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LONGHURST SURGES AHEAD

The popularity of the Faringdon project at Rolleston has caught the developers by surprise.

There has been plenty of demand for sections in Lincoln’s Rosemerryn.

Work is well underway on the final stages of the Longhurst development at Halswell.

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10 Compass Homes Christchurch 03 379 1120 12 Artisan Homes Christchurch 03 374 9172 13 Today Homes Christchurch 03 341 6460 17 Residential Castles Christchurch 027 279 7369 18 Online Design and Build Christchurch 03 390 0131 23 David Reid Homes Christchurch 021 192 6095 26 Bainbridge Homes Christchurch 0800 900 555 29 Horncastle Homes Christchurch 03 929 0198 30 Strategic Homes Christchurch 03 961 6046 32 Generation Homes Christchurch 03 260 1378 34 Lifemark Auckland 021 410 394

Christchurch house values increased 2.9% year on year to October 2015 but were relatively flat over the past three months rising just 0.1% since June.

Chch real estate post-quake Chris Hutching In the two to three years following the 2011 earthquakes the best estimates of the number of demolished houses in greater Christchurch is between 16,000 and 20,000.

The most verifiable number is the approximate 8000 homes “red zoned” by government.

The numbers are a best guess with some demolitions still under way.

In recent hearings, the Environment Court has accepted expert evidence of about 18,000 to 20,000 dwellings lost to the earthquakes.

Since February 2011, more than 16,800 building consents have been issued for new residential houses in greater Christchurch, which includes neighbouring Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.

More than half these consents were in Christchurch but 44 percent were issued in Waimakariri and Selwyn districts.

The results speak for themselves as house developments continue apace in places like Halswell, Rolleston, Belfast, Kaiapoi and Rangiora, which are experiencing a surge in activity.

Southern sub divisions have benefitted from motorway development but traffic gridlock has become endemic north of the city.

Half the 16,800 building consents are within greenfield-designated areas adopted via postearthquake legislation giving extraordinary powers to Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee.

These building consents are largely for properties within subdivisions like Wigram Skies in west Christchurch, Longhurst/Knights Stream at Halswell to the south, and Prestons to the north east of the city centre between Burwood and Spencerville. Others include Sovereign Palms and Silverstream sub divisions in Waimakariri district, and Farringdon and Te Whariki in Selwyn district.

Of the remaining consents, just over 5000 were for additional houses. The number is not higher because a large proportion (46%) of building consents have been for replacement housing Infill development and intensification within Christchurch “is still below the aspirational target expressed in the Land Use Replacement Plan”, according to a local government report.

The change in living and work patterns is most evident on the city’s streets and highways. Eastern Christchurch has become a quiet idyll compared with the motorist frenzy on the southern and northern motorways.

Many businesses and households relocated westwards, leading to changes in travel patterns, significant travel delays, and a big reduction in patronage in public transport services.

Environment Canterbury is attempting to improve its bus service with changes to timetables and routes through Kaiapoi and Rangiora.

Various estimates put the number of relocated jobs from the central city to peripheral locations at about 20,000 jobs.

Census data for 2006 and 2013 show the population of Christchurch decreased by 2% to 341,500, while Selwyn District increased by nearly a third to 44,595, and Waimakariri increased by 17% to 49,989. As a result, commuters to Christchurch increased from 17,500 in 2006 to 23,000 in 2013.

The longer term trend was accelerated by the 2011 earthquakes Environment Canterbury is in the process of finalising the Land Use Replacement Plan which is the main planning document for t he future.

But in many respects the changes have already occurred and the LURP encompasses those changes and seeks to direct future settlement patterns.

These plans plus Christchurch City’s Replacement District Plan include “key activity areas” in the centre of established and new suburban centres, which describe proposed activity as well as recognising existing development.

Of the almost 1000ha of greenfield land identified to meet the future needs of business, around 60% has already been zoned to allow for business activity.

Since February 2011, 1.3 million sq m of business floor space has been consented for business in Christchurch, of which around 360,000sq m of new commercial and industrial floorspace has been consented in the central city. About half of that amount is either under construction or just completed in the central city.

The earthquakes and the numbers of professionals and tradesmen beating a path to the Christchurch rebuild has also helped accelerate real estate prices.

Since 2010, average rents in greater Christchurch have risen by 39% and house values by 28%. However, recent signs are that the rapid growth in the housing market is slowing.

Christchurch house values increased 2.9% year on year to October 2015 but were relatively flat over the past three months rising just 0.1% since June.

The average value in the city is now $474,814.

Values in the more affordable eastern suburbs rose by the greatest percentage up 4.6% year on year and Christchurch-East now has an average value of $360,358, suggesting first home buyers may be targeting the area.

QV Christchurch registered valuer Daryl Taggart says there are a number of new apartment and townhouse developments coming onto the market in the central city which have been selling well.

“The quick capital gains and above market rentals that were achieved in the years following the earthquakes have now reduced as a result of the more stable market.

“For investors there is a correlation between rental and value. As rents have been reducing so have yields. This has been alleviated somewhat by recent reductions in interest rates.

“However, the indications are that a reduction in rents across the city is likely to have a downward effect on investment housing values if this current trend continues.

“While there appears to be enough tenants to fill rental properties at present, achievable rents aren’t as high as they were, so it appears that after a few years of good returns investors may be starting to hold back from investing in the market.

“Those who did invest may not get the expected returns and those who own rentals may opt to sell if they are not able to a high enough yield,” he says.

Longer term there are potentially 40,000 new residential sections in greenfield priority areas in greater Christchurch. Of these, the majority (20,000) are in Christchurch, with the remainder in Selwyn (approximately 13,000 sections) and Waimakariri (approximately 6500 sections).

