Modern decor is all about clean lines, minimalism, and a focus on functionality.

Assessing the feasibility of building a new home on a specific site involves considering various factors to determine if the site is suitable for your needs and meets regulatory requirements.

Modern interior design is all about embracing innovation, functionality, and self-expression.

Designing a new home is an exhilarating journey that allows you to shape your living space to reflect your personality, lifestyle, and needs.

We met a couple called Mel and Dave at a barbeque recently. We started chatting, as you do, over a beer and a burnt sausage. When they heard we had a building company, they poured out a tale of woe about the house they’d just built. It was such a familiar story, and such a useful lesson…

Finding a section you love is hard. And when you do, it’s probably not going to be perfect. ‘Oh well’, you think. ‘So we’ll need to level it out, or build a pole house, or build around that stand of protected trees…how hard can that be?’

What is it about Kowhai in bloom, spring growth, and all those lambs frolicking in the fields that make us want to do something new? As the sap rises, many of us turn our thoughts to fresh beginnings. It’s a perfect time to move towards that dream of a new home.

Check all of your appliances are working. Although we had bought our oven some time ago, it wasn’t until it was installed and we went to use it that we noticed it had a fault. We ended up without an oven for two weeks whilst we waited for it to be serviced/repaired. It was very challenging hosting friends and family who wanted to come for dinner to celebrate the big move (thank goodness for slow cookers!).

Tiffany agrees to share her build mistakes and lessons so you can avoid them. When our Customer Relationships Manager Tiffany and her partner set about building their dream home, they thought they knew exactly what they wanted. But building is a dynamic process, and no matter how well organised you are, there are always surprises – and lots to learn.

Bathrooms are an important selling point for any house. That’s because people know they are expensive to re-do, so they want the bathroom to be both pleasant and functional. Here are our 5 top tips for getting a great bathroom in your new home.

Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s not just where you prepare and store food. It’s also where friends and family tend to gather, and where a lot of life happens. Have you noticed how it’s always the most crowded place at a party?