Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
http://www.abs.gov.au/
Australia's official statistical organisation. It provides a high quality,
objective and responsive national statistical service. Provides statistical
information on topics such as first home buyers, population trends, economics
trends e.t.c.
Australian Commonwealth Government
http://www.australia.gov.au
Access to all Australian government information via Quick Links.
Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission (ACCC)
http://www.accc.gov.au/index.htm
An independent statutory authority. Responsible for the enforcement of
the Trade Practices Act, and consumer protection. The Commission's consumer
protection work complements that of State and Territory consumer affairs
agencies.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
http://www.ato.gov.au/
Includes access to their legal database. Useful for legislation and rulings
relating to property.
Environment Australia
www.environment.gov.au
Federal government portal for access to a huge range of environmentally
relevant information.
ANSTAT
http://www.anstat.com.au/index.jsp
Anstat is the official publisher of Legislation for the Victorian Government.
Anstat Property Information provides property certificates needed for
a conveyance in Victoria. It also provides Planning Certificates and
Planning scheme products. Conveyancers and Law firms use Anstat Property
to source information needed in their practice.
Department for Victorian Communities
http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au/
This Department now includes Local Government Victoria
Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE)
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/index.htm
Responsibilities include - Planning, Conservation & Environment,
Forestry, Land & Water, Parks & Reserves, Titles & Maps,
Recreation & Tourism.
A wealth of information including some full-text documentation on Melbourne
2030 Strategy for Sustainable Development, Urban Growth Boundary maps,
Planning Scheme amendments online e.t.c. Provides good links to other
sites.
Department of Infrastructure
http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/
DOI is the lead provider of essential infrastructure in Victoria. Site
includes information on Key Projects and Programs eg. The Craigieburn
Bypass and the Showgrounds Development, Annual reports e.t.c.
Environment Protection Authority – Victoria (EPA)
www.epa.vic.gov.au
Mission is to enable the safe, clean and sustainable environment that
Victorians seek.
Land Channel
http://www.land.vic.gov.au/web/root/domino/cm_da/lcnlc2.nsf/cd/Land_Channel_Start?OpenDocument
Government information about land and property anywhere in Victoria.
Includes full text access to the quarterly publication Property Victoria.
Local Government Victoria
http://www.dvc.vic.gov.au/local_gov.htm .
This site is under development at present
Melbourne Docklands
www.docklands.com/docklands
Comprehensive site covering all aspects of the development.
Melbourne Water
www.melbournewater.com.au
Manages Melbourne’s water, and works with local councils to identify
any flood impact on a property. It specifies development requirements
in Town Planning permits, and provides property owners and developers
with information so they may make informed decisions prior to making
a major financial commitment.
Municipal
Association of Victoria (MAV)
http://www.mav.asn.au/CA256C2B000B597A/page/Links?OpenDocument&1=70-Links~&2=~&3=~
The prime lobbying body for Victoria’s 78 local councils. Click
on Council Contacts for access to local council websites.
Vic Roads
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Comprehensive website which includes details of current road projects
listed by municipality.
Vic Urban
http://www.vicurban.com.au/index.php?action=flash_detect
This is the Victorian Government's new urban development agency. It was
formed from a merger of the Docklands Authority and the Urban and Regional
Land Corporation. VicUrban is committed to sustainable development and
affordable housing. It operates throughout Victoria including in regional
centres.
Victoria Online (State Government of Victoria)
http://www.vic.gov.au/index.jsp
All state government services and information.
Victorian Civil and Administrative
Tribunal (VCAT)
http://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/
An independent body responsible for dealing with a range of disputes
such as domestic building works, residential tenancies, retail tenancies,
and land valuation.
Victorian Coastal Council
www.vcc.vic.gov.au
The main body for strategic planning and management of the Victorian
coast.
Visit Victoria
www.visitvictoria.com
The official site for Melbourne.
Australian Institute of Conveyancers
http://www.conveyancing.asn.au/
Formed in 1992. The Institute was created to bring a national focus to
improve education for conveyancers. Includes links to sites within Australia & NZ.
Australian Property Institute:
http://www.propertyinstitute.com.au/
Professional association website with good links and resources. Fulltext access
to recent issues of the Australian Property Journal.
Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand (EIANZ)
www.eia.asn.au
A professional association for environmental practitioners who work in
any of the numerous aspects of the environment.
Green Building Council of Australia
http://gbcaus.org
GBC aims for a sustainable property market promoting green building practices.
A partially restricted site.
National Community Titles Institute (NCTI) – Australia
http://www.ncti.org.au/
The national representative professional association for home owners, and all
other people involved in the professional, full-time administration of community
and strata schemes.
Planning Institute Australia (PIA)
http://www.planning.org.au/
Australia’s planning professional organisation that seeks the advancement
of
regional and town planning and to promote the artistic and scientific
development
of regions, towns and cities.
Property Council of Australia:
http://www.propertyoz.com.au/
Industry information, resources, statistics and state specific information.
Property Council of Australia: Victorian section:
http://www.propertyoz.com.au/vic/
Current issues, policies and activities relating to property in Victoria.
Real Estate Institute of Australia
http://www.reiaustralia.com.au/
The national professional association of the real estate industry in
Australia
Real Estate Institute of Victoria
(REIV)
http://www.reiv.com.au/
The industry association for Victoria’s real estate agents.
Securities Institute (Australia)
http://www.securities.edu.au
The national professional body, established in 1966, that represents the securities
and financial industry.
Asian Real Estate Society:
http://www.econ.keio.ac.jp/staff/seko/AsRES/
Established in1996 with the aim to produce and disseminate real estate related
knowledge with particular emphasis on Asia.
American Real Estate Society:
http://www.aresnet.org/
Includes useful publications and links. Targeted for the real estate
industry and real estate courses of study.
American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (ARUEA)
http://www.areuea.org/
Includes access to their journal, Real Estate Economics.
American Real Estate Society (ARES)
http://www.areuea.org/
ARES, founded in 1985, serves the educational, informational, and research
needs of the real estate industry and real estate professors at colleges
and universities. This site offers full text access to some of its publications,
eg. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education, The journal of Real
Estate Research, and searching facilities (no full text) to some other
titles. Includes links to affiliated societies overseas.
American Society of Appraisers
http://www.appraisers.org/
The oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all of
the disciplines of appraisal specialists.
The Appraisal Foundation (USA)
http://www.appraisalfoundation.org/
The Appraisal Foundation is a not-for-profit educational organization
dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation. It was authorized
by Congress as the source of Appraisal Standards and Appraiser qualifications
in the US.
The Appraisal Institute of Canada
http://www.aicanada.ca/
Includes national and international industry links.
Appraisal Institute (USA)
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org
The Appraisal Institute is an international association of professional
real estate appraisers. Has web links to its journals & newsletters.
BOMA International - Building Owners and Managers Association (USA)
http://www.boma.org/
BOMA International –which maintains links with Australia - is a primary
source of
information on office building development, leasing, building operating costs,
energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation,
occupancy statistics and technological developments. It promotes the interests
of
the commercial real estate industry through collection, analysis and
dissemination of information, and professional development.
CRE: Counselors of Real Estate (US)
http://www.cre.org/
An international professional organisation based in the US which provides
advisory services to clients on land-related matters.
European Real Estate Society:
http://www.eres.org/
Established to create a structured and permanent network between real
estate academics and professionals across Europe.
The International Association of Assessing Officers
http://www.iaao.org/
Aims to promote innovation and excellence in property appraisal & property
tax.
International Real Estate Society:
http://www.iresnet.org/
A federation of regional real estate societies. It’s mission includes
encouraging the establishment of international education and research
programs. Includes links to journals, research centres, professional
bodies and commercial companies.
International Real Estate Institute
http://iami.org/irei.html
Primary objective is to provide professional recognition, and a method
to easily
network with real estate professionals both nationally and internationally.
Back issues of Global Real Estate News available in full text. (Select
News).
International Valuation Standards Committee
http://www.ivsc.org/
Formulates and publishes valuation standards, and aims to harmonize standards
internationally. Australia is a member of IVSC through The Australian
Property
Institute. Full text access to the IVSC Newsletter called Global Valuation
Issues.
