New Home
INSPIRATION WITH
Dennis Hunt
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Meet Dennis Dennis moved back to the Waikato from Melbourne after finishing up with his roofing business. Looking for the next steps in his career path, he started working for Signature Homes. Dennis has now been in his role as a New Home Consultant for over 3 years, he has found a tremendous amount of fulfilment in working with clients to plan and design their Signature Home.
Work Philosophy Dennis understands how important building a new home is and is very passionate about making the process easy and enjoyable for his clients. Transparency, honesty, exceptional communication and reliability are key values that Dennis brings to the table when he is building relationships and ensuring he is providing the best service to his clients.
Silver Award
2021
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experts A TEAM OF
BY YOUR SIDE
Dennis is part of an expert team, who will be by your side throughout the entire build of your home – right up until handing over the keys! About Signature Homes Waikato Signature Homes Waikato is co-owned and operated by Andrew Buttimore, Jamie Buttimore and Keir Bettley. The Buttimore brothers are both Licensed Building Practitioners, and Andrew & Jamie have 30 years of combined industry experience as Project Managers and Builders. Andrew, Jamie and Keir have set themselves the goal of becoming not necessarily the biggest, but certainly the best home builders Waikato has to offer. “Building a new home should be a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and one that we’d like to think our clients would happily repeat”, says Andrew. “With the right people working alongside you, the building process should be an exciting and rewarding journey. Jamie, Keir and I have a lot of experience in different areas of the construction sector and we are all extremely passionate about building. We have the right combination of skills to delight our clients every step of the way.”
New Home Consultants Our New Home Consultants (NHCs) ask a lot of questions because their job is to find the perfect build package for you, at the right price for your budget. Ask them questions too, our NHCs will always find you an answer and they are with you every step of the way.
Design Team Our experienced architects, designers and estimators turn your dream into conceptual drawings and 3D images. They’ll show you a range of plans from our collections that could work on your site or if you’re after something a little different, talk you through the process of designing your new home from scratch.
Colour Consultants & Interior Designers Don’t worry if you don’t have an eye for interior design – when you build with us you have access to your own design team, including a colour consultant who will help guide you through these key decisions.
Building Project Managers Once your build is locked down and signed off, your Building Project Manager (BPM) will manage the tradespeople on your site and all the requirements for the remainder of your build, keeping it on time and on budget, right up until you move in.
MEET
the team
Office location: 455 Te Rapa Road, Hamilton Open: 7:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday New Home Enquiries: 0800 082 888 Other Enquiries: 07 958 7710
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Step by step guide to your dream home
dream home STEP BY STEP
GUIDE TO YOUR
1. Taking your brief
Your first meeting with Signature Homes gives us a chance to discuss your new home aspirations, and we’ll also share more about us and how we do things differently through our building process.
5. Contract Presentation
We’ll produce full concept designs along with firm and final pricing. This process will give you surety of costs and peace of mind.
6. Entering into a
Our team will meet with you on your site to discuss options for where your new home could be situated and how it might be oriented on your section. We’ll also conduct an initial review of site requirements for the building process.
building agreement Now you’ve signed off the final design and pricing of your new home, we’ll enter into a building agreement. We arrange for council consent, and once this is issued you’ll meet with your Project Manager and commence your build.
3. Concept Designs
7. Construction
4. Greenlight Planning
8. Your Home. Your Way.
2. Site visit
Now we understand the style of home you wish to build and the requirements of your site, we’ll present you with conceptual designs in alignment with your investment level as a starting point for your new home.
Service Once you’ve chosen a concept design that pretty much ticks all the boxes, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive estimate to build your new home. Once you accept this estimate, we’ll move into our Greenlight Planning Service which gives you access to our team of expert designers and estimators to finalise your design.
Your Project Manager will take care of you from this point onwards, keeping you updated at key points throughout your build and meeting you on site to take you through your new home as it takes shape.
Once we’ve finished your home and received a Council Compliance Certificate, we’ll hand over the keys to your brand new Signature Home. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it for years to come. In fact, we guarantee it!
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Design & Build
Your Home W I T H DENNIS HUNT
Every detail taken care of Many clients come to Dennis with a blank piece of paper and their must-haves in a new home. Dennis takes her clients briefs and helps to create a design that’s not only in tune with his client’s lifestyle but also within their budget. Dennis understands what the current trends are, what materials work where and how to design a home that complements the land it’s going to be built on.
Expert designers Your home will be designed by expert architectural designers, who are highly skilled in their field and have helped to create dream homes for many clients through the Waikato area.
Book in your New Home Workshop with Dennis today If you’re considering building a new home, we would like to invite you for a no-obligation chat. dennishunt@signature.co.nz 027 444 6646
it 's your home, your way
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Dennis’ top
Plan Picks The Waikato known for its picturesque views and is a destination where people actively seek out a more relaxed lifestyle. Indoor outdoor flow and relaxed open plan living is almost always at the top of Dennis’ clients lists. Signature Homes has 100’s of pre-designed plans to help our customers navigate their new home must have’s easier. Here are Dennis’ top picks from Signature Homes pre-designed plan range.
PH E ASA N T - 250
PHEASANT - 250 PLAN
House size: 250m2 MEDIA
The flexible Pheasant plan helps you organise your home to best suit your family. Featuring five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three separated living areas. Whether you’re entertaining, enjoying family time or craving time out for yourself, the Pheasant meets all of life’s events with ease.