While there is potential for 40,000 sections they require resource and building consent to be created and ready for the market. Developers drip feed

“The quick capital gains and above market rentals that were achieved in the years following the earthquakes have now reduced as a result of the more stable market.”

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Popularity surprises developer Jo Bailey The popularity of the Faringdon subdivision at Rolleston has even caught the developers, Hughes Developments by surprise, says marketing director Bruce Harvey.

“Almost 800 sections have sold at Faringdon since we launched it two-and-a-half years ago.

This is certainly a lot faster than we anticipated.”

Bruce believes the secret to its success is Hughes Developments’ focus on creating “really high quality developments, for a really good value price”.

“As a family company we pride ourselves offering our clients the best value. We try to leave a little bit in for each buyer with the sections at Faringdon around $40,000 to $50,000 less than similar sized sections in the city. This enables families and first home buyers to get a much better home for their money.”

Bruce estimates there are between 400 and 500 homes already finished or under construction at Faringdon, with “countless residents” already enjoying its quality surroundings.

The master-planned community follows a similar blueprint to the company’s other high quality residential developments, which started with Northwood on the northern outskirts of the city around 15 years ago.

Wide tree-lined streets and plenty of green spaces and recreation areas are trademarks of all the company’s developments, says Hughes.

“The design model we created for Northwood has translated really well to our other subdivisions.

We aim to improve and complement the environments we work in, and offer far greater parkland contributions than most other developers.

Having plenty of green space makes a big difference to residents’ lifestyles.”

The extensive reserve areas at Faringdon incorporate walkways, play areas and even a diverted water race on a riverstone bed.

Every section has access to reticulated gas, with complementary connections to each house under a deal with Nova Energy.

Fibre optic broadband is also available to each household.

Bruce says there are several amenities within walking distance of the development, including new sports grounds, the Selwyn Aquatic Centre, and the yet-to-be-opened Rolleston College.

“A new Kidicorp preschool is opening within Faringdon in October close to an area we have set aside for a retail precinct due for completion late in 2016. This will feature café, bar and restaurant facilities alongside five specialty stores, and office space.”

Stages 1 to 8 and 11a of the development are already sold out, with limited availability in Stages 9, 10, and 11.

Every section has access to reticulated gas, with complementary connections to each house under a deal with Nova Energy.

“Our focus is on selling the remainder of Stage 12, and Stages 13a and 13b, that were 65 percent subscribed within four weeks of being released to the market.”

Most of the available sections range in size from 417 to 767sqm.

The company has developed relationships with Canterbury’s leading group home and independent building firms, many that offer select home and land packages.

“There is a expansive show home village at Faringdon with 14 homes that people can visit every weekend.

“The village provides a great excuse to travel out to Rolleston and have a look at the quality, both of the homes, and of Faringdon itself. According to the feedback we get, it is the standout development in the region.”

Bruce says Hughes Developments purchased the original 80-hectare farm to develop Faringdon because of Rolleston’s strong infrastructure and progressive council.

“As a family company we pride ourselves offering our clients the best value. We try to leave a little bit in for each buyer with the sections at Faringdon around $40,000 to $50,000 less than similar sized sections in the city. ” “We had already developed the remarkably successful Gainsborough and Halkett Grove subdivisions in the Selwyn District, and wanted to stay within what has become the fastest growing region in New Zealand.”

The population of Rolleston was just 9800 people when the company first bought land in the district.

“We’re adding around 4000 people at Faringdon alone. We are fortunate Selwyn District Council has been progressive and forward thinking enough to start developing new infrastructure to cater for the rapid expansion.”

The extensive reserve areas at Faringdon incorporate walkways, play areas and even a diverted water race on a riverstone bed.

With around 80% of Faringdon now sold, Hughes Developments has purchased an additional 41 hectares on its southern boundary.

This will extend the development by a further 600 lots in time, taking the total to 1700 sections.

Outside Faringdon, Hughes Developments, which is led by directors Robin and Jake Hughes, continues to work on a variety of other development projects.

“We are still actively marketing Ocean Ridge in Kaikoura, have just expanded into Pokeno, south of Auckland, and also control the Izone light industrial development for Selwyn District Council.”

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Focused on quality, good design Jo Bailey Benchmark Homes is proud of its long association with Hughes Developments, the group behind the Faringdon development, says director Richard Evans.

“We have developed a good relationship with Hughes Developments over a 15 year period, after being one of the handful of original companies chosen as a preferred builder at Northwood.

Hughes are very good developers, with a trademark for producing high-quality subdivisions, and always doing more than they say they are going to.”

Richard says these qualities have been replicated at Faringdon, which has been constructed from high quality materials, and includes excellent community and recreational areas.

“We have total confidence in the Hughes’ developments, and they never let clients down which is a reason they get a lot of repeat business.”

Richard says the developers’ ethos matches that of Benchmark Homes, another “passionate and enthusiastic” family-based Canterbury company that is equally focused on quality and good design.

“We like to think of ourselves as aspirational builders, delivering high-quality, well-crafted homes to everyday New Zealanders in the middle to upper end of the group home builders market.”

Benchmark Homes built one of the first homes in the show home village at Faringdon, using its popular Halkett 250 plan, which showcases the company’s design and build capability.

Richard says the 250sqm home with four bedrooms, two living areas and a master with ensuite has been one of its most successful, with various alliterations over the last 15 years.

“The design has evolved as homeowners’ dayto-day living and aesthetic needs have changed.

“It is a very flexible plan that can easily be enlarged or shrunk to meet peoples’ requirements, and remains one of our most popular family homes.”

Benchmark Homes is a “passionate and enthusiastic” family-based Canterbury company that delivers high-quality, well-crafted homes.

Richard says there is also a strong market for house and land packages at Faringdon, particularly for homes under $500,000. “There are some good, affordable options for first home buyers and families wanting smaller homes.”

