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When building a new home in New Zealand, you need to deal with a builder that understands the uniqueness of our beautiful terrain, stunning scenery and of course our climate.

To help you to become as informed as possible about your journey, and of course to keep up with the latest in our network and the building industry, we’ve developed a quiet place for you to enjoy perusing articles we’ve published. These touch on the latest in design advice, innovation and inspiration, building tips and advice, and of course some case studies which we hope will get you excited about your home building journey with David Reid Homes… so pull up a chair, grab a coffee and enjoy!

30 May 2018

Frequently Asked Questions on Building a New Home

As with any big life decision, there are many factors to think about. At David Reid Homes, we think it’s important to make the process as transparent as possible, and as such, have laid out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about building a new home.
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21 May 2018

Subdivision Covenants Provide Scope to get Creative

Subdivision covenants are viewed by many as restrictive when it comes to designing and building a home. However, David Reid Homes Wellington/Kapiti director Tim Sunderland says they provide inspiration to get creative with home design.
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09 May 2018

Less is More in Bathroom Design Trends

Clearlite Bathrooms has recently seen it's biggest shake up in 15 years, bringing a range of sleek and simple products and designs for 2018. With big tiles, less grout lines and clean detailing, keeping it simple and minimal is the way forward for bathrooms.
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01 May 2018

Medium Density Builds in Auckland Maximise City Living

As many Aucklanders opt to leave the city for the space of the outskirts, David Reid Homes Auckland Central is finding solutions to the housing shortage within the city through the intelligent design and efficient construction of medium density builds.
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19 Apr 2018

Oamaru Showhome Kicks off New Subdivision

David Reid Homes Waitaki & South Canterbury have made the finishing touches on their latest showhome, the first of many to be built in their brand new subdivision near Oamaru.
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07 Apr 2018

Medium Density Housing Showcase in Hamilton

David Reid Homes Waikato have epitomised medium density housing and modern urban living with their latest show home, a stunning townhouse on River Road in Hamilton. With style and functionality at the fore, the team have optimised their site by maximising living space within the home.
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29 Mar 2018

New Kapiti Showhome on Ferndale Subdivision

Boasting high sustainability and eco-credentials, the single level pavilion style build of the latest Kapiti showhome exudes luxury in a natural setting, providing both relaxed living and functionality in the sustainable development of Ferndale.
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19 Mar 2018

Kitchen Design: The Balance Between Style and Functionality

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08 Mar 2018

Medium Density Residential Specialist Joins David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes has welcomed a new member to the team to head our Auckland Central Franchise, which will specialise in Medium Density residential development.
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26 Feb 2018

David Reid Homes Team Take on Motatapu

David Reid Homes has 14 team members taking on the 2018 Macpac Motatapu next weekend, each taking on one of six iconic and challenging events designed to test their physical and mental strength.
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