Partnership Brochure

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Partnership Opportunity

An introduction to land sales and development partnerships with Signature Homes

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We’re proud to be the largest Kiwi-owned home building brand Thank you for your support New Zealand

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Signature Homes is a 100% Kiwiowned company that has thrived in the home building business since our establishment in 1983. Our fourdecade journey has been marked by leadership, integrity and a steadfast commitment to delivering top-notch quality.

We are a well-connected network of fourteen franchises, proudly serving customers from Northland to Central Otago. Our local teams are deeply rooted in their communities, ensuring personalised build services and products.

Our extensive range of services for new builds caters to every design and construction requirement. Whether it be pre-designed plans or custom design services, house and land packages or projects involving house removal and subdividing, Signature Homes stands proudly as the largest Kiwi-owned home building brand.

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Over the course of 40 years, our brand has earned its reputation for exceptional design, quality craftsmanship and outstanding service.

This reputation is the result of our dedication to excellence in every project we undertake.

We take pride in employing some of New Zealand’s finest designers and builders within our category. Additionally, we have fostered strong relationships with the country’s leading building material suppliers to ensure our projects are of the highest quality and our clients gain access to competitive pricing and surety of materials.

Throughout this guide, you’ll gain insight into our partnership offerings, an introduction to the distinctive qualities that set Signature Homes apart and an overview of our core services.

We look forward to the opportunity to work in partnership with you.

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Why choose Signature Homes?

NEW ZEALAND’S BEST BUILDING GUARANTEES Signature Homes is proud to offer New Zealand’s best building guarantees. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional guarantees that give our clients peace of mind during their build and well into the future.

R E P U TAT I O N F O R EXCELLENCE Customer feedback is of utmost importance to us, that’s why we utilise a globally-recognised survey tool to gather invaluable client feedback. We’re proud to consistently surpass our industry’s average rating score, putting Signature Homes in the excellence category for customer satisfaction.

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100% KIWI SINCE 1983 We’re proud to be the largest Kiwi-owned home building brand. Achieving such a remarkable milestone requires an unwavering commitment to excellence. As time progresses, one thing remains constant: our relentless efforts to build homes that our clients can truly be proud to call their own.

FA S T A N D A C C U R AT E P R I C I N G Signature Homes has a proven track record for accurate pricing. With our expertise and the support of advanced technology, we offer fast and accurate pricing, providing our clients with complete confidence.

BUILD FOR THE FUTURE Through our partnership with Save the Kiwi, we are actively working to reduce the population of predators, thus creating a safer natural environment for kiwi and other native fauna to flourish.

In addition, we are committed to mitigating the carbon emissions produced during our construction process. For every new home we build, we gift 45 native trees to our partner, Trees That Count. We also encourage our clients to join us in safeguarding New Zealand’s future by gifting 24 native trees to mitigate their expected home maintenance emissions over 50 years.

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Meet our team Signature Homes takes pride in providing a comprehensive residential construction solution for our clients and partners.

Our in-house team comprises of new home consultants, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors and marketing experts.

Additionally, we partner with highly skilled and accredited sub-contractors for each project we undertake. Through our selection process we ensure that we collaborate with top-tier professionals. These professionals demonstrate exceptional skills and an unwavering commitment to delivering quality workmanship.

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DESIGN TEAM

Our franchises are owned and operated by seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge and expertise in new home construction.

They recognise that building a home is not just about the physical structure but also about fostering strong relationships with our clients and providing exceptional customer service.

Signature Homes’ experienced designers have developed a wide range of pre-designed plans to offer our clients plenty of variety and the latest trends.

Our range appeals to all levels of buyers, ranging from economical homes right through to high-end homes.

MARKETING TEAM N E W H O M E C O N S U LTA N T S Our team of new home consultants (NHCs) are dedicated to finding the perfect build solution for our clients. Their exceptional skills are matched by their comprehensive knowledge of the entire house design and build process, enabling them to work closely with our valued clients.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT All Signature Homes’ projects are overseen by a dedicated project manager, who are responsible for seamless communication with our clients and efficient coordination of all tradespeople.