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Outside Faringdon, Benchmark Homes builds predominantly within a 100km radius of Christchurch, with many lifestyle block and farm homes included.

Until late last year it also took on postearthquake insurance-related builds, but is now focused solely on its retail market.

More than 1500 homes have been built by Benchmark Homes in Canterbury since the company was founded more than 25 years ago.

Benchmark Homes Canterbury Ltd is directed by Richard and his wife Natasha.

Like its name, the company has set the benchmark when it comes to Master Builders House of the Year awards, winning more than 200 over the years, including eight National Gold Reserve Awards and a National Category Award.

“We are very proud of these results, and at one time had more national awards than any other building company in New Zealand.

More than half of the awards were won in the highly competitive category of $250,000 to $350,000, which in today’s market given the

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He says the company supports a range of sports and community events, and is a passionate sponsor of cycling.

“We are the major sponsors of the Benchmark Homes Women’s Cycling Team, a semiprofessional team with the aim of furthering the careers of young athletes.

“We were the naming rights sponsor for the Elite Cycling Series for seven years, of which Faringdon was also a sponsor.”

Richard says Benchmark Homes is proud to be locally owned and operated by a family focused team, with strong morals and business ethics.

“We believe our personable approach and integrity is something that sets us apart in the market.

“Our company motto, ‘let our family build your family home’ demonstrates the emphasis we place on excellent customer relationships and high quality construction practices.”

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FARINGDON » GJ Gardner Homes

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Good-sized, affordable first home Jo Bailey The Christchurch South G.J. Gardner Homes franchise has recently opened the latest addition to the show home village in the Faringdon development.

Director Neil Fraser says the stylish fourbedroom home is a great example of the company’s “express” type specification, which is particularly well suited to young families and first home buyers.

“The design is a good-sized, affordable, entry level home.

“It is clad in two different colours of brick, which are stack bonded in part of the house to showcase a different aesthetic that can be achieved without incurring too much extra cost. The response to it so far has been very good.”

Neil says G.J. Gardner Homes has two main home specifications, the ‘express’, and the ‘classic’, which has some upgraded features.

“Our express homes are a particularly good option for people wanting to take advantage of the KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant, for homes valued at under $450,000. The reasonably priced smaller sections at Faringdon make this feasible, unlike in the city, where it is harder to find land to meet that budget.”

Neil says pricing of sections at Faringdon is just one of the development’s appealing features.

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Christchurch South GJ Gardner Homes subscribes to the company’s motto: “To have every customer recommend us to their closest friend”.

SMART STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS Engineered raft foundation solutions are becoming increasingly popular for residential projects on TC1 category land in Christchurch, says Shane Simmonds, associate of HFC Civil and Structural (South) Ltd. “Many of our clients, including GJ Gardner Homes have recognised the benefits of having a fully engineered foundation solution designed specifically for each site as opposed to a traditional NZS 3604 foundation. Any cost difference is negligible and offset by significant labor and time savings onsite, with slabs completed from excavation to concrete poured within three to four days.”

HFC has designed numerous TC1 raft foundations for GJ Gardner Homes at the Faringdon development in Rolleston, including the group housing company’s impressive show home.

“Group housing companies such as GJ Gardner have become a significant part of our client base. These projects usually have tight timeframes and budgets so require smart engineering to ensure they are economically viable and practical to build.”

HFC was instrumental in developing the hugely popular Allied Concrete Super Slab system, commonly referred to as a raft or waffle foundation. The company has continued to develop the Super Slab for the Christchurch region suitable for use on TC1, TC2 and TC3 sites.

Established in 1996, HFC has grown to become a successful medium sized practice employing over 40 highly experienced professionals who provide a personalised and competitive, client focused service from its Christchurch and Auckland offices.

“Between the two offices we cover pretty much the whole of New Zealand. However since the earthquakes our focus in the Christchurch office has been more on the Canterbury residential market.” The company provides structural engineering design services to architects, developers, contractors, as well as the group housing companies on a diverse range of residential projects.

In 2014, HFC Group completed over 2000 residential jobs varying in scale from standalone foundations/structural designs, multi-unit residential developments, and hill builds to high-end architectural homes, with their “inherent structural complexities”.

Since the earthquakes the firm has also carried out commercial design work including Lincoln’s Famous Grouse Hotel. Shane expects commercial work to increase as the rebuild switches focus from residential. In the meantime, he says the company looks forward to continuing to work with clients on a wide range of projects.

“Foundation and structural design solutions for residential projects can vary considerably in complexity. Whether clients require one beam or a complete structural design service, we have the experience and resources to provide a high quality solution within a timely manner.”

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Good-sized affordable first home • from page 6 “It is a well set out subdivision, with wide streets, playgrounds and plenty of open spaces, that is only 15 to 20 minutes into the city.

“There is also a lot of new infrastructure coming to Rolleston that makes it an appealing location for young families.”

G.J. Gardner Homes currently has around six builds underway at Faringdon.

“Included in these are three house and land packages, which are on the market and due for completion before Christmas. Priced at $499,000 they are great value for money.”

Neil and his wife Joanne took over the G.J. Gardner Homes Christchurch South franchise two years ago, and have been building at Faringdon for the last 18 months.

“As well as working directly with clients who have bought their own sections, we have several house and land options available on sections of our own.”

He says there is a common misconception that clients of G.J. Gardner have to choose from one of its standard plans.

“People are often surprised to learn that around 90 percent of our homes have been designed especially for the client and their section.”

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Neil comes from a business background that stretches over 25 years. A family connection to G.J. Gardner Homes was the catalyst for Neil and Joanne taking on the Christchurch South franchise.

“My identical twin brother was a shareholder in the G.J. Gardner Homes master franchise for New Zealand, and previously had a share in a franchise north of Auckland.

“I’ve always been aware of what a great brand and reputation the company had as New Zealand’s favourite home builder.”

