https://player.vimeo.com/video/829298830?h=89f8cd7ef9 Located in central Nelson on the banks of the Maitai River, the Maitahi Quarter townhouses were designed to maximise the potential of the riverfront site through offering a standard of high-end, architecturally-designed townhouse not widely available in the Nelson market. Embracing the riverside location, the architectural silhouette draws on the vernacular of the boat shed; a sheltering space […]
Key Considerations when Buying a Section When buying a section there are some key considerations to keep in mind. Do you have your own ‘grand design’ in mind? Are you thinking of taking the next step and buying a section to build it on? Sections generally are one of three types; flat, hillside or
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So, you’ve found a section, what happens now? Before you actually buy the section – the best advice I would give you at this point is find a builder who specialises in the type of build you have in mind for the type of section you have. For example, if you desire to build an
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Advantages of Choosing an Independent Builder One of the questions I get asked regularly is – ‘what are the advantages of engaging an independent builder’? In today’s building market, a large percentage of new homes are now built by group home builders (housing companies). For a lot of people this is a good option if
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When first meeting a prospective client one of the first questions that is often asked is “ How much a square metre will you charge to build our new house”? The square metre (m2) rate is a popular term used by group home building companies and many other builders who have a range of standard plans
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Architect or Draughtsperson : Who should you work with? Should you be looking for an Architect or Draughtsperson to help you design your dream home? Depending on what type of house design you have in mind, each will offer you different solutions for your Plans. Throughout my building career I have built lots of houses designed
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When you’ve got a site with glorious views of the mountains and the sea, you want a house that truly celebrates them. This semi-rural luxury property does just that and more. The owners of this long, sleek home enjoy a vista of the great outdoors from almost every room. Take the dining area, where meals