VIC Real Estate News
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REIV and Hutly now offer digital signature alternatives throughout Victoria
REIV and Hutly provided a non-contact alternative for signing official documents, releasing digital signatures on all VicForms documents
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Real Estate Institute of Victoria partners with Hutly on enhanced digital signature platform
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and their digital partner Hutly are gearing up to release a notable enhancement to the Institute’s member-only VicForms platform next week with digital signatures becoming widely available across the state. REIV Membership Services Manager Matthew Griffin explained the most recent Delta outbreaks have only amplified the need for non-contact alternatives like digital signatures,…
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Belle Property returns to The Block to list Ronnie and Georgia’s house
Belle Property Sandringham agents David Wood and Jenny Dwyer have listed Ronnie and Georgia’s house on the current season of The Block.
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New Century 21 office opens in Caroline Springs
Century 21 Paramount Realtors has opened a second office in Caroline Springs, located in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
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Former weatherman Mike Larkan’s new career path as an auctioneer
Former Network 10 weatherman Mike Larkan is forecasted to thrive in his new career as an auctioneer, after being axed from TV last year.
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PRD Nationwide Ballarat has used RiTA by AiRE to win more listings
PRD Nationwide Ballarat director and sales manager Jason Birch recently joined RiTA by AiRE growth specialist Tristan Lovell in a webinar dedicated to sharing ways to accelerate your leads and listings ahead of the spring season.
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Victorian Government urged to allow one-on-one inspections amid ongoing lockdowns
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is urging the State Government to allow one-on-one inspections, noting the recently announced extension of Victoria’s fifth lockdown will wreak havoc on the real estate industry. On Tuesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the current lockdown would be extended seven days and is now slated to end on Tuesday, July 27. That’s likely…
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Snap lockdown thwarts Melbourne’s scheduled auction growth
Melbourne had more than 1,000 auctions scheduled, but the latest snap lockdown could significantly impact these figures.
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Melbourne is the best city in the world for working remotely
A new study has revealed the best cities to live in and work remotely from, based on data on legislation, costs and overall liveability. The on-demand housing platform Nestpick investigated the 75 best cities in the world for working remotely. Melbourne and Sydney came first and third respectively. The scores indicates which cities are best prepared to attract a new…
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Two Australian cities listed in the top five for entrepreneurial success
Sydney and Melbourne have been highlighted as two of the best cities in the world for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own business.
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Acreage property sells well above reserve in online auction
A 10-acre property in Somerville, Victoria has sold for $402,500 above the reserve, after fierce bidding through online platform Openn Negotiation.
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We ask experts how Victoria’s latest lockdown will affect the industry
With Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino announcing a snap seven-day lockdown for the entire state from midnight Thursday, how will the real estate industry be affected?
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The lesson for Australia out of Victoria’s property tax hikes: two out of three ain’t bad
Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas’s three-pronged strategy to raise an extra $2.7 billion in property taxes over the next four years is a case of two out of three ain’t bad, writes Brendan Coates.
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REIV labels stamp duty and land tax hikes the final straw
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed a series of property tax initiatives which have been unveiled in advance of the State Budget this Thursday.
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Metro Melbourne median house price passes the $1 million mark
The median house price in Victoria has recorded one of its largest quarterly increases, with the value of Melbourne metropolitan houses passing $1 million.
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Century 21 opens five new offices in five weeks
Century 21 has experienced strong growth in Australia and New Zealand so far in 2021, with the network opening five new offices in the past five weeks.
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Good Friday Appeal Charity Auction sets new record
The hammer has fallen on this year’s Good Friday Appeal Charity Home Auction in Victoria, with the fully furnished Vogue 34 Henley home at Rathdowne Estate setting a new record of $903,000.
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Melbourne’s property values reach new record high
Melbourne’s property values have reached a new record high, with figures showing prices have now surpassed their previous peak.