The Christchurch South operation is one of two Canterbury-based G.J. Gardner franchises,.

The franchise covers a large area, from Moorhouse Avenue south, including the Port Hills, Halswell, Lincoln, Rolleston, West Melton, and the balance of the Ellesmere and Selwyn Districts through to the Rakaia River.

“It’s great being part of an entity as large as G.J. Gardner Homes, as the franchise system allows us to provide a trouble-free build, with the advantages of group buying power.”

Neil says his franchise definitely subscribes to the company’s motto “To have every customer recommend us to their closest friend”.

“It is something we really concentrate on in order to provide our customers with a great quality home and the best possible service.”

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FARINGDON » Compass Homes

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Committed to helping Kiwi families Jo Bailey Compass Homes has created five new house plans specificially catered to first home buyers wanting to take advantage of the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant, says general manager Yolande Mintrom.

“We are committed to helping Kiwi families get into a home within the $450,000 limit. It is definitely possible to end up with a beautiful new home at Faringdon within this range due to the pricing of some of the development’s affordable sections.”

Yolande says Compass Homes has enlisted the help of financial advisers to provide free advice to its clients, and assist them through the KiwiSaver grant process.

“We also have four consultants on our team, with the experience and expertise to guide clients through the entire build, making it as enjoyable and stress free for them as possible.”

She says houses in this price bracket are also well suited to people downsizing or investing in property.

In addition to the new designs, Compass Homes has an extensive range of over 100 flexible house plans from one bedroom to five bedroom homes.

“Our quality standards are maintained whatever the size of the house.

“We cater for clients in the mid-range market, with the total cost to build driven by our clients’ choice of products and finishes in their home. We fit the home to their budget.”

The company has two show homes, one at Faringdon and the other at Silverstream in Kaiapoi, which are different in terms of design and specification, highlighting its versatility across the market.

Yolande says the company’s smaller 177sqm show home at Silverstream is a good example of what can be achieved on a smaller section, while its 217 sq m home at Faringdon is a more substantial family home, with four large bedrooms plus ensuite.

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“It has separate living and an open plan kitchen, dining and family area which leads onto a lovely deck. The master bedroom also feeds onto the deck area.”

She says clients’ expectations are often exceeded when they visit the show homes.

“We get a lot of positive comments about the quality and features in the homes.”

Landscaping can also be handled by Compass Homes if desired.

“We offer the total package.”

The build process is managed on a fixed priced contract, which means clients know exactly what their new home is going to cost, with the only variance being if they make changes or upgrade the specifications.

Most smaller houses on Compass Homes’ books are constructed within 20 weeks, with larger homes usually delivered within 24 weeks.

“We have an inhouse drafting team and take care of everything, including building consents. Our clients can get involved in all the enjoyable parts such as sorting out the plan, choosing colours and specifications, then can relax and get excited about moving into their home while everything else is handled for them.”

Yolande says Compass Homes has already worked on several projects at Faringdon with their clients enjoying living in the high quality development.

“Faringdon is an appealing environment, with great amenities right on its doorstep. It is a development we are proud to be associated with.”

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FARINGDON » Artisan Homes

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Delighted to be part of Faringdon Jo Bailey Artisan Homes Canterbury South is the only building company to have established a permanent office in the show home village at Faringdon, and director Rob Jones says the team is delighted to be there.

“Faringdon is a quality development and Rolleston is the heart of the fast-growing Selwyn District. We expect to be based here for quite some time.”

The office is in the company’s new show home, which opened in April and has already proved to be an effective marketing tool, he says.

“We have had an excellent response to the show home and as a consequence, have secured some excellent new business both in Faringdon and the wider Selwyn district since we moved in.”

He says the 249 sq m, four-bedroom show home began as a “one-off” design but has since been incorporated into the company’s range of set plans which are on its web site.

The show home is located on one of the fullsized 800sqm sections at Faringdon.

“The home has been designed in a unique U shape with a separate type wing for the bedrooms and living areas that join and wraparound a private, central courtyard space with a native-themed garden and exotic timber decking.”

Rob says the house appears quite unassuming from the street, but many people are surprised once they get inside and see how spacious the home is and the effect of the gallery/passage area as it wraps around and draws the outdoor courtyard garden space inside.

Artisan Homes has built a wide range of homes in Canterbury since it was established in 2004.

“We have carefully grown the business over the years with a focus on finish, service and delivery rather than going for volume therefore ensuring we didn’t compromise on quality.”

He says the company has a “great team” of supportive tradespeople and suppliers with whom it has built tight business relationships over the years.

“A sense of community is very important to us and we take our role as a Canterbury employer very seriously. We are also proud to have been involved with the repair and rebuild of our city post earthquakes.”

Artisan Homes has completed over 300 earthquake repair projects to date, but the repair programme has tailed off now with just a small number of insurance rebuilds on the company’s

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As a relatively small company, its lower cost structure makes it among the most competitive in Canterbury in terms of pricing, says Rob. “Our competitive pricing structure enables us to secure building projects right across the market, including for first home buyers. We currently have a small number of these contracts in place

in Selwyn.” Rob says the company values the relationship it has with Hughes Developments, who he says are “very easy to work with”.

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they care about delivering a high quality lifestyle to their residents with the wider streets and lots of green space to enjoy.”

Rob says the higher quality covenants provided by the Hughes group also protect purchasers’ investments into the future.

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Award-winning quality on show Jo Bailey Visitors to Today Homes’ showhomes at Faringdon can see first-hand exactly what award-winning quality is all about.

In 2014, the boutique building company’s won the Master Builders’ Canterbury Show Home of the Year, for its home at 9 Standford Way. General manager Dean McLeod says the win recognised the project’s stylish design and quality

craftsmanship, and has been a great advertisement for the firm.

