Winter can be a bit of a dreary time of year for anybody. Especially if you’re stuck at home more often than you used to be. With still plenty of uncertainty surrounding when the world will be back to normal, our homes have become a sanctuary. The only problem is, they’ve also become our office. …
It’s not uncommon these days to find people looking for a sea change. City life is busy, hectic and for many, downright irritating. They want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and move to the country for some more space. The rural or acreage lifestyle is considered by many to …
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Once upon a time, it seemed ludicrous to knock down a perfectly good house and build a new one in its place. Why go to all that trouble when you could sell and move to another home? However, attitudes have shifted considerably in the modern world, and a knockdown and rebuild is now an extremely …
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The idea of downsizing your property happens for a number of reasons. Many people want to downsize once their children have left the nest, or they’re retiring and don’t want a large house to maintain anymore. People could be trying to free up money in their weekly budget, or even trying to save for something …
There was a time not so long ago when the dream for most people was to own the biggest house possible for their budget. Unfortunately, this actually led people to stretch their budget to the limit. They found they couldn’t really enjoy their life because there was no money left over from their mortgage payments. …
The idea of a ‘additional, self contained living space’ has been around for a long time now, however, their uses are much more diverse than the name implies. You may not choose to have nan living in your backyard, but there are plenty of other reasons people choose to build a additional, self contained living …
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Pinterest, for those who haven’t checked it out, is a place to share images, designs and a whole host of other things. Essentially, you can make a collage board with things that catch your eye – and this is called ‘pinning’. Pinterest has become somewhat of a go-to for interior design as well, with experts …
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In years gone by, homes on rural property were really only the domain of those in the agricultural and farming industries. Farmland was exactly that – land to operate a farm on. These days, many people from all walks of life are looking to pack up and move to the country, so to speak. Escaping …
The idea of designing and building your ideal home is a dream come true for thousands of Kiwis each year. As with anything of this significance, care needs to be taken to ensure a well thought out, functional house plan. This article explains some of the main things to consider when designing a home. Given these …
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There’s a lot to consider when designing new home. But, it’s also a very personal thing. Every family will have different ideas about what the perfect home looks like. Then, of course, you’ll need to consider your budget, but aside from that, the options are endless. Here are a few tips on designing your ideal …
Everyone carries around in their head a dream home. Most people know what preferred house designs they like most. It’s just that most people end up buying a house that meets their budget rather than fits their dream home design. But what if you could have both? Wonder if you could build your dream home …
If deciding to become a homeowner isn’t a big enough undertaking, as a potential home buyer you are faced with the age-old decision of whether it’s best for you to buy an existing property or buy land and build a brand new home. For many Kiwi First Home Buyers and home buyers in general, not …
Going to build a new home or buy an existing one? Read More »
