If you’re building your new home and looking for an interior design style, one of the most popular is Hamptons. While inspired by the luxurious beachside holiday homes of Long Island in New York, Hamptons is an extremely popular interior design style no matter where you live. So, even if you don’t live by the …
If you’ve ever thought about moving to the country, there’s no better time than now. With house prices rising in city areas, many people are making a lifestyle change and heading into rural areas. It’s an amazing way of life, but there are also some considerations before you pack up and head for the hills. …
The term ‘luxury’ often conjures up images of sprawling countryside mansions or ultra-modern suburban homes with incredibly intricate architecture. But one person’s idea of luxury might be very different to their neighbours. When building from luxury house plans in NZ, you have a great deal of control over how much luxury your budget allows. For …
When you’re in the market for a new home, whether it be your first or last, it’s never easy to know which way to go. Do you buy some land, then find a builder to construct your dream home? Do you just buy an existing property that’s on the market? Or do you look for …
If you want to own a home, there are plenty of ways to go about it. You can build a new home, buy an existing one or do a knockdown-rebuild. Whichever way you choose, it’s going to be an exciting time for you and your family, but if you chose to buy an existing home, …
If you’re considering building a new home, there’s a lot to think about. You’ve got to worry about finance, finding a block of land, choosing your building company and much more. Once that’s all done, you’ve then got to choose from a range of housing floor plans. Alternatively, you might enlist an architect to design …
New Zealand is such a diverse country in so many ways. This also extends to the living preferences of its 5 million+ residents, with people being able to choose from a range of different house designs in New Zealand. Of course, housing has changed a lot over the years for a number of reasons such …
In New Zealand today, and particularly when you get closer to the major cities, land to build on is in scarce supply. Due to the high demand for land in already densely populated areas, housing lot sizes are trending smaller rather than larger. With less space available, home builders are now being required to build …
When you decide to build a new home, you’ve got a lot of choices to make. Perhaps the most important one is your choice of builder. Working with reputable, high-quality building companies is a completely different experience than working with, shall we say, less-reputable operators. If you want to take the hassle out of building …
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House and land packages are extremely popular in New Zealand. With building prices rising, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. And cutting down the usual costs of designing a custom home is a good way to do it. But are house and land packages cheaper than buying an existing home? Let’s explore …
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Are you planning to build a home in the near future? Whether it’s your first home or your dream home after years of saving, the design is the most crucial aspect. NZ home designs come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there’s always something to perfectly suit your needs. But knowing what you need for …
“How long does it take to build a house?” can be a little bit like asking “How long is a piece of string?” because naturally, home building times can vary depending on several factors. However, knowing roughly how long it takes to build a house is important for planning. When you decide to build a …
