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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!

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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25 Sep 2019

David Reid Homes Queenstown New Show Home

David Reid Homes Queenstown has opened the doors on a brand new show home, showcasing a bespoke design with quality being front of mind.
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12 Sep 2019

Queenstown's Iconic Peak to Peak Ready for Weekend Action

The South Island's largest winter multisport event, Queenstown’s David Reid Homes Peak to Peak, will welcome a sold-out field of competitors this Saturday to The Remarkables and Coronet Peak ski areas.
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29 Aug 2019

Living the Kiwi Dream in Regional New Zealand

A competitive housing market is leading many city people to reconsider their options when it comes to setting up a home for the long term.
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23 Aug 2019

Two David Reid Homes Builds House SBID Finalist Designs

Two builds by David Reid Homes are now home to two kitchen design finalists for the Society of British Interior Design Awards.
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14 Aug 2019

Success at Registered Master Builder Awards 2019

The Registered Master Builder House of the Year awards for Mid and South Canterbury were held on Friday night, celebrating building excellence in New Zealand and recognising the craftsmanship behind the most beautiful homes in the country. David Reid Homes Waitaki / South Canterbury came away with an armful of awards for three of their homes, with two selected for the National Top 100 Finalists.
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17 Jul 2019

David Reid Homes Sponsors Queenstown Peak to Peak

David Reid Homes is pleased to be getting behind the Queenstown Peak to Peak winter multisport challenge as the naming sponsor for 2019.
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17 Jul 2019

Medium Density the Way of the Future

Property specialists and economists are predicting a move toward compact living in New Zealand as Kiwis look to maximise the available space for convenient living.
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04 Jul 2019

David Reid Homes brings Ranfurly Shield to Wanaka

David Reid Homes is thrilled to be the match day sponsor as Otago aims to defend the Ranfurly Shield against the Thames Valley Swampfoxes.
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13 Jun 2019

David Reid Homes Houses Award-Winning Kitchens

A David Reid Homes build is home to another award winning kitchen following the Trends International Design Awards for 2019.
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