Build Advice

Here’s a full guide on the different types of houses so you’ve got all the right terminology up your sleeve for those important conversations with your builder or architect.

Is 2024 a good time to build a house? New industry data suggests that perhaps it is.

If you're contemplating the age-old question of whether to build a house or buy one, you're in for an exciting journey.

While our attention often turns towards making our homes cosy in winter, it is equally important to think about keeping our homes cool during the sweltering summer days.

There are so many options out there for investment that it can feel overwhelming to make a choice. But there’s one choice that stands out as an incredibly popular one for New Zealanders: Property investment.

As we look back at 2022, it was interesting to see what home design trends came to fruition in what was a very unusual year. We saw homes including multi-use rooms for the likes of a home office or media room, and the frequent choice of natural timbers for cladding and internal features. Some other things of note was the use of solid timber flooring, a continued focus on outdoor living spaces, and smart features for heating and lighting.

Making a significant decision, like building a new home, is never easy. Things such as inflation, availability of materials, interest rates, and the position of the housing market are all things that are being regularly discussed in the New Zealand media and will likely form part of your decision-making process.

As the heated debate continues in the seats of power around the new legislative rules for medium-density housing construction in New Zealand, David Reid Homes is celebrating the completion of another medium-density development in the Auckland suburb of Remuera

Beginning the process of designing your new build can seem overwhelming. To help clear some of the fog, we asked you what questions you want answered by the professionals on the subject of build design. David Reid Homes believes the process of designing your new home is a collaborative one, and endeavour to clarify any questions you may have to ensure the process is as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. As promised, below you will find the answers to your submitted build and design questions.

Although some of us may wish it was Summer all year round, the seasons continue to roll on and Autumn has arrived, bringing with it cooler temperatures. If you’ve felt the cold in your home over the past Winter, now is the time to reconsider your heating options. Whether you are building a new home or looking to upgrade your current systems, we have put together some effective home heating solutions for you to consider this season.