When you partner with Signature Homes, you’ll have the invaluable advantage of working with our expert in-house marketing team. With our expertise in various types of developments, ranging from subdivisions to master planned communities, our marketing team is well-equipped to handle all aspects of development marketing.

BUILDING TEAM Signature Homes partners with highly trained and accredited sub-contractors for every build we undertake. Our meticulous selection process ensures that we work with only the best professionals who possess exceptional skills and are committed to delivering quality workmanship.

C O L O U R C O N S U LTA N T S & INTERIOR DESIGN For every Signature Homes’ build we provide a colour consultant and interior design advice to help guide our clients through these key decisions.

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Partnering with us

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We offer two partnership opportunities tailored to meet your specific needs.

1. The first opportunity is designed exclusively for real estate agencies, supporting agents with the sale of their clients land.

2. The second opportunity is centered around development and subdivision design, complemented by effective sales and marketing strategies.

By partnering with Signature Homes, you can expect a well-considered market offering that is supported by a dedicated team of experts. Additionally, aligning with our reputable brand will help to increase your sales potential, ensuring quicker success.

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Sections for sale Selling sections can be challenging due to the difficulty buyers face in envisioning their future home on bare land. Moreover, concerns can arise regarding the associated costs and time required for construction.

Signature Homes can help to elevate the appeal of your client’s land by creating a series of priced house designs tailored specifically for the section for sale.

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O U R PA R T N E R S H I P PA C K A G E OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

Complimentary site assessment

Marketing support

Our comprehensive site assessment aims to identify the ideal house design for your client’s specific site.

Armed with this valuable information, potential buyers can gain a clear understanding of the site-related expenses and overall investment required to build.

Our team provide marketing support to showcase your client’s section on popular platforms, such as TradeMe, our Signature Homes website and various social media channels.

Complimentary financial advice Your clients will have access to complimentary financial advice from our specialised construction finance experts.

Expert building advice Our expert building advice comes at no cost, including guidance on what is feasible on the section, as well as estimates for building costs.

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Your commission will remain unaffected We understand that agents rely on commissions earned from listings sold for their livelihood. In partnering with us, your current commission arrangement will remain unaffected. Our focus is solely on the home building opportunity, which means that all commission from the land sale will go directly to the selling agent.

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Developments and subdivisions Signature Homes brings a wealth of expertise to the table when it comes to unlocking the potential of bare land.

Frequently, clients approach us with land and a desire to transform it into a residential development, yet they are uncertain about the initial steps to take. Additionally, we work closely with developers nationwide who already have an established or planned offering but require support in marketing and sales.

In either scenario, by aligning with Signature Homes, you not only gain access to our specialised knowledge but also enjoy the assurance that stems from collaborating with a reputable and quality brand.

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OFFERING OVERVIEW:

Comprehensive end-to-end project management

Extensive concept design service

Brand and marketing strategy support

Committed and knowledgeable sales team

Existing commission structures remain with agency

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Our Signature 360 offering is designed to provide a comprehensive development solution, with experts through every step of the development journey right from the outset.

Signature 360 comprises five key phases, each crafted to ensure a successful launch and optimal sell-down of your project. Our tried and tested process enables us to develop a residential offering tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of your target market, maximising audience potential and ensuring long-term success.

Whether you’re just starting out or have already made progress on your residential offering, you can partner with us at any phase. We are dedicated to working with you to achieve your development goals, no matter where you are in the process.

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Our Signature 360 offering comprises five key phases, each designed to deliver a thoughtfully designed residential solution to the market.

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Project assessment Signature Homes collaborates with highly skilled experts who have extensive experience in residential development. Our team consists of professionals such as quantity surveyors, urban designers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and more.

Depending on the project’s scale, we leverage the necessary resources, partnering with reputable entities that align with Signature Homes’ exceptional standards.

Under the leadership of Signature Homes, our team of expert subcontractors initiate the process by evaluating the land and formulating a range of solutions to maximise its potential as an appealing residential offering.

We take into consideration the land’s natural elements, the target audience, access points and conduct a comprehensive market analysis to gauge the overall demand for a residential offering in the area.

