19 Sep The Hidden Cost of Waiting to Build
Delaying Your Build? Here’s How Much It Could Be Costing You
It’s tempting to “wait and see” when it comes to building a home – but delaying can actually cost you thousands.
Here’s why:
– Land prices are climbing: Even a small 2–3% increase in land prices could add $10,000+ to your build.
– Construction costs rise: Material and labour costs continue to trend upwards – locking in today’s price can protect you from future increases.
– Missed capital growth: Every month you wait is a month you’re not building equity in your own property.
– Rental payments add up: The longer you rent, the more money you’re putting into someone else’s pocket.
At Escape Homes, we can help you lock in a fixed-price contract now – giving you peace of mind and protection from rising costs.
Act now to secure your build price and take advantage of today’s market conditions. Contact our team for available house & land packages.
Key Findings from Victoria’s Market in 2025
– Victoria’s economy remains relatively resilient, with projections of ~2.5% growth for the year ahead.
– Master planned estates in growth corridors (fringe Melbourne) such as Melton, Werribee, Pakenham, and Tarneit are repeatedly mentioned in forecasts as offering both affordability and future capital uplift.
– Regional Victoria is returning to positive growth, with house values up ~1.1% annually and good signs that demand is improving.
Best Suburbs / Estates to Think About Investing In
Here are some greenfield / growth-areas (or fringe suburbs) with high potential, especially for land + house packages:
Suburb / Region | Key Strengths | What Makes It a Strong Contender |
Melton (Western Melbourne) | Affordable land, strong population growth, good infrastructure planning. | Likely to see solid capital growth as development continues outwards. Also, good rental yields from land-rich estates. |
Werribee (South-West fringe) | Good transport links, improving infrastructure, natural growth corridor. | Offers a mix of lower cost land, existing amenities, and potential for bigger capital gains over time. |
Pakenham | Historically one of the fastest-growing suburbs; lots of new development and infrastructure spending. | Good for investors wanting newer land releases where demand is strong. |
Tarneit | Great for new estates, growing population, improve transport, relatively affordable compared to inner suburbs. | Likely to benefit from continued spillover growth; good for both capital gain and resale. |
Officer, Clyde North | Emerging suburbs with approved / planned infrastructure, and strong population growth pressure driving demand. | Good “next wave” suburbs where supply is being released and people are shifting to the fringe. |
Risks & What to Check Before Investing
