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Navigating Victoria’s property investment landscape with Ken Dodds
The Australian residential property landscape is rich with possibilities, especially for first-time investors ready to take confident steps toward securing their financial future.
While recent regulatory changes and evolving tax policies have introduced some complexities to the market, Victoria remains an attractive landscape for savvy investors, thanks to its pricing stability and strong population growth.
Resimax Group’s Ken Dodds offers practical insights to help first-time investors navigate today’s dynamic market and build financial wealth through smart residential property investment.
Victoria’s investment window
Interest rates have already begun to ease, with further reductions anticipated throughout 2025. This is expected to make finance more accessible for buyers.
Lower borrowing costs are likely to boost buyer confidence, increase competition, and place upward pressure on property prices, particularly in Victoria. While property markets in other states have recorded significant price growth over the past two years, Victoria’s market has remained comparatively stable.
“Victoria will represent huge value, given that pricing has been quiet for the last couple of years, yet it still has the lion’s share of international and interstate migration,” Ken explains.
This combination of affordability, strong population growth, and a persistent shortage of housing positions Victoria for substantial price movement over the coming years. As other states approach the peak of their market cycles, Victoria offers investors the chance to enter at a more favourable point with stronger growth potential.
Emerging growth areas in Melbourne’s north and west, including Eynesbury, Beveridge, Mernda, and Wallan, are particularly well-positioned. Supported by new infrastructure, growing employment hubs, and family-focused amenities, these areas are primed for long-term capital growth and strong rental demand.
Overcoming common barriers for first-time investors
A common misconception among first-time investors is the belief that purchasing close to home is ‘safer’. However, this approach can limit opportunities for stronger returns.
“At one stage, investors typically invested within a radius of five kilometres from their place of residence. That effectively meant they were missing out on what could be some excellent deals that might have been six kilometres away or even in another state.”
Fear around managing a property from a distance is another major hurdle, though these concerns can be eased with the right support network in place.
Resimax Group’s end-to-end service capabilities, covering development, construction, and property management, is designed to simplify the entire journey. By providing an end-to-end solution, we allow investors to focus on growth without getting bogged down in day-to-day logistics.
Why detached housing matters
For first-time investors aiming to build lasting wealth, Ken says detached housing offers clear advantages over high-rise apartments.
“Apartments, particularly in inner-city areas, are at greater risk of oversupply, especially as institutional investors expand into the build-to-rent sector. Detached homes, located in family-oriented estates close to schools, transport, and employment hubs, offer a more resilient investment backed by consistent demand,” he concludes.
Resimax Group’s commitment to quality detached housing is more than a development strategy, it is backed by real investment. As one of the largest investors in its own estates through the Australian-first build-to-rent program, Resimax Group supports first-time investors, sharing their goals for long-term growth and success.