“With so many show homes in the market it was quite something to win the local category award. It has given us a real point of difference as there are very few Master Builders’ award winning homes that people can actually walk through.”

The striking black and white home has been constructed using the firm’s 258 sq m, Manhatten plan, which has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and sizeable open plan living.

Special features include an Escea doubled sided gas fire, 2.55m ceilings throughout with feature 2.7m box ceilings, and the “ultimate designer kitchen” with walk in pantry.

Today Homes’ has a second four-bedroom show home at Faringdon, right next door, with features of the 202sqm contemporary Torlesse design, including separate media lounge and entertainers’ kitchen.

“Visitors are able to walk through each home, see the quality of our construction and view both

our standard and upgraded specifications,” says Dean.

Today Homes works directly with clients at Faringdon after they have bought their section, and has also developed some highly successful home and land packages.

“These turnkey offerings have been snapped up, with only one of the eight packages we developed in Stage 8 still available.”

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Award-winning quality on show at Faringdon • from page 13

Today Homes prides itself as a reputable, stable company that delivers a high-quality product.

Dean says Today Homes has worked closely with Hughes Developments since it developed the Northwood subdivision.

“We are proud to be associated with Hughes Developments. They are a good reliable company that delivers high quality results - the same ethos as Today Homes.”

With affordable quality at the heart of the development, Dean says first-home buyers and young families are “getting a lot more home for their money” at Faringdon.

“Rolleston is growing rapidly with a lot of new amenities being established there.

“We chose to be associated with Faringdon for good reason. It has gone, and continues to go well.”

Today Homes has operated in the Canterbury market for almost 30 years.

Its team has the experience and expertise to deliver everything from a first home, to an

architecturally design “showpiece” or family dwelling, says Dean.

“In a market saturated with choice we are confident in our position. We have a great team of talented new home consultants, architectural designers, builders, quantity surveyors, tradespeople and support staff who walk our clients through every step of the building process.”

Clients on the northern outskirts of the city can view the company’s two additional show homes at Sovereign Lakes, in Kaiapoi.

Dean says the company is proud of its reputation in the market, built up over so many years.

“To be a Canterbury owned and operated boutique company building homes for Canterbury people for almost 30 years is relatively rare. Our clients understand we are a reputable, stable company that delivers a high-quality product.

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The first stage of Rosemerryn was offered to the market in 2010. The first three stages have now sold out with only a few sections remaining in stages four and five.

Rosemerryn an ‘attractive prospect’ Karen Phelps A huge westward shift in Christchurch post earthquakes has seen plenty of demand for sections in the Rosemerryn development, says Fulton Hogan Land Development manager Greg Dewe.

“There has been roading upgrades between Christchurch and Lincoln undertaken in recent years and the journey only takes around 20 minutes by car,” says Greg.

“Combined with the fact there has been a lot of commercial and community facilities development in Lincoln over recent years with more to follow, including multi million dollar investment by the Crown at Lincoln University and the Crown Research Institute in Lincoln Hub, the area has become an even more desirable location,” he says.

Fulton Hogan Land Development started working on the Rosemerryn site in 2009. When completed 900 homes will be constructed in Rosemerryn.

To date around 200 homes have been constructed along with Whippersnappers Early Learning Centre. Three playgrounds, one of which includes a flying fox, have been built to cater for all ages and Greg says that he regularly receives positive feedback on these facilities.

He says that the area has a number of highly regarded education facilities including Lincoln Primary School for years 1-8, Lincoln High School for years 9-13 and Lincoln University, traditionally

an agricultural college, which also offers practical skills based degrees and is achieving international recognition for its teaching and research activities.

The first stage of Rosemerryn was offered to the market in 2010. The first three stages have now sold out with only a few sections remaining in stages four and five.

Sites are currently available in stages six and seven. In the next stage offered to the market there will be a range of sections from 450-1100sqm.

Rosemerryn also offers high speed internet connections with fibre being laid to each property.

“While in Christchurch City Council regulations dictate there must be 15 houses per hectare as a minimum density in developments in Selwyn this is ten houses per hectare so in Rosemerryn we have the ability to create these larger sections. They are a similar size to the traditional Kiwi quarter acre section and will allow owners to construct larger houses and have a bigger garden,” he says.

House and land packages are available in Rosemerryn. There are a number of builders working in the development, including Mike Greer Homes and Horncastle Homes who have been involved with each stage to date.

At present, the latest reserve in Franklin Crescent has been completed and many new homes in the surrounding area are now occupied. Stage 5 is almost completely built out and house construction is due to commence soon in stages 6 and 7, which have recently been completed.

This represents the completion of the western

“Due to traffic congestion problems north of Christchurch, Lincoln is a much easier commute which is one of the many reasons Rosemerryn is an attractive prospect for many Cantabrians looking to build a new home.”

Three playgrounds have been built at Rosemerryn, in Lincoln, catering for all ages portion of Rosemerryn which will now extend to the north and east in future stages,” explains Greg.

The commercial development area in Rosemerryn is on the market and Greg says that Fulton Hogan is in discussions with interested parties. He says that the location has made the development popular: “Recreational activities such as diving, fishing, sailing, waterskiing and more are close by and the Port Hills are a veritable playground for road cycling, mountain biking, running and walking.

“Over half a dozen wineries operate within 15 minutes drive.

“There are two golf courses plus a driving range within 10 minutes drive and Mt Hutt is within a 90 minutes drive, plus there are other club fields scattered throughout the Craigeburn Range.

“Due to traffic congestion problems north of Christchurch, Lincoln is a much easier commute which is one of the many reasons Rosemerryn is an attractive prospect for many Cantabrians looking to build a new home.”

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Residential Castles owner Karl Eastmond says the company prides itself on creating solid, quality homes.

