2.7 per cent and 2.5...
16 SEPTEMBER 2025 The most recent quarter showed strong demand for larger, family sized 3-bedroom apartments in the CBD, even while smaller apartments faced tough selling conditions. While smaller apartments in the CBD saw slight price declines, larger units saw heavy interest. This pushed the Melbourne CBD’s unit median price up by 8.4 per cent overall. The median prices of 1-bedroom and...
10 SEPTEMBER 2025 The rental market across Victoria has grown strongly over the past five years, outperforming the sales market in metropolitan areas. REIV analysis comparing mortgage repayments with median rents identified seventeen metro suburbs where it would now be cheaper to buy than rent a unit or apartment. The analysis assumed an interest rate of 5.68 per cent owner-occupier paying...
21 JULY 2025 Editorial by REIV Interim CEO Jacob Caine, Published in the Herald Sun on 19 July 2025 The significant challenges facing Victoria’s rental market are well known. Rents have risen dramatically, vacancy rates are at record lows, and pressure is mounting on all sides. Renters are understandably struggling. But so too are rental providers who are navigating a system that is...
08 July 2025 House and unit prices across Victoria have risen for a second consecutive quarter as interest rate cuts, climbing wages and easing living costs drive renewed market confidence. Quarterly median data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has shown that in the three-month period to 30th June (Q2 2025), house prices climbed 0.4 percent and units climbed 1.3 percent compared to...
04 July 2025 Education isn’t just a priority for Melbourne families – it’s often the defining factor in where they choose to live. When a family is looking to buy a home, delivering the best educational outcomes for their children frequently drives their purchasing decisions. One of the most evident signs is in property prices around high-performing school catchments. Analysing REIV’s median...
17 June 2025 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new tools and tailored guidance to help property investors and real estate professionals get their tax returns right this year. Tailored Tax Tips for Real Estate Workers The occupation guide includes: Which deductions can be claimed Income that must be declared Recordkeeping requirements You can...
20 May 2025 MEDIA RELEASE The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has highlighted the lack of meaningful property sector reform in the 2025-26 Victorian State Budget (Budget), amid concerning new data reflecting diminishing investor confidence and the Victorian government reportedly forecast to generate $18.2 billion from property taxes this financial year. While welcoming positive budgetary...