Big Changes for Victorian Real Estate Agents: New Registration and CPD Requirements Explained
Victoria’s real estate industry is preparing for some significant changes, with new registration requirements for agents’ representatives commencing on 25 November 2026 and mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) coming into effect from 1 April 2027.
Whether you’re an experienced real estate professional, an agency principal or someone looking to enter the industry, understanding these changes is essential.
The reforms are designed to strengthen professional standards, increase individual accountability and ensure Victorian property professionals continue developing their knowledge throughout their careers.
So, what’s changing, who will be affected and what should you be doing now?
What’s Changing for Victorian Real Estate Professionals?
Two major changes are being introduced:
1. Individual registration for agents’ representatives from 25 November 2026.
Agents’ representatives will be required to hold their own registration with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA), rather than relying solely on their employer to manage their eligibility and employment notification.
2. Mandatory annual CPD from 1 April 2027.
Both registered agents’ representatives and licensed estate agents will need to complete at least five CPD activities each year to maintain their registration or licence.
These changes represent a significant shift in how real estate professionals are regulated in Victoria.
New Registration Requirements for Agents’ Representatives
Until now, agents’ representatives in Victoria have not been required to hold an individual registration.
Instead, licensed estate agents have been responsible for verifying their employees’ eligibility and notifying the BLA when an agents’ representative commences employment.
From 25 November 2026, this will change.
Agents’ representatives must hold an individual registration with the BLA before carrying out the duties of, or representing themselves as, an agents’ representative.
While agents’ representatives will continue to work under the employment and supervision of a licensed estate agent, they will now have their own registration and ongoing regulatory responsibilities.
What If You’re Already Working as an Agent’s Representative?
The good news is that existing agents’ representatives may not need to submit a new registration application.
If you’re employed by a licensed estate agent on 24 November 2026 and your employer has correctly notified the BLA of your employment, you’ll automatically become registered from 25 November 2026.
However, there are some important steps you should take before the changes commence.
Existing agents’ representatives should:
- Create their own myCAV account before 25 November 2026.
- Confirm that their employment details are correctly recorded with the BLA.
- Check that their name, contact information and address details are up to date.
- Use a personal email address when creating their myCAV account.
- Speak with their employer to ensure their employment notification has been completed.
Importantly, employers must notify the BLA by midday on 24 November 2026 for their existing agents’ representatives to qualify for automatic registration.
If your employment has not been correctly notified by that deadline, you’ll need to apply for registration through myCAV from 25 November 2026.
What About New Agents’ Representatives?
Anyone entering the industry as an agent’s representative from 25 November 2026 will need to apply for their own registration through myCAV.
Before performing the duties of an agents’ representative, new applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and education requirements, complete the registration process and pay the applicable fee.
Licensed estate agents must also ensure they do not employ someone to perform agents’ representative duties unless that person is appropriately registered.
Greater Individual Responsibility for Real Estate Agents
The new registration system means agents’ representatives will have more responsibility for maintaining their professional standing.
Once registered, they’ll be responsible for:
- Keeping their registration details current.
- Notifying the BLA of relevant changes.
- Paying annual registration fees.
- Submitting an annual statement.
- Meeting ongoing professional development requirements.
Previously, many administrative responsibilities were managed through the employing agency.
Under the new system, agents’ representatives will need to take a more active role in maintaining their own registration and understanding their regulatory obligations.
Mandatory CPD for Victorian Real Estate Agents Starts in April 2027
Individual registration isn’t the only major change.
From 1 April 2027, both licensed estate agents and registered agents’ representatives in Victoria will be required to complete annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
This introduces a formal requirement for ongoing professional learning across the industry.
How Much CPD Will Victorian Real Estate Agents Need to Complete?
Under the new framework, property professionals must complete:
At least five CPD activities every CPD year, including at least two mandatory activities set by the BLA.
Each activity must be at least one hour long, meaning professionals will need to complete a minimum of five hours across five qualifying activities.
However, it’s important to understand that the requirement is based on completing five eligible activities, not simply accumulating five hours of training.
