For decades, the property investment world in Australia has been dominated by men, driven by aggressive strategies and high capital. But quietly and steadily, a different story is unfolding. More women are entering the market, arming themselves with education, strategy, and purpose. They’re not just participating in the game. They’re changing it. They’re creating opportunities for mums who want to invest in property. 

One of the most powerful examples of this shift is Real Estate for Women (R4W), an initiative led by single mum and IT professional, Varsha, in partnership with property strategist Moxin Reza, founder of Investor Partner Group. Together, they are rewriting the narrative around who gets to build wealth through property, and how.

Varsha’s story is one many women will relate to. When her marriage ended, she assumed the emotional fallout would be the hardest part. What she didn’t expect was the crushing weight of financial responsibility, especially as a mother.

“Being a single mum in a high-pressure job, I knew I needed a side hustle that worked around my life. I didn’t want to miss out on raising my child, but I also didn’t want to struggle forever,” she says.

Like many Australian women, Varsha faced a grim reality. On average, women retire with 42 percent less superannuation than men, a gap driven by time out of the workforce, part-time roles, and a persistent gender pay gap. Single mothers are particularly vulnerable to financial insecurity, often forced to make difficult trade-offs between earning a living and caring for their children.

Varsha turned to property investment, not through flashy deals or risky strategies, but through education. Alongside Moxin Reza, she helped launch R4W, an initiative focused on empowering women with practical, real-world knowledge about property investing.

“Most women aren’t looking for a get-rich-quick scheme. They want tools, confidence, and a clear path,” says Reza. “R4W gives them that.”

Delivered through the Australian Property Academy, R4W offers targeted courses like Real Estate for Beginners, Investor Grade Secrets, and Buyer’s Agent Essentials, all designed to demystify property and make investing more accessible to women.

Unlike traditional buyer’s agent models that prioritise transactions, R4W places education at the centre. The goal is long-term empowerment, not short-term profit.

So far, the results speak volumes. More than 150 women have completed R4W programs and gone on to invest with confidence. An additional 20 women have become licensed buyer’s agents, building their own careers while helping others enter the market.

“We focused on trust, education, and community. That’s what makes the difference,” says Varsha. “R4W isn’t just a business. It’s a mission to help women build financial futures they can rely on.”

The rise of women in property investment is not a trend. It’s a quiet revolution. And while others are still playing catch-up, R4W and Investor Partner Group are leading the charge—one educated, empowered woman at a time.