For most of us our homes represent comfort, safety and quality time with loved ones. We all spend a significant amount of our daily lives in our homes and seeking to provide the very best internal environment – a healthy home – is a top priority for many new builds. What Is A Healthy Home? [...]
The journey to building a new house is full of decisions - some easy and straight forward some a little trickier. You will have to decide on everything from paint colours, carpet and kitchen appliances through to things like location and materials. Perhaps the most important decisions come before any of these and they are [...]
We've all heard about building more eco-friendly energy efficient homes, but what is building sustainably all about? Read on to discover exactly what a sustainable house is, what materials are used and why sustainable building is so important here in New Zealand. What Are Sustainable Houses? The key to the definition of a sustainable house [...]
Building a new house is an exciting opportunity to create the home you’ve always wanted. Choosing the exact specifications, size and orientation along with being able to choose your colours, fixtures and fittings is not only fun and exciting it is often the culmination of many, many hours of planning and forethought. The enjoyment of [...]
A bespoke design that is tailored to your needs versus a renovation of someone else’s dream home? As with anything there are pros and cons to building versus buying a new home. Read on for our break down of everything from upfront costs, energy efficiency and the all-important location. Should I Build A New Home? Your [...]
Looking to build a new home in Christchurch or the Canterbury region and want to learn more about choosing the right builder, how to pick your section and which suburbs are the best to build in – post quakes? Take a look below for insider tips and industry advice on building your new home in [...]
When you're in the planning phase of your new home in Christchurch, budgeting is very important. You should be smart about budgeting, and always set aside a little extra for unforeseen costs. If you plan thoroughly from the start, you aren't going to have big unexpected bills later on. Be realistic When planning the budget for your [...]
If you're building new, having an energy efficient home is important. You can save money while helping to keep your family healthy in the process. There are many things you do in your new home to keep energy consumption low. Some of this technology used to be very expensive, but prices have dropped as it improves and becomes more [...]
When you have, or are planning for a family, there are a number of things you need to look at in your new house design. Certain things will ensure the home accommodates the whole family and their needs. If you've just started a family, or already have a few children, there are a few ideas you can use [...]
Contemporary design is a sure way to make your new Canterbury home timeless. It's made up of simple, clean, smooth surfaces without any clutter or intricacies. It's sophisticated and comfortable, giving a lived in but fresh feel. The idea is to blend your furnishings and decorations for a neat, clean look. So try to avoid boxy furniture or too many decorations. Elements [...]
If you've thought about a new home in Canterbury, then you should consider building on the Port Hills. There are many innovations in building today that allow you to make use of topography to build a unique home. This saves spending time and money on heavy retaining, excavating and flattening of land. Building on the Port [...]
If you haven't been able to find your ideal home in an existing property, then custom home building might be the ideal choice for you. Maybe you have a large family and need multiple rooms and bathrooms. You could entertain a lot and need extra guest rooms with their own en-suites. Need an indoor studio with the right lighting? [...]
The first step for your new section build is buying your land. Choosing the right piece of land can be exciting, but you have to make sure you do some research. Look around in the area you're considering and then choose the piece of land that most appeals to you. Make sure your home will fit comfortably [...]
Indoor outdoor flow is a great way to improve your home's potential. When you live in a good climate like Christchurch, enjoying a good outdoor indoor flow can be very important. There are several ways of improving the flow as well as your property overall. Our tips: One of the easiest ways of starting the process is [...]
When it comes to the house plans of your new home, there are so many things to consider. From the amount of living rooms, bedroom and bathrooms, to the colours of your fixtures and fittings. To help simplify the entire process, many building companies offer tried and tested pre-designed home plans. Some also allow the option [...]
