If you’re in the market for a new home, you’ll be glad to know that Stonewood Homes offers a massive range of New Zealand house designs to suit all preferences. Building from the plan is more cost-effective, so why not check out some of our incredible house designs below? Smaller homes Building a smaller home …
If you’re considering building a home, it’s always a good idea to visit show homes in Whangarei. Whether you want to view a particular style of home or you just want to check the builder’s workmanship, it’s a worthwhile excursion that helps make your homebuilding decision easier. However, not unlike viewing an existing home for …
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Whether you’re looking for your dream home, your first home, or you’d like to downsize, there are some terrific house and land packages in Waikato to choose from. However, not all packages are created equally, so it pays to know what you’re looking for. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on finding the …
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It feels like every day there is something in the news about the cost of living, but more specifically the cost of housing. Housing affordability has been an issue in New Zealand for a while now, which while frustrating, has simply meant that people need to change the way they think about housing. Affordable house …
Just because you want to build a new home, it doesn’t mean you need a huge house. Many people prefer small house designs in NZ because they are more manageable. Retirees, for example, may not want a huge, sprawling house to look after because they want to enjoy their retirement doing other things. First-home buyers …
As populations grow, cities tend to expand. So, while you may not find any vacant land to build on in the centre of Auckland, there are still plenty of places in the surrounding region where you can build a new home on. However, the closer you go to the cities, the higher the prices go …
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Breaking into the property market can be extremely difficult. Especially with rising costs of living making it even harder to save a deposit. For many New Zealanders, low deposit home loans are the answer. What are low deposit home loans? Typically, when buying a home you require a 20% deposit, which can be extremely difficult …
For people looking to get out of the rental market, the priority is often to find the cheapest way to build a house in NZ. This is due to a number of factors that have impacted the property market in the last couple of years. Firstly, rising costs of living are making it harder for …
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There’s just something about enjoying your breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all three) outside. But of course, to really get the most out of outdoor dining, you need to put some time and effort into designing an alfresco dining area that really suits your needs. We’ve put together a few tips to turn your outdoor …
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 …