Passion for building quality homes Karen Phelps A home build by Residential Castles in Rosemerryn, Lincoln has won a gold award in the New Homes up to $300,000 category, as well as being named a local category winner for the Canterbury region at the 2015 Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

According to Karl Eastmond, owner of Residential Castles, what really made the home stand out for judges was the fact that a lot of passion had been put into designing the home from scratch, carefully selecting the section it was built on through to choosing quality finishing details.

“We designed the home for warmth and to capture natural sunlight with excellent positioning for all-day sun. The flow to the private north-facing outdoor living area enhances this,” he says.

The home has been designed with family in mind and includes an open-plan kitchen with views across to the living areas and lawn to make interacting with family and friends easy.

There are two separate lounges adjoined by double doors, which can be opened up and used as one, or closed off to create a formal lounge or media room, giving families options as to how they want to use the space, says Karl.

The company also won a silver and a bronze award in the New Homes $300,000 - $400,000 section where capturing the sun’s rays was also a major factor in the designs.

The silver award winner features designer features such as a full-height cedar door, which opens to a spacious entrance and provides access to the media lounge and master suite, give the home real designer appeal. An open-plan living and dining area includes a kitchen complete with butler’s pantry faces the living area so the cook can easily connect with family and guests. The area flows outdoors to the northwest patio through double sliders.

The bronze award winning home in Rolleston has a wide frontage and triple-car garage. Special features include a double tiled shower, as well as access to the northwest patio. The dining/living

area includes a log fire, heatpump and transfer kit, which delivers warmth to the cleverly positioned activity area separating the three extra bedrooms at the rear of the house. The layout was designed to give the busy household room to pursue separate activities, says Karl.

Karl started Residential Castles out of his passion for building solid, quality homes and his disappointment with the compromise on standards as he saw it in the market place. The company name even reflects this dedication and was the result of visits Karl made to castles in Europe, which inspired him to build solid, durable homes in New Zealand.

A Master Builder since 2004, Karl started on his own in 1996 and was highly trained before then by a Master Builder who specialised in residential homes and alterations. As the company grew, other

skilled carpenters joined the team and were trained

by Karl to produce the same high standards and quality that he believes in.

Karl has now been building and renovating homes in Canterbury for more than 20 years and has always specialised in residential projects - from home renovations and alterations, through to top end architecturally designed homes.

He feels the awards won by his company this year are a good example of the work the company

regularly completes for people in Canterbury: “These homes reflect our quality, which we like to call affordable flair. We are a passionate team who strive to deliver top-quality-homes.”

Residential Castles currently has house and land packages available in the subdivision Kirkwood The Twain, Halswell, which have similar high levels of quality in design and build to the award-winning homes, as well as working with clients on various design and build projects.

“We designed the home for warmth and to capture natural sunlight with excellent positioning for all-day sun. The flow to the private north-facing outdoor living area enhances this.”

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Online tool offers unique difference Karen Phelps Online Design and Build is set to launch a brand new offering to the New Zealand market, which will let customers design and price their own home online.

The company has developed a unique interactive website where customers can type in their section size then the system comes up with a range of suitable plans.

Once a plan is selected modifications to the specs can be made with the customer seeing updated pricing with each change they make.

Although the system only aims to provide a good estimate, it will allow people to easily and quickly make changes then see what effect this makes on the price of their home, says Linda Fowler, owner of the Christchurch South franchise of the company.

“The website is free for anyone to use and people can sit down with a glass of wine in the comfort of their own homes and design their house.

It will help them to make decisions and to work within their budget so that when they come into our office to speak to a salesperson they will have a very good idea of what they want. A lot of times customers come in and want to make changes to a plan then know the cost of that change.

“We then have to go away and price it and get back to them. By using the new website tool they can instantly get an idea of the cost and make decisions quicker leading to a more seamless experience for their new home build. We really see this as an industry changer in terms of how people design their home.”

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Online tool a unique difference • from page 18 Online Design and Build is a relative newcomer to the home building market but it is owned by Greg Orange and Aaron Morrison, the directors of Orange Homes, a company with decades of industry experience.

Linda took on the Christchurch South franchise with her husband Peter Hollow, a Licensed Building Practitioner, in 2013. Peter had been building since he left school and was the Orange Homes construction manager for a decade before Greg and Aaron approached him with the idea for Online Design and Build.

Online Design and Build has a showhome in Christchurch in Prestons and Linda and Peter are currently building throughout the city until someone takes on the Christchurch North franchise.

Linda says that since starting the franchise the company’s offering has proved incredibly popular.

“Although we’ve been able to establish ourselves as a company already in the Christchurch market the new interactive website will enhance the brand.

“Everyone is looking for a point of difference in the market and this is something very unique.”

Online Design and Build Christchurch South offers a range of around 70 different plans, as well as undertaking full design and build projects.

Linda says the company has forged its reputation on offering exceptional standards.

As testament it is now starting to get referrals from satisfied customers happy to recommend the company’s services to their friends and family.

“We aim to stay small and offer our clients a very personal service.

“It’s easy in this industry for people to feel like a number. We aim to establish a good rapport with our clients, building a good working relationship so that their build is an enjoyable experience.”

Online Design and Build Christchurch South operates from a dedicated showhome in Wigram Skies.

Linda describes the 206sqm, three-bedroom showhome clad in brick and Linea Weatherboard as a “standard” build for the company.

“We think it’s important for people to see what our standard build looks like. There is no wasted space and it has very good flow. It’s been very popular and we’ve replicated the home many times for clients,” she says.

The company is also in the process of building a new showhome in the Flemington subdivision in Lincoln, which will also border the Rosemerryn development where the company has been active.

“The whole Selwyn district is very close to us – we live here and have brought up our family here.

“We chose the showhome location as these subdivisions have a long term plan ahead.

“We’re offering house and land packages in Rosemerryn and have nearly completed two builds there.”