The CPD year will run from 1 April to 31 March, with the first year commencing on 1 April 2027 and ending on 31 March 2028.
CPD activities must meet specific requirements, including being relevant to the participant’s occupation and delivered through an eligible provider.
At least two activities must come from the BLA’s mandatory activity list and include a written assessment.
What Topics Will Victorian Real Estate CPD Cover?
The BLA has identified mandatory CPD subject areas for the first CPD year, covering important aspects of property practice.
These include:
- Legislative and regulatory compliance for residential property sales.
- Legislative and regulatory compliance for residential property management.
- Commercial real estate compliance, including retail leasing requirements.
- Ethics and professional responsibility.
- Trust accounting and financial management.
- Privacy and cybersecurity.
These topics reflect the legal, ethical and operational responsibilities real estate professionals face in their everyday work.
The aim is to help agents maintain their knowledge of current legislation, strengthen professional practice and better protect consumers.
What Counts Towards Mandatory CPD?
Not all professional development activities will automatically count towards Victoria’s new CPD requirements.
Eligible CPD activities must:
- Be at least one hour in duration.
- Be delivered in person or through an interactive online format.
- Have clear learning objectives.
- Be relevant to the participant’s occupation.
- Be delivered by an eligible CPD provider.
Importantly, self-directed study, pre-recorded webinars and general conference attendance will not count as qualifying CPD activities under the new framework.
Property professionals will also need to keep records of their completed CPD activities.
This makes it important to choose training that meets the BLA’s requirements rather than assuming any real estate-related course will count.
Why Is Victoria Introducing Mandatory CPD?
Real estate legislation and professional responsibilities are constantly evolving.
Over recent years, Victorian property professionals have needed to navigate changes affecting rental laws, minimum rental standards, underquoting, property sales, consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
While completing an initial real estate qualification provides the foundation for entering the industry, ongoing learning is equally important.
Mandatory CPD is designed to ensure real estate professionals continue updating their knowledge as legislation, industry practices and consumer expectations change.
For agents, it creates an opportunity to remain informed and maintain professional standards.
For consumers, it provides greater confidence that the professionals they engage are continuing to develop their skills and knowledge.
What Should Victorian Real Estate Agencies Be Doing Now?
These changes won’t only affect individual agents. Agency principals, directors and managers should also be preparing.
Before 25 November 2026, agencies should review their agents’ representative records and ensure all relevant employment notifications have been correctly lodged with the BLA.
Agency managers should also encourage employees to create their own myCAV accounts and understand their new responsibilities.
Looking ahead to April 2027, agencies should consider introducing a system to monitor staff CPD requirements.
This may include tracking completed activities, assessment results, training certificates and upcoming annual deadlines.
While individual agents will have their own obligations, agencies will continue to play an important role in maintaining a compliant and professionally trained workforce.
Starting a Career in Victorian Real Estate?
If you’re considering entering the Victorian real estate industry, these reforms are an important part of understanding your future career responsibilities.
New agents’ representatives will need to meet the relevant education and eligibility requirements before applying for registration.
Once registered, continuing professional development will become an ongoing part of maintaining their authority to work in the industry.
The changes reinforce the importance of quality real estate education, both at the beginning of your career and throughout your professional development.
Prepare for Victoria’s New Real Estate Requirements with Complete Property Training
With individual registration commencing in November 2026 and mandatory CPD beginning in April 2027, now is the time for Victorian real estate professionals and agencies to prepare.
At Complete Property Training, we believe real estate education should be practical, relevant and designed around the realities of working in the property industry.
We understand the importance of helping professionals stay informed about legislative changes, compliance obligations and ongoing training requirements.
As Victoria moves towards a stronger focus on individual registration and continuing professional development, we’ll continue supporting property professionals with industry-relevant training and information.
Stay Ahead of the Changes
Whether you’re an experienced agent, agency manager or just starting your real estate career, understanding your registration and professional development requirements is essential.
Want to prepare for Victoria’s upcoming CPD requirements?
Get in touch with Complete Property Training to learn more about Victorian real estate training and upcoming professional development opportunities.
For official registration information and current requirements, visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.