Buying a New Home at Flourish – Your Step-by-Step Guide 

Purchasing a new home is a big milestone, filled with excitement and anticipation. To help make the process as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a simple guide to walk you through every step—from choosing your new homesite to collecting the keys.

If you have any questions along the way, the friendly team at the Flourish Sales Centre is here to help. They can answer all your questions and may even save you some time on research, so you can focus on what matters most - creating your dream home. 

Step 1: Make a List 

Before you start comparing options, it’s essential to consider what’s most important to you and your family. Is it location, lifestyle, budget, future growth, or access to amenities? Your priorities will often be shaped by your current stage of life. Are you planning to start a family, already have children, or are you looking for a place that offers a peaceful lifestyle for your retirement? 

Make a list of your ‘must-haves’ in order of importance. Putting your preferences on paper will help you narrow down communities and quickly determine if they offer what you need to flourish. 

Step 2: Do Your Research 

The next step is to dig deeper into the community, the developer, and the broader area. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask will help you feel confident about your decision. Here are some key considerations: 

• Developer Reputation: What other communities has the developer delivered? Are they known for creating high-quality estates? 

• Local Amenities: What amenities are nearby—shops, cafes, parks, school catchment areas, and medical services? 

• Transport Links: How connected is the area? Are there plans for new infrastructure such as train stations or road upgrades? 

• Future Growth: Is the area poised for future growth, making it a good investment? 

• Lifestyle Fit: Is proximity to nature, walking trails, and green open spaces important to you? 

At Flourish, we offer the best of both worlds—a peaceful, boutique community that is still close to everything you need. If you have any questions about purchasing land from a developer like Cedar Woods and the building process, feel free to stop by the Flourish Sales Centre, where our team is happy to walk you through the finer details. 

Step 3: Choosing Your Homesite 

Once you have chosen your community, it’s time to pick your perfect homesite. Here’s what you need to consider: 

• Size and Shape: This will largely depend on your budget and lifestyle requirements. Check the homesite’s frontage and depth, to ensure it can accommodate your preferred home design. 

• Orientation: Think about how your homesites’ orientation will affect sunlight, breezes, and energy efficiency. If you’ve already chosen a specific floorplan, pay close attention to the homesites’ position to make sure it suits your vision. 

• Outlook: At Flourish, you’re surrounded by nature no matter where you are, but no view is quite the same. Do you want your backyard to open onto bushland, or would you prefer to be closer to a park? A visit to our community is the best way to get a feel for the various options available. 

Step 4: Home Design 

Once you’ve chosen your homesite, it’s time to start designing your future home. At Flourish, we have a range of house and land packages by Queensland's leading builders, all carefully curated to fit within the estate’s design guidelines while still giving you the flexibility to add your own personal touch.  

For those who prefer more customisation, you may instead choose to purchase your homesite and collaborate with a custom home builder to create a home that perfectly fits your vision.  

Here’s what to keep in mind: 

• Short-term or Long-term: Is this home a stepping stone on your property journey, or do you want to design a space that will adapt to your changing needs over the years? 

• Must-Haves: Review your non-negotiables and rank them in order of priority. This will help you refine your design options and align your choices with your budget. 

• Budgeting and Wish Lists: Have a clear idea of your budget and how far you can stretch it. Create a ‘wish list’ of features you’d like and see how they fit into your overall plan. 

Step 5: Sign on the Dotted Line 

One of the great benefits of purchasing and building at Flourish is that the process is often simpler and more flexible than buying an established home. Typically, you’ll settle on the land first, which means you’ll only be paying mortgage repayments on the land initially. Once construction starts, you’ll begin making staged payments—outlined in your building contract—as each major milestone is completed. 

There are two key steps before you can move in: 

• Land Settlement: This is the legal process where land ownership is transferred from the seller to you, the buyer, once all conditions are met and titles are registered. 

• Building Your Home: The building process involves multiple stages including site preparation, slab down, framing, roof installation, lock-up, fit-out, and practical completion. Open communication with your builder throughout this period is crucial to keeping things on track. Read our step-by-step building process blog for more information. 

Step 6: Moving In 

Congratulations—you’ve made it! Moving into your new home at Flourish is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to organise, so we’ve created a handy moving checklist (link to resource) to help make the process as smooth as possible, starting from six weeks before your move until moving day. 

Ready to Get Started? 

Your dream home at Flourish is just a few steps away. Whether you’re ready to choose a homesite, start exploring house and land packages, or simply want to find out more about our community, the Flourish Sales Team is here to help you every step of the way. 

Contact us today and let’s get started on building a home where you can truly grow your way.