The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI)
http://www.fiabci.com/
International network for people who work in all aspects of real estate. Provides
many good links eg. World’s leading professional real estate organizations
(by country or by discipline).
IREM: Institute of Real Estate Management (USA)
http://www.irem.org
Founded in 1933, IREM’s mission is to educate real estate managers,
certify their competence and professionalism and serve as an advocate
on issues affecting the real estate management industry. Site devoted
to IREM activities, no other links.
New Zealand Property Institute
http://www.property.org.nz/
Formed in 2000, covers all aspects of property management, development,
valuations, consultancy e.t.c.
Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES):
http://business.unisa.edu.au/prres/
Good links to affiliated sites. Access to conference papers and journals.
Real Estate Research Institute (USA)
http://www.reri.org/
A non-profit organization created to stimulate high quality research
on real estate
investment performance and market fundamentals.
Rics Online (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) UK
http://www.rics.org/about_us/about_rics/
For professionals involved in land, valuation, real estate, construction
and
environmental issues. International in outlook , and involved in education,
training, ethics, standards, information and research.
Urban Land Institute (USA)
http://www.uli.org/DK/uli_About_fst.html
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide responsible leadership
in
the use of land to enhance the total environment. It facilitates the
exchange of
ideas, information and experience among local, national and international
industry leaders and policy makers.
Australian Financial Services Directory
http://www.afsd.com.au/
Property investment, financial planning and analysis, economic forecasts,
and much more.
Australian Property Magazine
http://www.austprop.com.au/index.html
Internet advertising service for Australian real estate and international
properties.
AusSoft Innovative Solutions
http://www.aussoft.com/Search/CouncilSearch.asp?state=vic
A commercial site which provides links to all rural and metropolitan
Council home pages in Victoria and throughout Australia.
Commercial Real Estate.Com
http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/
Guide to Australian commercial & industrial real estate.
Domain
http://www.domain.com.au/
Online real estate advertising - property sales, auction results, finance,
home improvement, and links to other states.
Jenman
http://www.jenman.com.au/index.php
An education and training company which promotes ethics in real estate.
Property Look
http://www.propertylook.com.au/
Aims to be a large comprehensive commercial property listing portal in
the Australian and New Zealand marketplace.
Property.com.au
http://review.com.au/
All aspects of the Australian property market: buying, selling, renting,
leasing. Financial and legal aspects are covered.
Property Web
http://propertyweb.com.au/
Australian commercial site with a good selection of links.
Realestate.com.au
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=bhp&t=res
Includes online property listings and related services.
Real Estate View
http://www.realestateview.com.au/
A site owned by the real estate industry.
CB Richard Ellis
http://www.cbrichardellis.com.au/
Reports, bulletins, statistics on retail and office markets in Australia
and overseas. Follow the Research link.
Colliers International
http://www.colliers.com/Markets/Australia/
Offers a full range of property services: sales, leasing, property and
project management, valuation, research and consultancy.
LuxuryRealEstate.Com
http://www.luxury-realestate.com/
Luxury homes worldwide. Features virtual tours of some amazing mansions.
Australian Housing and Urban Research
Institute (AHURI):
http://www.ahuri.edu.au/
Melbourne based. A national research organisation, specialising in housing
and urban research and policy. Good links to reports and research in
progress.
Centre for Population and Urban Research
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/sociology/cpur/
An independent research organisation. It has prepared research reports
for a number of Commonwealth, State and Local Government departments
as well as for private sector agencies. Its focus is on the regional
and urban impacts of the larger demographic, social and economic changes
affecting Australian society.
Australian Conservation Foundation
www.acfonline.org.au
Takes a solution-oriented approach to environmental issues, and seeks
to form partnerships with business groups to achieve ecologically sustainable
outcomes.
Australasian Legal Information
Institute (AUSTLII)
http://www.austlii.edu.au
A Joint facility of UTS & UNSW Faculties of Law. A variety of legal
information. Cases and legislation may be searched by State
Charles Sturt University’s
- A Guide to Australia
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/
Lots of links, including ones to real estate agents in a variety of Australian
cities and towns.
Trust for Nature (Victoria)
www.tfn.org.au
Strives to ensure that all significant natural areas in private ownership
in Victoria are conserved.
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