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 …
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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