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Welcome to our home buyers blog

Innovating beyond traditional products to meet diverse housing needs

Change is one of the few certainties in life and that certainly rings true for Australia’s housing market. Residents’ needs, preferences and expectations are continuously evolving along with influences such as affordability, population changes and trends. Within this ever-changing environment, it...

Location, location, location – why it counts for sustainable living.

The solar panels are in place, and the rainwater retention tank is ready to go, but have you considered whether the location of your new home lends itself to living sustainably? While you’re bound to have come across the old saying location, location, location, when it comes to purchasing a home,...

Why downsizing makes sense – at any life stage.

Bigger isn’t always better. In fact, the concept of trading excessive space for a more compact way of living is gaining traction – and not just amongst empty nesters. Downsizing (or ‘right sizing’ as it’s also known) offers plenty of upsides, ranging from financial freedom to an improved lifestyle,...

A case study into environment-first design at Mariners Cove

Leading-edge, environment-first design that not only retains, but enhances, the natural environment is a key feature of many of Cedar Woods’ developments around Australia.

Exploring apartments and townhouses with Cedar Woods

For first-home buyers, investors, empty nesters and upgraders, purchasing a newly built home is an option packed with appeal. But when choosing your new home, it’s essential to do your homework – particularly when it comes to understanding what type of home suits you (now and into the future) and...

Upgrading to a new build? Here’s what you need to know

Whether you’re lusting after a bigger garden, struggling to live without a dedicated home office space, or needing to get into a better school catchment, upgrading to a home that better suits your needs is a common next step for many home buyers. And while there might be a few existing homes on the...

Looking for a sustainable home? Consider these 6 key features

With roughly 25% of Australia’s total carbon emissions coming from the property industry, Local and Federal Government requirements have become a driving force behind the increase in sustainable housing. And, as home buyers become more environmentally aware (and clued up on the associated cost...

Finding a community to suit your growing family

While you might be checking all the usual boxes when it comes to bedroom count, garage size and space for the trampoline, considering the surrounding community for your new home can have a huge impact on quality of life for you and your growing family. Here’s what to look for:

Everything you need to know about financing your first home

Purchasing your first home is a big leap – it’s often the biggest purchase you’ll make in your life, and initially, it can feel like there’s a lot to get your head around. There’s a heap of terminology to understand, deposits to organise, conversations with your bank or mortgage broker to be had...

5 things to love about compact living

Most of us aren’t quite ready to jump on the tiny home trend; however, more and more Australians are choosing homes with a compact footprint over the traditional quarter-acre dream – and with good reason. Smaller homes often mean smaller mortgages, less time (and money) spent on home upkeep and...

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