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Andrew Wheeler from David Reid Homes Southland explains how his team prioritises communication in order to ensure a smooth build process for all involved. Regular build site visits and outlining the full build schedule through and project management software that is available for relevant trades people and clients to view means everything is organised and structured.

Andrew Wheeler of David Reid Homes Southland gives advice on where and how to begin your build process. Understanding the land, factoring in build complications and covenants are imperative to not only the success of your build, but also to the accuracy of your build budget. With David Reid Homes, we give you all of the advice you need before you build, including unique factors relevant to your land and location.

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.

Although some Kiwis still dream of the quarter-acre, many are discovering that good things come on small packages of land apart. The mews-style development in Howick features three-level homes clad in weatherboard with long-run steel roofing and Pacific Architectural windows.

With so many decisions to make, it’s good to be guided by the professionals when planning this vital hub of the home.

A little bit farmhouse, a tiny touch French, this new build alongside the waters of the Waikato is spectacular inside and out. A river runs past past it. Or is it a lake? Whatever you call it, this spot is supreme. “You could name it the Waikato River or Lake Ohakuri and neither would be wrong,” explains Hayley Tocker who was drawn to live here on the site of a former wakeboard camp by her then-fiancé Marty.

Queenstown couple Tony and Ginny Wilkins created their dream architecturally designed home with a combination of three interconnected pavilions, customised to their every desire.

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.

In this blog, the third part in our sustainability series, we’ll go through the what, where and why of our recommendations for landscaping around your home to ensure every step in your custom design build is sustainable and efficient, right down to the final one.