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Wisdom Properties Group

Our Story

Wisdom Homes is a multi-award winning homebuilder, committed to the pursuit of a higher standard of living for Australian families.

Wisdom Properties Group was founded in 1999 with a passion for home design and sophisticated living, proudly building thousands of new homes for families across New South Wales. Each home is built with the company’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. This passion remains integral to Wisdom’s purpose today - to enrich the lives of our customers by making luxury and value accessible through beautiful homes, pools & landscaping.

In 2016, Sumitomo Forestry Australia – a division of Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Group became joint owners of Wisdom Homes, and in 2022, took its ownership stake to 100%. Japan's Sumitomo Forestry Group is an organisation boasting over 300 years experience and a global property leader, building over 20,000 homes annually. Ownership by Sumitomo Forestry Group brings assurance of Wisdom Homes' longevity, plus high standards of governance, professionalism and sustainability.

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Backed by 300 years of construction excellence

The Sumitomo Forestry Group was founded in 1691.

For over 330+ years, we have expanded our businesses and now operate across forestry, manufacturing and distribution of timber and building materials, housing both in Japan and overseas, and biomass power generation. Sumitomo Forestry Group has a shareholder funds position of AUD $7 billion (based on net assets of JPY 682.6 trillion at 31 December 2022 converted at the average exchange rate over the 12 months to that date).

In 2022, our group net sales were AUD $18.3 billion and recurring income was AUD $2.1 billion.

Please be assured, if you are building a new home, you are in safe hands. We look forward to completing your new home to our renowned high standard of quality.

26,000 detached homes and apartments settled globally in 2022.

In 2022, based on site starts, we are the 4th largest detached home builder group in Japan* and the 3rd largest in Australia. In the USA, we were the 8th largest detached home builder group in 2021 based on settlements.

1999

Wisdom Properties Group was formed

2006

First display home opened
Sold 59 homes within the first year of the display home opening.

2011

Launched Pools & Landscapes
Wisdom Pools and Landscapes was established to provide Wisdom Homes customer the ultimate convenience of one builder, one contract & one timeframe.

2015

Winner of the HIA NSW Most Professional Builder Award
(Major Professional Builder)

2016

Partnership with Sumitomo Forestry Group

2017

Opened Gregory Hills Head office

2018

Launch of Canvas Quarter Selection Studio
Opened Sydney CBD Design studio
Launch of Hoot Homes

2019

Launch of Wisdom Communities

2022

Move to 100% ownership by Sumitomo Forestry Group Australia
Expansion to Hunter Region

2023

WINNER: HIA NSW Region - Display Home $400 - $450K (Capri 36, Cobbitty)
WINNER: HIA NSW Region - Display Home $400 - $450k (Impression, Cobbitty)
WINNER HIA NSW Region - Townhouse Villa Development over 6 dwellings (Willhelm Terraces, Catherine Park Estate)

The Wisdom Difference

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Experience our reputation for excellence. Receive a home built with design sensibility, quality construction and quality inclusions. Enjoy a memorable homebuilding journey where you receive complete transparency, regular communication and a personalised service. Partner with a builder who stands apart for all the right reasons.

Quality Builds

Enjoy a 25 year structural guarantee and handpicked inclusion options and an award-winning team.

Transparent Complete Pricing

Full turn key solutions including homes, pools and landscaping

Canvas Quarter

Canvas Quarter is our state of the art design and selections centre. Your complete one stop shop and new home destination choice

Personalised Service

After Care Program including a maintenance period 24/h hotline for home emergencies - for your added assurance

Design Matters

100+ stunning designs to choose from

Sumitomo Forestry Group Ownership

Backed by a $7 billion company, building 20,000+ homes annually

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ISO 45001:2018 Certified

ISO 45001 is a globally recognised standard that sets the benchmark for workplace health and safety management systems. Its implementation not only demonstrates our commitment to a safe working environment but also underscores our commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and dedication to our employees and contractors.

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Awards

WISDOM has a long-standing reputation for excellence as recognised by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Spa and Pool Association of Australia (SPASA).