Phase one includes a project services fee which is quoted based on the level of work involved.

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Design concepts and pricing After completing our site assessment, we will progress to the design concepts phase.

During this phase, we will carefully consider the ideal residential property typologies that best suits the target market. Among the options to be explored are single-family homes,

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townhouses, terraced homes and apartments. Furthermore, we will provide indicative pricing that aligns with the chosen target audience, ensuring an appealing residential offering.

Additionally, we will identify the potential for various amenities and facilities to enhance the residential experience. These may consist of desirable features such as a gym, community hub, playgrounds, guest parking, or green spaces.

Phase two includes a concept design service fee which is quoted based on the level of work involved.

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Brand development Once we have a clear understanding of the residential offering, our team of expert marketers will transform it into a highly marketable product that resonates with our identified target audience.

Our comprehensive brand development offering includes: • • • • •

A meaningful and customer-centric development name An eye-catching logo that sets your development apart Compelling messaging that effectively communicates the offering A tailor-made website and collateral design Collation of a set of covenants fitting for the development.

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Marketing strategy Our expert team will craft a comprehensive go-to-market plan that leverages Signature Homes’ owned channels, such as our extensive database of over 40,000 active buyers.

Additionally, we will provide channel recommendations across the leading advertising platforms.

Renowned for our media buying expertise, creative prowess and attention-grabbing tactics, the Signature Homes marketing team will effectively showcase your development offering to the identified target audiences.

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Sales and project management We provide a highly skilled and knowledgeable sales team who specialise in off-the-plan sales.

Our sales approach differs from the traditional real estate model, which is usually based on a commission percentage of the overall sale. Instead, we incorporate our margin into the build of the home. This offering enables you to maximise revenue from the total sale.

Furthermore, we will assign a dedicated Signature Homes project manager, or a team of project managers depending on the size and complexity of your development. These professionals will supervise all construction works and keep our clients regularly updated on their build timings.

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Marketing your development By partnering with Signature Homes, you gain exclusive access to our powerful marketing channels.

This strategic collaboration will reinforce your development as a premium offering in the marketplace and attract engaged buyers.

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S I G N AT U R E H O M E S MARKETING CHANNELS Signature Homes has a database of over 40,000 people nationwide who actively engage with our communications. We understand our database in terms of where they are at in the new home journey.

Our deep understanding of our database ensures we can find active buyers for your project.

B R A N D AWA R E N E S S We understand the significance of maintaining top-notch listings on platforms such as TradeMe, Realestate.co.nz and OneRoof, allowing our product to stand out amidst the competition.

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WEBSITE Signature Homes’ website attracts over 50,000 visitors per month, with our house & land packages for sale being the most viewed pages.

We believe our best marketing assets are our showhomes, which is why we invest heavily into our showhome portfolio so that our potential buyers can experience the Signature Homes difference first-hand.

DEVELOPMENT MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA Signature Homes has a strong presence on social media, where we actively promote our house & land packages for sale. We use social media to drive enquiry and highlight the benefits of purchasing a house & land package.

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Signature Homes National Support office provides a full service development marketing offering, where our experienced team of marketers can work in partnership with you to bring your development to life.

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Quality materials and surety of supplies Over the years, Signature Homes has forged strong partnerships with top-tier suppliers in New Zealand.

Our supplier selection process is rigorous and we carefully choose partners based on their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainable supply-chain practices.

These long-term partnerships allow us to provide our clients with the best possible materials at competitive prices. When you partner with Signature Homes, you can take advantage of our strong relationships with suppliers and enjoy access to both competitive pricing and premium quality materials that will withstand the test of time.

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Building with New Zealand's best building guarantees Signature Homes recognises the value of a building guarantee programme that provides New Zealanders with higher levels of protection throughout their build journey and beyond.

For this reason, Signature Homes established Residential Indemnity Ltd (RIL) in 2007, a company specifically dedicated to providing our clients with New Zealand’s best building guarantees.

