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If you are making the exciting transition from renter to new homeowner, one of the things that you should prepare yourself for is the maintenance of your new home. High maintenance homes can be costly, tiring, and time-consuming to care for, especially if you have a busy schedule. Fortunately there are many features that you can incorporate into your home from the get-go to ensure that your home is (almost) maintenance-free! As experienced new home builders in the Far North, these are our tips for creating a low-maintenance home that is easy to care for. Laminate/Concrete Flooring If you are… Read more: Six Ways to Create a Low Maintenance Home

When you are in the process of having a brand new home built, there are many decisions that you need to make with regards to the design and features of your new home. Something that you should definitely take into consideration is investing in cost-saving features that will save you money in the long run. Even if some of these features have a significant upfront cost, you will thank yourself in a few years when your home maintenance costs are significantly lower than your neighbors’. As professional builders in the Bay of Islands area, Kerikeri builders provide you with a… Read more: Cost-Saving Features to Include in Your New Home from the Start

Building a house is a significant investment, which is why you need to make sure that you choose the right builders in Kerikeri to help you carry out your vision. Choosing your builder poorly can lead to many frustrations and cost overruns, which can make the experience of building your home traumatic and costly. Here are some tips to help you choose the right builder. Are They Registered? A good builder will have no problem being held accountable. They will be registered with the relevant associations and licensing authorities – such as the Registered Master Builders Association, the New Zealand… Read more: Things To Look For When Choosing A Builder

Building your own home can be incredibly exciting. Designing and building a house that suits your specific needs, wishes, lifestyle, and aesthetic gives you the wonderful opportunity to live in a home you are guaranteed to love. As master home builders, the team at Kerikeri Builders have acquired a wealth of knowledge that first-time home builders will find useful when taking their first steps on their building journey. Here are some questions you should be sure to ask your builder early on. Discuss Your Budget Before you chat with your house builder, decide for yourself how much money you can… Read more: 5 Things To Discuss With Your House Builder Early On

Many older homes come with a granny flat on their property, but just as many new build homes also incorporate a small granny flat in the garden. The term ‘granny flat’ is used for what is essentially a garden cottage. They are very commonly occupied by ederly relatives of the family who live in the main house. But garden cottages or granny flats have so much to offer a homeowner, and they are oftentimes underutilised. As home builders in Kerikeri specialising in new build homes, we give you some ideas and advice of what you could do with that granny… Read more: Ideas for a Granny Flat on Your Property