Victoria Real Estate Study Guide
Your free study companion for Victoria real estate qualifications regulated by Consumer Affairs Victoria. Updated for 2026.
Victoria Licensing at a Glance
| Regulatory Body | Consumer Affairs Victoria |
| Licence Types | Agent's representative, Estate agent licence |
| Required Qualification | CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (estate agents: plus CPP51122 Diploma) |
| Key Legislation | Estate Agents Act 1980 |
Study Topics for Victoria
Key knowledge areas covered in the Victoria real estate qualification. Our practice questions align with the CPP41419 Certificate IV curriculum.
Torrens title system, strata title, property rights, Sale of Land Act, and state-specific legislation.
Agent-principal relationship, fiduciary duties, agency agreements, and professional conduct rules.
Contract of sale, vendor disclosure, cooling-off periods, settlement process, and electronic conveyancing.
Marketing methods, auction process, private treaty, expressions of interest, and advertising regulations.
Residential tenancy legislation, lease agreements, bond management, maintenance, and tenant relations.
Valuation methods, comparative market analysis, factors affecting value, and appraisal standards.
Mortgage products, stamp duty, capital gains tax, GST on property, negative gearing, and FIRB rules.
Australian Consumer Law, misleading conduct, trust accounts, complaints handling, and fair trading requirements.
Zoning, development applications, environmental regulations, heritage listings, and building codes.
Code of conduct, CPD requirements, anti-money laundering, professional standards, and disciplinary processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become an agent's representative in Victoria?
You need 18 units of the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (15 specified units plus any 3 electives) completed within the last 5 years, be at least 18, and have a police check. You must work for a licensed estate agent. From 25 November 2026, new agent's representatives must register directly with the Business Licensing Authority and pay a fee.
What does Consumer Affairs Victoria regulate?
Consumer Affairs Victoria administers the Estate Agents Act 1980, covering estate agents and their representatives, trust accounts and professional conduct. Licences are granted by the Business Licensing Authority (BLA).
What is the difference between an agent's representative and an estate agent in VIC?
An agent's representative works for a licensed estate agent. An estate agent licence needs the Certificate IV units plus the CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (7 prescribed and 5 elective units), at least one year's full-time experience as an agent's representative in Victoria in the last 3 years, and meeting the probity requirements. Licensees lodge an annual statement and fee.
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