A B O U T R E S I D E N T I A L I N D E M N I T Y LT D ( R I L ) RIL was established with the sole purpose of resolving any potential claims arising from the key aspects of Signature Homes guarantee programme. Operating with financial independence from the Signature Homes Franchise Builder group, RIL safeguards all clients who choose to build with Signature Homes.

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We’re proud to have established our own guarantee programme that remains unmatched to this day. These guarantees are unique to Signature Homes and cannot be accessed by any other builder. By maintaining this exclusivity, we ensure that our clients receive a marketleading proposition that sets Signature Homes apart.

Unlike other guarantee programmes available in the marketplace, our guarantees offer our clients 100% cover.

Our guarantee programme includes: • • • • • • •

Fixed Price Guarantee No Hidden Extras Guarantee Two-Year Service Guarantee Ten-Year Structural Guarantee Ten-Year Weathertightness Guarantee Home Completion Guarantee Guaranteed Completion Date

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Meaningful Partnerships We are dedicated to a sustainable future for New Zealand.

As part of our commitment to supporting our country's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, we are commited to mitigating the carbon emmissions produced during our construction process. For each home we build, we gift native trees through our partnership with Trees That Count.

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are proud to be a premium partner of the 'Save the Kiwi' recovery programme. Our contributions to the programme help protect the kiwi, a symbol of New Zealand's natural heritage. With these efforts, we are working towards a better future for New Zealand.

We extend our commitment to the environment to our people as well, through a partnership with Mates in Construction - a charitable organisation that focuses on promoting mental health awareness and support in the construction sector.

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A PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H T R E E S T H AT C O U N T As leaders in our industry, we firmly believe that building homes should not come at the expense of our environment. We recognise the significance of our natural spaces and view them as a taonga, a treasure, that we share a collective responsibility to restore and preserve for generations to come.

We acknowledged that accurately measuring the carbon emissions produced during the construction of a typical home was a complex task. As a result, we enlisted the expertise of a sustainability specialist to conduct a comprehensive assessment of our sector's home-building footprint. This assessment examined a range of factors, including supply chain and material sourcing, transportation and fuel, and production.

The research showed us that, on average, the construction of a single home resulted in emissions that can be mitigated by planting 45 native trees per build. With the aim of minimising our environmental impact, we have partnered with Trees That Count to donate critical funds for the cultivation and planting of native trees for every home we build. In doing so, we hope to counterbalance the emissions generated during the construction process and make a positive contribution to a greener, more sustainable future.

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S AV E T H E K I W I We are proud to be contributing to the biodiversity of New Zealand through our partnership with Save the Kiwi. As a charitable organisation dedicated solely to safeguarding and increasing the population of our beloved national icon, the kiwi, Save the Kiwi is making a real difference.

For each home we construct, we contribute crucial funding to Save the Kiwi's predator protection programmes, kiwi release initiatives, and volunteer workforce. Our shared goal is to create a future where kiwi and other native wildlife can thrive in safe, natural habitats.

By partnering with Save the Kiwi, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the conservation of New Zealand's precious wildlife.

M AT E S I N C O N S T R U C T I O N Although preventing injuries and hazards is critical for taking care of our people on construction sites, we believe that there is much more that we can do. That's why we’re a proud partner of Mates in Construction, a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing the alarming rates of mental illness and suicide in the construction industry.

Mates in Construction has a team of dedicated Field Officers throughout New Zealand who engage with workers through on-site training. They identify those at risk and provide them with case management support. The MATES team is highly trained in suicide intervention skills and trains companies on the signs to look out for and how to best support those suffering from mental health issues, connecting them to the right support people.

By partnering with Mates in Construction, we are taking an active step towards mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry.

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We trust that this guide has given you an overview of how Signature Homes can complement your development offering, helping to elevate it through quality product design, first-class marketing and superior client service.

When you work with Signature Homes, you are dealing with a reputable, long-term industry leader. We have been in business for over 40 years and in this time we have built a reputation for integrity and quality.

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New Zealand’s best building guarantees

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Using quality materials and robust supply chain

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Reducing our environmental impact

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Our core competency is completing homes, on time, on budget, to our client’s specification and satisfaction Professional, high-level service

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