The new showhome will be a 218sqm build with three bedrooms and two living areas. Linda says the aim is to demonstrate how a standard home can still have wow factor as the result of a few small designer features, in this case black brick cladding with grey cedar details.

They will start construction of the new showhome in December and hope to have it open to the public by mid 2016.

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“Although we’ve been able to establish ourselves as a company already in the Christchurch market the new interactive website will enhance the brand. Everyone is looking for a point of difference in the market and this is something very unique.”

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“A solutions-oriented work ethic and commitment to delivering successful projects ensures we continually meet and exceed our client’s expectations,” says one of the company directors Craig Stevenson.

Nor West Contracting provides services in several key areas: land development/bulk earthworks, commercial and residential site works, roading, landscaping, pavement stabilisation and dust control.

Craig says that Nor West Contracting has a robust quality assurance framework to assist in the successful completion of projects, providing its clients with documented verification, inspections and tests throughout the various phases of the construction process.

“A key part of our system is internal auditing of work practices to ensure quality and safety standards are being met. If these standards are not being achieved, areas acquiring attention will be identified, and corrective measures implemented to achieve the desired results,” says Craig.

In addition to the Site Safe Course, the company provides a thorough health and safety induction for new employees.

Site-specific health and safety plans are prepared for all our major work sites.

Additionally, Nor West Contracting seeks to offer and promote environmentally friendly solutions where possible.

“We understand the environmental issues associated with civil construction and their impact on our client’s land and business,” says Craig.

“Protecting the environment is also now an important issue with the community and, in particular, our local and regional councils.

“To minimise our environmental impact we have developed a series of company policies and procedures for dealing with various environmental issues including erosion and sediment, vibration, noise, dust and air pollution control,” explains Craig.

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As part of the company’s extensive fleet of plant it also operates a vehicle RT and GPS system that allows the company to remain in constant contact with all its plant and equipment operations, allowing Nor West Contracting to maximise efficiency and communication.

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Craig says that Nor West contracting is ideally located to service the Christchurch and the greater Canterbury region with easy access to major transport routes and its contracts.

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Surrounded by green fields, parks, walkways, cycle-ways and natural reserves, Highsted Residential development has a feeling of being out in the country, despite being close to the central city.

Demand expected for premium sites Jo Bailey Some of the most exclusive sections in the prestigious Highsted Residential development in the northern outskirts of Christchurch will be on the market before Christmas.

“We expect there to be a lot of interest in these premium sections which are north-facing and overlook the Highsted Green reserve and stream,” says the development’s sales manager, Michelle Allan.

The row of low-density, family-sized sections are some of the largest at Highsted, with most around 800 sq m or bigger.

Michelle says the sections are the final to release in Stage 3 of the upmarket development,

which is located in the city’s popular northwest corner, on Highsted Road, just off Styx Mill Road.

“We believe Highsted has one of the most outstanding locations in Christchurch. It is surrounded by green fields, parks, walkways, cycleways and natural reserves, so has a feeling of being out in the country, despite being one of the closest residential developments to the central city.”

Residents are also just minutes away from shopping at Northwood Supa Centre, Northlands and Bishopdale Mall, and have easy access to the airport and Northern Motorway.

Large areas of green space surround the springfed Highsted Stream, which meanders through the middle of the development and along its western boundary.

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“The developers are going to create the stunning Highsted Link Walkway reserve with native plantings which will connect Tullet Park to the south-east of the development with the Styx Mill Conservation Reserve.” stunning Highsted Link Walkway reserve with native plantings which will connect Tullet Park to the south-east of the development with the Styx Mill Conservation Reserve. It will provide a tranquil environment for walking, running or cycling,” says Michelle.

Demand for sections at Highsted has been strong, with only a few remaining in Stages 1 and 2. A limited number of high quality, medium density house and land packages, developed in conjunction

with Mike Greer Homes have also been released to the market as part of Stages 3 and 4.

“These standalone homes are being developed in smaller pockets in an exclusive area, on sections from 363 to 450sqm. The designs range from three-bedroom single-storey homes, to fourbedroom two-storey houses,” she says.

Other house and land packages are available from a mix of building companies on varying section sizes. Details can be found on the Highsted Residential website.

An area for high-density living has also been set-aside under Stage 4 in the central zone of the development, with plans on the drawing board for some stylish villa-style units.

Michelle says Stage 1 titles have been released, with six houses already under construction.

“Stage 2 titles will soon be released, with stages 5 and 6 of the development due to be offered to the market in the early 2016.”

Highsted has partnered with three housing companies who are building show homes in the development. David Reid Homes’ show home is already under construction, with Bainbridge Homes’ and GJ Gardner North’s developments in the planning stages.

A commercial area is also planned, which could include hospitality, childcare, retail and office premises. “This is perfectly positioned, overlooking Tulett Park and the village green, which will create a relaxing outlook from the planned café. We believe Highsted provides the perfect environment for upmarket businesses looking to capitalise on a growing and affluent part of Christchurch, in a location with fantastic access to arterial routes and the airport.”

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A focus on quality, not quantity Jo Bailey David Reid Homes’ stunning new show home on a high-profile site at the entranceway to Highsted should be completed by Christmas and open to the public in February next year.

The company already has a sales office in the upmarket development on the northern outskirts of Christchurch, which is “setting the standard” for subdivisions in Christchurch, says Chris Solly, manager of David Reid Homes Canterbury.

“Our preference is to partner with high quality, exclusive developments, such as Highsted, which has a lot of appeal given its rural outlook, proximity to the city centre and nice big sections.”

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David Reid Homes Canterbury is also offering a house and land package at Highsted, a stylish design from its new Fusion series.

“This is an exciting new series of homes we have rolled out nationally, which are competitively priced, without compromising on the high standards set by the company.”

