Building a brand new home is a personal and rewarding experience. Unlike buying an existing home, constructing a new one allows homeowners to create a space that perfectly aligns with their vision, lifestyle, personal needs and aesthetic preferences. Of course, building a new home is a significant financial investment. You might be wondering why you should choose to have one designed and built for you,...

So many of us dream of having a newly built, beautifully personalised home. With a new build home, you could have exactly that. A new home offers the opportunity to create a beautiful space that perfectly aligns with your lifestyle. Instead of having to painstakingly look for a home for sale that meets your needs, you can have one built for you in a location you love.  From the design phase to the...

When bringing your perfect home to reality, the journey from envisioning your dream home to seeing it be built from the ground up is a thrilling adventure filled with excitement, decisions and creativity. Whether you're building your first home or crafting a custom retreat tailored to your lifestyle, understanding the design & build process is essential for ensuring a successful outcome. Exploring...

Building your dream home is an exciting journey, but finding the right home builder can be a challenge. In New Zealand, where the real estate market is diverse and dynamic, selecting the perfect builder requires careful consideration. From house and land packages to communication skills and past work, there are several key factors to remember when embarking on this important quest. Even if you already know...

It was a pleasure, as always, to attend the Registered Master Builders House of the Year event on Saturday night & celebrate the Auckland/Northland/Coromadel Region for 2023 We walked away with a Gold Award in the New Home up to $500,000 category as well as the Regional Category Winner for our new build in Paerata Rise. We also made it into the Top 100 Homes nationally which will be judged later in the...

With the cost of living rising, multi-generational living is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many families. By bringing together family members of all ages, multi-generational households provide an opportunity to create a unique, close-knit space where everyone wins! The financial benefits By pooling your resources it provides a opportunity for young families to get into their own...

The countdown to the Registered Master Builders House of the Year is always a highly anticipated event here at Frame Homes.  The team always scrubs up well & we headed along to enjoy a night of celebrations with our industry peers. But what does it mean for you having an award winning Registered Master Builder? This prestegious competition celebrates building excellence. It awards the best...

Getting into your first home or taking that next step up the property ladder is an exciting time, but with banks getting tougher on lending, what can you do to prepare to put your best foot forward on your lending application? Today we're talking with local mortgage broker, Shane Johnson from Right Fit Homes Loans, on what you can do to prepare your finances so you're going into your application...

Getting into your first home may be closer than you think Kianga Ora is working with first home buyers to help them on the property ladder & into their own home. We have broken down the options available and how you could be getting into your brand new home sooner than you think First Home Grant If you have been contributing to KiwiSaver for atleast 3 years, you may qualify for a...

New Zealander's have always been keen proerty investors. It's the smart choice for income generation & capital growth have bricks & mortar investments have the potential to deliver outstanding returns. But did you know there are many benefits to investing in brand new? New builds are exempt from the current LVR restrictions, are built to Healthy Homes Standards required by law, and require...