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New Stonewood Homes Franchisees utilising innovative software for an enhanced dream home building process

New Stonewood Homes franchisees are making the most of exclusive software that helps buyers visualise their designs and better understand their budgets. Daniel and Kirstie Wells, who bought the Bay of Plenty franchise in early 2024, say the innovative HOMEi software, alongside their wealth of construction industry experience, gives house buyers a deeper understanding of …

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Local builder says new home purchasers need to firm up their budget and have realistic expectations

Local builder says new home purchasers need to firm up their budget and have realistic expectations

Director of Stonewood Homes Manawatu and Horowheuna, Edgar Caballero, says with building costs and interest rates having risen over the past year, it was crucial people planning to have a new home built determine their budget and have a realistic wish list for their new home. “While building costs have now stabilised, they are not …

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Wellington Lions

Wellington Lions

Stonewood Homes extends partnership with Wellington Lions ahead of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC season Stonewood Homes has again signed on as a major sponsor of the Wellington Lions, who will kick off their Premiership campaign against Bay of Plenty at Sky Stadium on Sunday 7 August. Stonewood Homes Director Michael Chow said the residential building …

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New Design Trends To Address Land Supply and Size Issues

Clever home designs address land supply issues   With available land for new homes scarce across New Zealand and average block sizes getting smaller, architects are getting creative with new home designs, scrapping traditional design features to maximise useable space within homes. Architect Peter Mannion has just created a new range of house designs for …

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Exceptional craftsmanship cements House of the Year win

Exceptional Craftsmanship Cements House of the Year Win

Hein & Nikki MacKay always planned to make their new Beachlands home something special, but they never imagined the Scandi inspired property would take out the prestigious title of House of the Year.   Winning the Volume/Group Housing New Home $450,000 – $750,000 category, the MacKay’s partnered with builders Jeff Wilson and Jean Dougherty of Stonewood Homes …

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STONEWOOD HOMES WIN FOURTEEN AWARDS IN REGIONAL HOUSE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

STONEWOOD HOMES WIN FOURTEEN AWARDS IN REGIONAL HOUSE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

NZ new home builder Stonewood Homes has won fourteen building honours in the prestigious 2018 Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.  The esteemed competition celebrates building excellence in NZ. It awards the very best homes and builders in the country and recognises quality craftsmanship behind the build. “Our franchisees are always really proud …

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Auckland Housing Market still packing a punch according to Chow Brothers

Auckland Housing Market Still Packing a Punch According to Chow Brothers

The median Auckland house price may have fallen $5,000 from a year ago[1] and house prices for March and April are down $30,000 on previous months[2] but this isn’t stopping Chow brothers and NBR Rich Lister’s John and Michael Chow from forging ahead with developing a robust network of home building franchisees across Auckland. “We are on …

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Stonewood Homes Wins 6 Gold Medals at House of the Year Awards

Stonewood Homes came out as a frontrunner at the Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards 2017. Great design paired with excellent craftsmanship got the builder a total 23 awards to its credit including the four category awards and six gold awards. Delighted over the awards tally this year, John Chow, Director Stonewood Homes …

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StonewoodHomesWhangareigetstheGoldandCategoryattheHouseoftheYearawards

Stonewood Homes Whangarei gets the Gold and Category at the House of the Year awards 2017

Stonewood Homes Whangarei walked away with the gold and category award at the Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards 2017 in the PlaceMakers Volume /Group Housing $450k – $700k Category. “The award is a testament to our commitment to design and quality. We are delighted at what we achieved. Each year we have …

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Stonewood Homes East & South Auckland clinched three medals at the house of the year awards 2017

Stonewood Homes East Auckland walked away with the category, gold and silver award at the Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards 2017. GIB Showhome Award – Gold and Category Award PlaceMakers New Home Award $550k to $700k  – Silver Award “We are absolutely thrilled to have gotten the most coveted Category award in …

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Stonewood Homes Nelson struck a gold and silver at the House of the Year awards 2017

Stonewood Homes Nelson walked away with one gold and one silver award at the Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards 2017. “To win these awards is particularly satisfying as it demonstrates our brand’s dedication to quality. The Gold, Silver and Bronze awards indicate that they are 50, 65 & 80 per cent, respectively, …

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