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Building a home on a sloped site
Building a home on a sloped site may seem like a challenging endeavour at first. The terrain's...
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Benefits of Hiring a Design Build Company for your Home Build
Are you in the midst of planning your dream home build? If so, the decision between hiring a design...
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When building a home, when do you pay?
Building a home marks a significant milestone in anyone's life and amidst the excitement of...
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Looking to build? Here are six things to consider when choosing a house plan
When it comes to designing your dream home, one of the most crucial decisions you'll have to make...
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6 ways to build your dream home without breaking the bank
Creating your dream home shouldn't come with a hefty price tag. By carefully strategising and...
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The 10 step process to building a home with Location Homes
At Location Homes, we understand that building a home can be an exciting journey with many...
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How to avoid cost blowouts when building a new home | Location Homes
Embarking on the journey of building a new home is both thrilling and gratifying, but it comes with...
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Benefits of buying a new build home as an investment property
Investing in real estate has long been considered a great way to build wealth in New Zealand,...
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Preparing your section for a portable cabin
Site preparation is an essential step in the process of setting up a transportable cabin, and it is...
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Benefits of a Master Build Guarantee when building a home
Building a new home, second dwelling, transportable cabin or any kind of construction project is a...
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2023’s most trending interior home design features
As we settle into another year, we're noticing a shift in the way we approach home decor. With an...
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Exploring the creative world of Location Homes' Interior Designer Hannah Mattson
Step into the captivating world of Hannah Mattson, our very own interior designer and one of the...
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What the new H1 Standards mean for those building a new home
In an exciting development for the housing industry, New Zealand implemented new H1 standards on...
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Solutions when building a north-facing home isn't an option
North-facing homes have long been favoured for their even distribution of sunlight throughout the...
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Introducing Location Pods - The New Luxury Tiny Home NZ
In recent years, tiny homes have attracted a lot of interest due to their low environmental effect...
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Renovate or Knock Down and Build New: Which Option is Best for You?
Taking on extensive renovation projects can be challenging, those who have been through this...
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5 reasons to choose design and build for your new home build
In New Zealand, choosing design and build is a popular option that many homeowners opt for. It's a...
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Getting Behind Tradies Tools Down
It's no secret that the wellbeing of our industry has faced its share of difficulties as the...
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7 ways to generate income from transportable cabins
Have you considered that you could be earning money from unused space in your backyard? A...
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