I am pleased to congratulate OpenLot.com.au on establishing the House + Land Expo 2022. Homeownership is the great Australian dream, and following a tumultuous two years as we’ve fought a global pandemic, our sense of place has never been more important. Melbourne remains one of the world’s best cities and regional Victoria offers bush, surf and some of Australia’s best food and wine, and is now more accessible than ever through flexible working. Although affordability does remain a challenge, two facts are clear: price rises have slowed in recent months, and Victoria is far more affordable than NSW. That brings opportunities for buyers! The House + Land Expo is Australia’s first major expo focused on land availability, home designs, turn-key townhomes and finance options. It brings over 50 developer and builder exhibitors under one roof, ensuring easy access to expert knowledge, property market insights and exclusive expo-only deals. I hope the House + Land Expo 2022 arms you with the information you need and brings you closer to your own home ownership goals. Yours faithfully Matthew Kandelaars Chief Executive Officer Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victoria 4