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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!

03 Mar 2020

Building Efficient Houses with David Reid Homes

When designing your new home it is important to consider how energy efficient you would like it to be. Efficient homes are created by making informed decisions on construction methods, appliances, lighting and water. By taking advantage of the natural environment, designers can often include passive solar heating and cooling and energy efficient landscaping strategies.
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18 Feb 2020

New David Reid Homes Display Home Opens its Doors in Kapiti

David Reid Homes Kapiti have opened the doors of their stunning new display home in Waikanae
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21 Jan 2020

Bespoke Dream Home for Canterbury Couple

When retired Canterbury couple Rose and Dick Allan set about looking for a new house to spend their autumn years in, they had a clear idea of what they were looking for. The pair lead an active lifestyle, but weren’t interested in spending their time doing gardening and maintenance around the house.
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09 Jan 2020

David Reid Homes Wanaka Spins Rising Star’s Wheels

At David Reid Homes, we believe helping to build strong communities in the places we do business is just as important as building well designed and beautifully crafted homes.
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20 Dec 2019

Quality and Affordability Achieved with David Reid Homes Medium Density House Builds

Medium density housing and developments are no longer a prediction in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland where sections and houses that are being constructed in large numbers are becoming smaller and taller, in an attempt to create more affordable housing options for first home buyers and baby boomers in particular.
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20 Dec 2019

House of the Year Success for Waitaki at National Registered Master Builder Awards

Congratulations David Reid Homes Waitaki/South Canterbury, whose cleverly designed three-bedroom “charmer” has been named one of the best new builds in the country.
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18 Dec 2019

Reflecting on a Stunning Year at David Reid Homes

As 2019 comes to a close, David Reid Homes have taken a look at a snapshot of the year that has been. And what a fantastic year it was!
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01 Oct 2019

Three David Reid Homes Builds Named House of the Year Finalists

Three beautiful David Reid Homes builds have been announced as finalists in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards for 2019.
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27 Sep 2019

Tips for Making the Most of Your Laundry

Your laundry is usually the last place you think of when designing or renovating a home. However it plays a big role in our day to day activities and therefore needs to be functional and unobtrusive.
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25 Sep 2019

A Guide to Buying Property in Auckland

New Zealand’s property rules have changed recently, making it harder to buy property to live in if you are not a New Zealand resident or citizen. These changes make it easier for New Zealand residents to secure property, removing the added competition from overseas buyers.
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