Building you home may be a daunting task at the start of the journey, but there are some very useful things you and your building team can firm up and work on together, especially in today’s market of supply chain and rising costs. LOCK IN YOUR CHOICES At contract time, […]
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How to build the best home for your budget – Design and build
Building your home Building a home is a project and a journey, not just a destination. As a client working with a building company it’s important to create a scope for your project before you start building. First of all, it’s time to decide if building is right for you. […]
Read MoreWhy buy a house and land package
SAVE TIME, MINIMISE STRESS & FIND YOUR DREAM HOME House and land packages are new properties sold off the plan, with a range of customisable home designs to choose from. Rather than buying a section and building on your own, a house and land packages allows you to buy a […]
Read MoreWhy build or buy in Te Kauwhata
WELCOME TO TE KAUWHATA Breath in the fresh air, let out a sigh and relax…. in your new home town with space, family, new friends and a beautiful new home. Located in the Golden Triangle between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga, the small rural town of Te Kauwhata is located 2 […]
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A record number of new housing build consents but some just won’t be built
With a record number of consents for new homes issued last year, construction could still be delayed due to lack of workers, specialist trades and materials. Even without Covid-19 or other disruptions New Zealand only build around 40,000 homes per year for the entire country. Many builders are booked up […]
Read MoreGrants To Buy A House For Sale In Te Kauwhata
KiwiSaver HomeStart Grants The KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant and KiwiSaver First Home Savings Withdrawal are often confused for each other. They are two different financing vehicles, but you might qualify for both. Our advice today is for a first home buyer’s grant. By using a KiwiSaver membership, you will speed up […]
Read More5 Top Preparation Steps When You Build New Homes
The journey to building a new home starts years before any architect puts pen to paper. Your project will be immeasurably more enjoyable, and costly mistakes will be avoided if you focus on a good preparation process. Here are the five top preparation steps to take: Budget Planning Budget should […]
Read MoreHouses With 4 Bedrooms: How Much House Is Enough?
Every family, and person, is unique and therefore so will your home be unique. Your family might be growing or each member of the family might have equipment-heavy hobbies. Or, your children might have flown the coop so you’re changing from a house with 4 bedrooms with a room for […]
Read MoreWill there be a second property boom as boarders open and kiwis return home?
New Zealand is experiencing an artificially-suppressed housing market. The small decline in house prices due to less buyers in the market as the banks lending criteria makes it harder to secure a mortgage. However, as borders reopen, house prices – alongside demand – could reignite as those locked out through […]
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