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Ways to finance home renovations

You’ve decided that it’s time to give your house a little more TLC, whether it’s a makeover or a complete rebuild. However, you may not have the funds available to completely renovate your kitchen or improve your kerb appeal — and that’s just OK. Kiwis adore renovating, and it’s easy to understand why. A well-executed […]

Facts about commonly used construction materials

A number of building materials are used in the construction industry for various parts of a home project. Architects collaborate with structural engineers on the load-bearing capacities of the materials used in their designs, which include concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and stone. Each has a distinct strength, weight, and durability, making it suitable for a […]

Medium Density Housing

With more and more kiwis looking to build, own and live in medium-density housing, as a way to get on the Auckland property ladder, we thought we would walk you through some of the essential elements needed to make a medium-density housing project a success. First-time home buyers, young professionals, students, and young families are […]

What your quote means

Building a new house from the ground up can be an exciting experience, but it is also a pretty difficult process that can be rather bewildering to people who are not employed in the building professions. From obtaining council clearance to hiring a contractor, you will encounter a slew of difficulties that must be dealt […]

How to choose a builder

If you’re in the process of researching into building or renovating your home, there’s one important relationship that is involved, your builder. But when it comes to the critical decision of choosing, where do you start? Finding a builder is essentially like starting a trusting relationship. Entering this partnership takes a lot of honesty and […]