Your house design or ours? Often when we talk to clients at the start of the house building process there can be a lot of confusion when it comes to house design. If you've researched already you'll know that there are hundreds of different house plans to browse online in New Zealand alone. We try [...]
We are excited to offer a range of nearly 30 floor plans that will allow you to build an affordable house, holiday home or cottage. View all Plans Here. VIEW AFFORDABLE PLANS These floor plans and house designs are a collection of modern designs that will suit first homes buyers in New [...]
When it comes to the orientation (placement) of your new house on a site, there can be a lot to consider and each case will be different. You’ll want to maximise the amount of sun especially if your winter climate is cold and hash. As well as the getting the most out of the sunlight, [...]
Here are 6 house building tips for 2018. If you are thinking about building a new home in 2018, these tips could save you money and time. These ideas have come from helpings lots of Kiwis build their dream home or holiday getaway and we hope you’ll find them useful. Talk to us early in [...]
Why build a new house? There's lots of reasons and a benefits. Here's our list of 11 below - some of them are not always obvious. Would you consider building new as your next home? 1. Brand new and clean When you build a new house it will be perfectly clean. Over a ten year [...]
Which house roofline do you want for your new home? There are lots of different options available, but in New Zealand the three most often seen are hip, gable and mono. I this article we'll give you a very basic outline of each house roofline and some images to see the differences. The first thing [...]
If you are looking at new house building, then there are a few options to take when it comes to the type of build that you want. In this article we'll talk Design and Build which is what we mean when we say 'building from scratch'. When we talk about Design and Build, and starting [...]
Photo: local builders Fran and Jamie Cowan from Build7 Christchurch When you decide to build a new home, there's a lot to do. Where to start and what to expect from your local builder depends on what type of project you are looking at. To review, there is a House and Land Package - where [...]
You've probably heard about the new rental property Warrant of Fitness (WOF) that's been on the discussion table for a while now. The previous National led government started the ball running -thanks to the Greens. It's been picked up by the new Labour Government and Councils around New Zealand. According to this article on Stuff [...]
As house builders, you would think that our only concern is the successful building of your house. Yes that's important, but before we even get to start that part of the process there are a lot of things that need to be in place before that even starts. Finding the right section in the right [...]
House Building Options – The Basics When it comes to house building options, Design and Build is popular. But the term Design and Build can be confusing for Kiwis new to building a new home, so here’s a quick definition and a short explanation of what it’s all about. As a house building option, Design [...]
What are the advantages of building a new home compared to buying an existing house? We think there are lots of reasons, but here are just a few that we experience every week when we deal with our clients. The design and build process where you get exactly the home you want doesn't have to [...]
House and land deals offered by building companies including Build7 are growing in popularity for a good reason. The current housing 'crisis' in New Zealand has had a significant impact on both the supply and demand of housing. And it's no longer restricted to Auckland. In fact, as we head towards the end of 2016 [...]
