Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions More support for Victorians in building disputes News alerts 23 October 2026 Victorians will have more help to resolve building issues, with the launch of a new Domestic Building Legal Service. Geelong estate agency pays $10000 for unlawful price advertising Enforceable undertakings News alerts 22 October 2026 Barry Plant Geelong has paid $10,000 after the agency admitted breaking the law in its property price advertising. Rental provider to face court on bond charges News alerts 21 October 2026 A Broadmeadows man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court next month on charges that he failed to lodge rental bonds. Compliance clampdown targets trust account audits News alerts 15 October 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is targeting estate agents and conveyancers’ management of trust accounts, which hold client funds. No more unsupported bond claims under new rental reforms News alerts 13 October 2026 New rental reforms come into effect in Victoria today, strengthening protections for renters and setting clearer requirements for rental providers and agents. New regulatory priorities released for 2026-27 News alerts 12 October 2026 Our regulatory priorities for 2026–27 are now available, outlining the key risks and issues we will focus on. Greater property price transparency for Victorian homebuyers News alerts 2 October 2026 Victorian homebuyers will have clearer price information when buying a home under new property sales and underquoting law changes. Locksmiths pay $80K for poor conduct Court actions News alerts 30 September 2026 A locksmith offering low-cost services and ‘free estimates’ has paid $80,000 in penalties and compensation. Estate agent suspended after CAV enforcement action Court actions News alerts 23 September 2026 Crystal Goni has been barred from practising for 6 months, after repeatedly failing her duties overseeing trust accounts. Agency fined, two others face court over late bond payments News alerts 22 September 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is cracking down on real estate agencies that lodge late bond payments. Go to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 1 of 18 Next
More support for Victorians in building disputes News alerts 23 October 2026 Victorians will have more help to resolve building issues, with the launch of a new Domestic Building Legal Service.
Geelong estate agency pays $10000 for unlawful price advertising Enforceable undertakings News alerts 22 October 2026 Barry Plant Geelong has paid $10,000 after the agency admitted breaking the law in its property price advertising.
Rental provider to face court on bond charges News alerts 21 October 2026 A Broadmeadows man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court next month on charges that he failed to lodge rental bonds.
Compliance clampdown targets trust account audits News alerts 15 October 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is targeting estate agents and conveyancers’ management of trust accounts, which hold client funds.
No more unsupported bond claims under new rental reforms News alerts 13 October 2026 New rental reforms come into effect in Victoria today, strengthening protections for renters and setting clearer requirements for rental providers and agents.
New regulatory priorities released for 2026-27 News alerts 12 October 2026 Our regulatory priorities for 2026–27 are now available, outlining the key risks and issues we will focus on.
Greater property price transparency for Victorian homebuyers News alerts 2 October 2026 Victorian homebuyers will have clearer price information when buying a home under new property sales and underquoting law changes.
Locksmiths pay $80K for poor conduct Court actions News alerts 30 September 2026 A locksmith offering low-cost services and ‘free estimates’ has paid $80,000 in penalties and compensation.
Estate agent suspended after CAV enforcement action Court actions News alerts 23 September 2026 Crystal Goni has been barred from practising for 6 months, after repeatedly failing her duties overseeing trust accounts.
Agency fined, two others face court over late bond payments News alerts 22 September 2026 Consumer Affairs Victoria is cracking down on real estate agencies that lodge late bond payments.