David Reid Homes Strengthens Local Building Expertise Across Canterbury

Local Canterbury Builders Focused on Your Home and Your Lifestyle

Canterbury continues to attract families, professionals, and lifestyle buyers, with steady growth across both established Christchurch suburbs and fast-growing districts such as Selwyn, Waimakariri and Ashburton.
By operating as two focused local franchises, David Reid Homes is better placed to respond to local planning requirements, site conditions, and lifestyle expectations across the region.
This approach supports homeowners building:

• In Waimakariri and Hurunui

• Across Selwyn and Ashburton

• In premium Christchurch suburbs

• On lifestyle and semi-rural sites

This local structure allows each team to work closely with clients, councils and consultants, reducing uncertainty, improving communication, and ensuring every home is carefully planned from the outset.

David Reid Homes Christchurch North, Waimakariri and Hurunui

Architectural Home Builders with Deep Local Knowledge

Led by Director Carl Fordyce, David Reid Homes Christchurch North supports homeowners building across North Christchurch, Waimakariri and Hurunui.

North Canterbury continues to attract homeowners seeking space, community and lifestyle, with growth across Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Amberley and Hanmer Springs, as well as strong demand in established Christchurch suburbs including Merivale, Fendalton, Sumner, Redcliffs and Lyttelton.

As Carl notes, the strength of the region lies in its diversity.

“Growth is happening right across the region. Different areas suit different lifestyles, and Christchurch North gives people plenty of choice.”

Homeowners building with the Christchurch North team benefit from:

• Extensive experience in rural and lifestyle home builds
• Strong working relationships with local councils and consultants
• A hands-on design and build process from concept to handover

For Carl, leading a clearly defined Christchurch North territory allows for greater involvement and continuity throughout each project.

“Focusing on Christchurch North means we can be more hands-on and really involved in every stage of a build, which is where we add the most value.”

This local experience ensures each home is thoughtfully designed for its site, surroundings, and long-term performance.

David Reid Homes Christchurch South, Selwyn and Ashburton

Supporting Growing Families and Expanding Communities

David Reid Homes Christchurch South, led by Director Aaron Hooper, works with homeowners across Christchurch South, Selwyn and Ashburton.

The region continues to see strong population growth, particularly across Selwyn, including Rolleston and Lincoln, alongside steady demand in Ashburton as more families look for space, value, and a connected lifestyle.

As Aaron explains, this growth reflects changing priorities for many homeowners.

“People are choosing to move out of central Christchurch to build homes with more space, room for families, and a lifestyle that still keeps them well connected to the city.”

Homeowners building with the Christchurch South team are often seeking:

• More space and flexible family-friendly layouts
• Strong long-term value
• Easy access to Christchurch amenities and employment

The Christchurch South team brings proven experience across subdivision projects, semi-rural and lifestyle builds, and Canterbury-specific design considerations.
For Aaron, the focus is firmly on quality and long-term outcomes.

“Growth across Selwyn and Ashburton is creating settled communities, not just new houses. There is a real opportunity to lift the standard of residential building in the region.”

This experience gives homeowners confidence their homes are designed for safety, durability, and long-term liveability.

Building Architectural Homes Across Canterbury with Confidence

With two dedicated franchises now supporting the region, David Reid Homes Canterbury clients benefit from strong local leadership backed by more than 30 years of national building experience.

Across Christchurch North and South, Waimakariri, Hurunui, Selwyn and Ashburton, homeowners can expect architectural home design tailored to their site and lifestyle, trusted local building knowledge, and direct involvement from experienced directors.

If you’re considering building in Canterbury, contact your local David Reid Homes Christchurch North or Christchurch South team to explore how your new home could take shape.