Khurram Saeed joins industry leaders at The Urban Developer’s Melbourne Residential Summit

In May 2026, Resi Ventures Co-Founder and Director Khurram Saeed was a guest speaker at The Urban Developer’s Melbourne Residential Summit, joining fellow industry leaders to discuss the outlook for new communities and residential development.

The conference pointed to positive signs for Melbourne as a city defined by population growth and strong demand for residential development. Key takeaways included:

• Population growth continues to underpin long-term housing demand, with Melbourne expected to remain one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.
• Melbourne remains one of Australia’s strongest relative-value opportunities compared with Sydney and Brisbane.
• Buyers and investors from interstate are increasingly recognising Melbourne’s value proposition.
• Historically, some of the strongest opportunities have emerged from acquiring land during quieter market cycles.
• Infrastructure, affordability and housing supply remain critical priorities for the industry’s next phase of growth.

As Khurram put it:

“I’m a big believer in Melbourne. You can’t have 150,000 people moving to a city as great as Melbourne and keep it down.”

The event gave Resi Ventures the opportunity to contribute to the broader industry conversation around Melbourne’s housing market, affordability, population growth and the future delivery of new communities. It’s always a fantastic opportunity to attend events like these, connecting with industry peers and sharing insights.