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Home buying terminology explained

For some, the lingo that comes up as part of buying your first home can feel like another language. We have made it easy for you by explaining what some of these terms mean.

6 Tips to Downsizing to an Apartment

Thinking about downsizing? You’re not alone. According to the ATO, nearly 60,000 downsizers in Australia put their homes up for sale in the past five years alone. Apartment living can be a sophisticated and enticing option for many downsizers. In our experience, common motivations for downsizing to...

Pioneer study aids property industry move toward Net Zero

Responding to climate change is one of the biggest challenges affecting our society globally, and every industry across the planet has a role to play in addressing the impacts of their operations. In Australia, the property development industry is the fourth biggest carbon emissions producer and it...

Low deposit house and land packages

‘Low deposits’ and ‘house and land packages’ are hot topics for new homebuyers. While house and land packages are an enticing option for their simplicity and affordability, saving up for a deposit can be a significant hurdle.

Does a house and land package make a good investment?

Across Australia, house and land packages are a popular choice amongst homebuyers, as they are a relatively affordable housing option within communities that offer a great lifestyle. The range of benefits that come from buying land and building a new home extends to investors. If you are looking to...

Downsizers share their experience with Cedar Woods

Hear from our downsizer residents on their experience taking this big next step in a Cedar Woods community.

A case study into WA's first community energy sharing network, Eve at Eglinton Village

Cedar Woods is committed to delivering innovative solutions that deliver long-term environmental and social benefits to our communities, as part of our broader ESG strategy. In a joint initiative with leading independent power producer, Zenith Energy, we launched WA’s first-ever residential...

Is buying off the plan right for you?

With property in high demand, buying a new home ‘off the plan’ is an increasingly popular choice for homebuyers across Australia. An off the plan property is one that will be built and completed in the future to a predetermined design. Just like any property purchase, when deciding whether this is...

10 tips for saving your house deposit

Amongst the excitement of planning for your first home, the amount needed to get your foot in the door can seem daunting. Saving for a house deposit remains one of the biggest hurdles to entering the property market for many Australians.

A case study into the creation of Perth’s most sustainable suburb, Bushmead

Bushmead is one of Cedar Woods’ most awarded estates for environmental excellence and is a standout example of the successful integration of residential housing and a surrounding conservation area. From the extensive retention of native trees and revegetation efforts to our sustainability...

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