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Another wild year is coming to a close, and as we look forward to what 2022 holds, we also reflect on the year 2021 has been. It’s been a big year for David Reid Homes, with multiple new Show homes opening as well as outstanding results at the Master Builders House of the Year awards, the first edition of our magazine Our Place went to print, we saw three new franchises expand our reach throughout New Zealand, and of course David Reid Homes received a brand new look!

When beginning the journey to building your new home, it can feel as though you are entering a new world of jargon and terminology. Learning the correct terminology that defines each house style and their structure will help you understand which of these are best suited to you, and give you a better chance of foreseeing any design issues and learn the benefits of certain home types.

We are thrilled to announce a new era for David Reid Homes, refreshing our look for the first time in 15 years. We believe in the importance of evolving with the times, welcoming the idea of change and the prospect of something new.

When building your home in New Zealand, it is imperative to work with a builder who understands how to build on all types of sections. Sites that are on a slope or on a steep hill are common here in Aotearoa, and there are many important factors to consider when building on such a site.

David Reid Homes is excited to announce the recent opening of a brand new show home in Hobsonville. The impressive contemporary styled home is the newest addition to the impressive collection of builds by our North Shore & West franchise in Auckland. Led by the experienced Martin Wilshire since 2003, himself and his team cover the area from the Harbour Bridge to Orewa.

David Reid Homes Peak to Peak is a stunningly scenic one-day multi-sport challenge held in Queenstown that challenges competitors to test both their physical and mental strength. David Reid Homes is proud to be the title sponsor of this event, and look forward to seeing all athletes out there doing their best this year. With entries closing in just under 4 weeks on the 8th of September, now is the time to secure your spot in this challenging but equally rewarding event.

David Reid Homes are delighted to announce Claire Iggulden and Mike Carson as the owners of the new Wairarapa franchise. Bringing 19 years of experience between them to the table, the two are excited to help you create your custom built luxury home in the beautiful Wairarapa region.

David Reid Homes is excited to announce a brand new franchise to add to our service areas in Rodney. The new Rodney franchise is headed by Malcolm Reid and Jessica Musson, and covers north of the Auckland region, from the Johnston tunnels, north to Marsden Cove.

Staying safe by staying put was no hardship in this Pukekohe home built by the David Reid Homes Pukekohe team. There's no denying lockdown 2020 was tough but for Brendon and Leonie Hamill, there was a silver lining: it allowed them the luxury of time to settle into their freshly minted home on Pukekohe Hill and see how it functioned under extreme circumstances. It passed with flying colours.

David Reid Homes is excited to announce the successful opening of our brand new Taupo show home in the Nga Roto Estate.  Saturday the 27th of February was the grand opening for Scott Hare and the David Reid Homes Taupo team. The Taupo franchise extends across much of the Central Plateau, through to the Waitomo and Otorohanga Districts, to South Waikato, and of course the Greater Taupo District. David Reid Homes has been building in this area since 2004, and Scott is an experienced and pro-active builder and project manager, with 13 years of experience behind him.