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KITCHEN PANTRY ENTRY
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BEDROOM 4
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TOMA RATA – 219
T O M A R ATA - 2 1 9 P L A N
House size: 219m2 Offering great comfort and a practical floorplan, the Tomarata is a classic design that combines a traditional layout paired with a thoughtful use of space. The design includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and a separate study– creating space for the whole family! 3
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MOKE - 245
MOKE - 245 PLAN
House size: 245m2 A modern home with a rural charm. The four bedroom Moke plan offers a thoughtfully designed layout paired with the perfect balance of functional areas, quite retreats and social spaces. Featuring two spacious living areas and a well-positioned covered deck – perfect for entertaining with friends!
COVERED OUTDOOR LIVING LIVING
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PANTRY BEDROOM 4 KITCHEN HWC LINEN
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R ICHM O N D - 202
RICHMOND - 202 PLAN
House size: 202m2 LAUNDRY
PANTRY
window seat
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LIVING
GARAGE
DINING F
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A sun-drenched entry-way combines the two separate wings of this Pavilion style home. Living is made easy with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms including an ensuite and two living areas. The open-plan family wing which opens onto private outdoor living makes clever use of space with a window-seat and study nook.
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TASM A N – 228
TA S M A N - 2 2 8 P L A N
House size: 228m2 The stunning three bedroom Tasman plan features a spacious main living area separated from the bedroom wing for added privacy. The modern, corner less kitchen opens up onto a stunning patio – perfect for entertaining with friends and family!
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What Dennis’ clients have to say Once we made the decision for our next home to be a new build, we chose a number of building companies to inquire with and spent a day visiting with them. At the end of that day it was quite obvious that Signature would be the company we would build with and that is almost entirely down to our initial contact with Dennis. Dennis was very friendly and welcoming and has a natural way of putting people at ease and making you feel important. He was extremely accommodating, listened to our ideas, shared his years of experience and we never felt pressured in any way. Now that we are well into the new build, we have found that all of the Signature people we have been involved with are friendly, helpful, professional, willing to go the extra mile and very communicative which we highly value. We are very happy with the process to date and have no hesitation recommending Signature Homes.
Murray & Dorothy
Once we purchased our section in Waihi, Charmaine and I started looking at various websites of building companies so that we could start the process of having discussions with them for our new home. Initially we did not know or even consider Signature Homes. To be honest, Landmark and Urban Homes were the two front runners in the beginning. After having met the representatives from these two companies we were not impressed with their attitude and started broadening the scope. It was at this stage that I discovered Signature Homes and a couple of other companies. I sent off an email request and Dennis contacted us. I was still having discussions in the background with several other building companies. From the very first time that we met Dennis, both Charmaine and I felt very comfortable and it was very evident that we were dealing with a professional person. Dennis made a point of listening to what we desired and worked with us and presented several options. I have stated on numerous occasions that Dennis was the overwhelming reason why we went with Signature Homes. Dennis started introducing us to the wider team at Signature Homes in Hamilton, we have found Signature Homes an absolute pleasure to deal with. The team has been accommodating with us tinkering with the design and specification. Andrew and his team are fantastic and we look forward to the journey and outcome of a superior home.
Thomas & Charmaine
We had seen the Issue 4 of the Signatures style magazine about a year earlier and that got us thinking about Signature for a future build. Our first contact with the team was (Dennis) our new home consultant, we clicked with him almost immediately and we found him very helpful in our build story. Dennis assisted us with finding our lovely section, he was involved with the house design process and making sure we were happy with how things were going. Communication was excellent and He was also present at handover to see our completed home. Our client liaison manager (Rochelle) was easy to deal with and was always helpful. Our house designer (Andrea) and Andrew Buttimore saw a vision for the house, we trusted them and we can truly say we are happy we did. The build team was amazing and our Project Managers attention to detail made sure that things we hadn’t thought of prior to starting the build but would make a huge difference to the final outcome was discussed with us. We can honestly say we are pleased with the amazing job done by the Signatures Homes Team.
Funmi & Tayo
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Why Build with Signature Homes Design & Build You may have an idea of your perfect home in your head or sketched somewhere, have plans already drawn up by an architect, or be looking for something completely unique.
We can help you Design & Build your dream home from scratch or follow your existing plans. This is a great option if you’re after something a little different or have a tricky site. Build From a Plan Decades of experience have shown us that there are elements of great home designs that are universal amongst our clients. With this in mind, we have created collections of plans that include almost any layout you can think of, and they are a great place to start. House & Land Packages If you don’t have a section to build on, then a House & Land package might be the answer. Our packages often feature newlyreleased land from developers that isn’t available to the public, and we match each section with one or more plans that maximise the specific site and environment. Knock Down & Rebuild Love where you live but not the house you’re living in? We have decades of experience in managing the removal of existing homes and rebuilding on your site to create a home that suits your lifestyle. Subdividing This is a great option if you have a larger site, potentially offering you very good financial rewards. We offer a streamlined Subdividing Service, bringing together a number of specialists to save you time and money. Whatever option you choose, each home is designed so that when the keys are handed over, you step into the home you’ve always dreamed of.
We’re with you every step of the way This is your home, built your way, with all your aspirations, expectations, needs and budget at the forefront of everything we do.
DENNIS HUNT dennishunt@signature.co.nz
027 444 6646