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Time to shine for First National’s top Victorian and Tasmanian performers
First National Real Estate’s Victoria and Tasmania agents have been recognised for their achievements in 2020, with the network holding its final state-based General Excellence and Marketing Awards event of the year at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt on Saturday night.
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Andy Reid handed the hammer for Good Friday Appeal charity auction
After 13 years at the helm of the annual Good Friday Appeal Charity Home auction, Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s Master Auctioneer and four-time winner of the institute’s Senior Auctioneering competition Adrian Butera is handing over the hammer.
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Ocean Grove home sells for $123k above reserve in Openn Negotiation
Online sales methods are still a relatively new concept for buyers in Victoria’s Ocean Grove market but a recent sale in the area attained $123,000 above its reserve price after listing through Openn Negotiation.
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Forms Live commits to Victorian Rental Tenancies Act updates
Forms Live - Victoria's most experienced provider of online digital forms to the real estate industry - has confirmed its property management forms and contracts have been updated and will be compliant with the changes to the Victorian Rental Tenancies Act that come into effect on Monday, March 29.
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Eview Group’s Melbourne growth continues
Eview Group's mammoth growth continues, as the network expands their reach across the North Melbourne property market with the addition of a new brand.
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Seeds of change at Barry Plant as group announces new leadership team
After 18 Years at the helm of The Barry Plant Group, Mike McCarthy is stepping aside from the role and CEO and will be handing the reins to Nigel O’Neil, current Head of Strategic Growth.
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Property Council campaign aims to make Fridays fab again in Melbourne
The Property Council has called on Melbourne’s business community and the Victorian Government to rally around 'Fab Fridays'.
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Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have been reaping the rewards.
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You’d be mad to miss the rare opportunity to own Max’s Beach House
It’s one of the most renowned beach houses in the country and was also featured in one of Australia’s most iconic films and Max’s Beach House could be yours - if have $11 million to spare.
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Fresh start for Barry Plant Berwick as seasoned hands take over thriving business
Barry Plant Real Estate's Berwick office is primed for a historic change, with Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin, directors of the Barry Plant Pakenham and Barry Plant Drouin offices, set to take over the thriving business in Melbourne’s south-east.
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CoreLogic research reveals almost 9 per cent of Victorian properties at high risk of climate hazard
As part of its strategic partnership with global reinsurer Munich Re, CoreLogic International has analysed Victoria's residential property climate hazard and risk exposure.
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Kate Hanssen helps Eview boost Bass Coast presence
Eview Group has announced a further bolstering of its Bass Coast presence, with the regional Victorian arm of the national network launching a fresh and exciting new brand. Customer-focused agent and Phillip Island local Kate Hanssen has joined forces with Eview to build on her experience, launching her self-titled brand “Kate Hanssen, Real Estate Executive”. “We are so excited for…
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Vic Government calls for social housing feedback
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ Labor Government has called on the state’s residents to have their say on social and affordable housing as part of a 10-year strategy it says will ensure more Victorians have safe, suitable and secure housing. The state’s Housing Minister Richard Wynne has released a discussion paper to seek community and stakeholder feedback to help inform the…
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Long service leads to partnership at PhilipWebb
PhilipWebb Real Estate in Melbourne’s East, has invited Robert Groeneveld to become a partner at the firm.
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Cancelling rental debt would be ill-informed and cause mayhem: REIV
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has hit out against calls by tenancy advocate groups to cancel all rental debt.
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Vic Budget: Renters and owners to benefit from $797m household energy package
The Victorian Budget 2020/21 has promised what the Andrews Government are calling "the biggest household energy efficiency package in any state’s history" among a number of historic housing packages announced. creating thousands of jobs, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Spending more time at home this year has meant bigger power bills…
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Renters in Victoria soon won’t have to deal with dodgy heaters and insulation
Renters will no longer have to contend with poorly insulated homes and Victoria will move closer towards 7-star home efficiency standards under a A$797 million plan announced this week. It’s purportedly the biggest energy efficiency scheme in any Australian state’s history. Energy efficiency essentially means using less energy to perform the same job. It’s…
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