House and land

House and land packages bring together the land, home design and building contract in one clear package price. 

With Eden Brae’s house and land packages, you won’t have to juggle separate quotes, source land independently, or manage planning and development approvals yourself. Our team helps make the process easier so you can focus on selecting the location and the home design that fits how you want to live.

The packages are designed to make building easier with well-thought-out home designs and a clear route to construction. It’s a simpler way to build, giving you more certainty from the start and helping you move forward with confidence.

A house and land package brings together a selected block of land and a home design for a fixed price.

Unlike buying an established home, where the existing home and land are purchased together under one contract, a house and land package usually involves two separate contracts. One contract is for the land purchase, and the other is for the construction of your new home.

The land contract is generally completed first, with settlement taking place once the land is ready and the purchase conditions have been met. The building contract then covers the home design, construction costs and inclusions. 

For further details, read our article: House and Land Packages Explained.

A house and land package can offer strong value for buyers who want to build a new home with more certainty from the start. With the land and home design brought together in one package price, it can make budgeting simpler and reduce some of the unknowns that often come with building.

It can also be a practical method of buying a new home in a growing community. Many of the Eden Brae packages are situated within well-designed estates that are close to existing or future facilities, so you can select a location that suits your current and future lifestyle needs.

The value also comes from knowing we’ve already considered site costs and council requirements, which gives you a clearer picture of what’s included from the very beginning.

We cover more in The 5 Main Benefits of House and Land Packages.

A turnkey house and land package is designed to be as close to move-in ready as possible. It generally includes all you need to live comfortably from day one, including flooring, driveway, landscaping, fencing, letterbox, clothesline and other practical inclusions, as well as the house and the land.

A basic house and land package generally includes the land and home build, but some finishing items may sit outside the package price. This means you may need to allow for additional costs after construction, depending on what’s included in your contract.

Inclusions can vary by package, estate and home design, so it’s important to check exactly what’s covered. Some items, such as landscaping, fencing, window coverings or other finishing touches, may not be part of your package unless clearly stated in the contract.

The best way to compare packages is to look beyond the headline price and read the inclusions carefully. With Eden Brae, you can be assured that the team will go through the details of what we include and what we don't, so you know exactly what to expect.

If you already have land, we can still build you the perfect home you’ve always wanted. We build in many great locations across Sydney metropolitan and regional areas, and we offer a fantastic range of new house designs to choose from. We’ve also made the process simple and transparent, and our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way, so it couldn’t be any easier!

Yes. Eden Brae gives you more certainty with a 12-month contract price lock as you move through the early stages of your house and land journey.

This means your build price is locked in for 12 months from contract, helping you budget with more certainty while land settlement, finance, approvals and pre-construction steps are being finalised. It’s a helpful safeguard in a market where building costs can change due to things outside of our control.

Buying a house and land package with Eden Brae is designed to feel clear and manageable from the start. While the exact steps for how we build vary depending on the estate, land registration, finance and approvals, the journey generally follows these straightforward steps.

First, you speak with the Eden Brae team about where you want to live, your budget and the type of home you’re envisioning. From there, you can explore available house and land packages, compare locations, review home designs and understand what’s included in the package price.

Once you’ve chosen your preferred package, you’ll usually pay an initial deposit to secure it. You’ll then review the land contract and building contract carefully, including the inclusions, site costs, developer requirements and any package-specific details.

The next step is contract signing. Because a house and land package usually involves two contracts, one for the land and one for the build, it’s important to understand the timing of each. Land settlement generally happens before construction can begin. At the same time, you’ll work with your lender or broker to set up finance, which may include a construction loan that releases funds in stages as your home is built.

Once the land has settled and your finance, final plans and approvals are in place, your build can move towards the actual construction of your home. 

Your finance options will depend on the type of house and land package you choose, your deposit, lender requirements and whether you’re buying off the plan or choosing a completed home.

For many off-plan house and land packages, finance is structured across two parts: the land purchase and the construction of the home. This often means settling on the land first, then using a construction loan for the build. A construction loan is different from a standard home loan because funds are usually released in stages as your home progresses (deposit, slab, frame, lock-up and completion).

It’s important to ask questions early around finance approval, valuations, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), deposit bonds and whether grant funds can be used towards the deposit.

First home buyers may also be able to explore low-deposit pathways, including the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme (previously First Home Guarantee Scheme), subject to eligibility, lender approval and package price requirements.
 

You get award-winning designs, trusted builder support, desirable locations, and a streamlined process backed by decades of experience.

The start of your build will be pushed back if your land settlement is delayed. Most house and land packages require that the land be settled before the build can commence, so any delay to land registration or settlement timing can have an impact on the overall build time.

This can also affect your finances. Your loan approval may require review or an extension, your construction loan timing may shift and your lender might request refreshed documentation before settlement or site start. It’s a good idea to stay in regular contact with your broker or lender, so you understand how long your approval remains valid and what may need to be refreshed.

NSW off-the-plan land contracts tend to include a sunset clause. This sets a date by which certain milestones, such as registration of land, must occur. In NSW, there are buyer protections in relation to sunset clauses and a developer can’t simply rely on a sunset clause to terminate an off-the-plan residential contract without following the proper process, which may include prospective buyer consent or getting a Supreme Court order. Before you sign, ask your conveyancer or solicitor to explain the sunset date, extension rights and the consequences of reaching the sunset date.

Leading up to giving notice on your current home, make sure you have a clear update on land settlement and the expected construction start date. Building in a buffer can help reduce pressure if dates move.

Once you’ve moved in, Eden Brae allows a maintenance period or 'defects liability period', that gives you time to settle in and find any issues that might not have been obvious at handover.

Defects can be unfinished items that are not to the agreed standard or minor issues that arose after handover. 

Eden Brae has made it effortless with the Onsite Inspect app, as part of the post-handover experience. It’s a clear step-by-step 90-day maintenance check that you can complete in your own time. Simply add photos and descriptions of anything you want reviewed and your request will be sent to the Eden Brae team for assessment.

Once submitted, Eden Brae will review the items, confirm what’s covered and arrange the next steps. Response times can vary depending on the nature of the issue and whether further assessment is required. You should always raise urgent matters as soon as possible through the appropriate Eden Brae contact.

This post-handover support sits alongside your statutory warranty rights in NSW and other warranties.