Chris says the David Reid Homes team focuses on quality ahead of quantity, working on a select number of around 30 to 40 projects in Canterbury each year.

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“The home is modern but has traditional elements, so we have designed the kitchen to reflect that. It is a beautiful big space, which has allowed us to showcase an exciting range of features and finishes,” says designer Monique Enoka The kitchen has two styles of cupboard door front, one with a sleek, contemporary finish, and the other using a paneled product called Cottage.

Monique says the kitchen’s colour palette is “quite moody”, with muted natural tones and finishes, including a dark charcoal grey paint, and a wood grain called Nautical Pine.

A black sink is another interesting element of the kitchen, which sits in a beautiful engineered stone benchtop from Eurostone. All available space has been maximised given the addition of a double depth island with storage on both sides and plenty of room for seating.

“There is also a huge scullery, and lots of drawers and cupboards with the latest soft close technology from Profi Plus and Sensys.”

Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances was established in Christchurch in 2003, with the view to selling high-quality German kitchens at achievable prices, without sacrificing quality.

Since then the company has enjoyed strong growth. It now has a nationwide offering, with additional showrooms in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Timaru and Dunedin, all displaying the latest European kitchens plus an assortment of high-quality international kitchen appliance brands.

“We have built a good relationship with David Reid Homes, and now have designers working with them throughout the country as a preferred supplier,” says Monique.

Palazzo is known as a leading distributor of quality German-made kitchen brands Nobilia and Rational.

One of the ways Palazzo is able to keep costs

Palazzo Kitchens and Appliances was established in Christchurch in 2003, with the view to selling high-quality German kitchens at achievable prices. down for its customers is to offer a free concept design service, as well as a free computer aided design programme on their website, where clients can design and plan their own kitchen.

“People can have a browse through all the products and styles, then have a go at creating their own kitchen design. It’s a great way for them to become familiar with how their new kitchen could look and feel, before they chat with our team,” says Monique.

Clients can also skip this process and talk

straight to one of Palazzo’s fully qualified interior designers, who will walk them through the design stage.

They then can view the “amazing” 3D renders of their new kitchen, which are so realistic it is almost like looking at a photograph, she says.

Once manufactured, the solid, pre-built kitchens are fitted with the latest German hardware including soft close technology.

The kitchens are then supplied direct to the customer.

“Due to this process we are able to deliver high quality, custom-designed kitchens.”

Monique says there is a current trend for slimlined benches in new kitchens, with the “white and wood” Scandinavian look still very strong.

“We are excited about some of the new finishes and colours Nobilia is launching to the market in 2016. These include the use of tactile materials, with concrete-look door fronts among the adventurous and industrial looking finishes that will be on offer.”

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A focus on quality • from page 23 Chris says the firm’s approach differs from a lot other building companies in that clients are not restricted to choosing one of its pre-designed plans.

“We are design driven and work closely with architectural partners and our clients to create truly unique homes.

“Our design and build option allows us to create homes for our clients that are reflective of the way they live, fit neatly onto their land and complement their budget.”

For most people, building a new home is one of the biggest decisions of their lifetime, which is why getting the right advice is critical to achieving the result they desire, he says.

“Our team of professionals has many years of industry experience and will guide and inspire

customers through the entire process.

“We can even take the whole team for an initial site visit with a potential customer to give them advice, and see if a David Reid Home is the right fit for them.”

Personalised service throughout the process is a signature of the David Reid Homes experience, he says.

“We are readily available, with clients able to call us at any stage.”

With the high appeal of Highsted, Chris says there is the potential for David Reid Homes and its customers to create some special homes in the development.

“We look forward to helping more new clients to stamp their personality on their dream home, both in Highsted, and throughout the wider Canterbury region.”

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‘Aspirational yet attainable’ homes Jo Bailey Bainbridge Homes’ new show home at Highsted Residential will be a perfect example of the “aspirational yet attainable” niche the Canterbury firm has established in the market, says Anne Newman, marketing manager.

“The plans for our exciting new show home are with council at the moment, and we hope to start building works shortly.

“Once complete, it will showcase the sort of high end specifications, and architectural features that make for a well-appointed, next level Bainbridge home that doesn’t have to cost a fortune.”

The 234sqm, four-bedroom, two bathroom home will be constructed on a family-sized 750 square metre section on lot 37, near the main entrance to the development.

Multi-height ceiling levels have been created by the inclusion of high cathedral ceilings in the main living area and a bulk-head in the separate lounge.

A surround sound entertainment system and Ecconecx home automation package are some of the high-tech features that will be incorporated into the home.

Exterior cedar and stone features, and a 2.7m stud height entrance, will create a dramatic aesthetic and entry point.

“The show home will have an incredibly spacious feel, with excellent flow to a beautifully landscaped area.”

Anne says Highsted is a great fit for Bainbridge Homes given the development’s almost boutique feel.

“Highsted really sets the standard with its stream and walkways giving it a lovely feel, and its close proximity to the city and other shopping and amenities another plus.

The location is well suited to the more discerning professional or retired couple, or family wanting something a little bit more upmarket.”

Bainbridge Homes also has several house and land package concepts at Highsted.

“We are running a fantastic promotion where clients who sign up for one of these packages by the end of 2015 will receive $30,000 worth of free upgrades to their home,” says Anne.

Bainbridge Homes places considerable emphasis on comfort, and already exceeds Building Code guidelines in many areas.

The new purchasers will be able to choose their upgrades from three categories: Comfort (providing extra, thicker insulation in walls and ceillings); Technology (the introduction of surround sound and Econnecx home automation technology); and Style (upgrades to carpets, benchtop and kitchen specifications).

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Anne says Bainbridge Homes places considerable emphasis on comfort, and already exceeds Building Code guidelines in many areas.

“We use high quality carpet with the Asthma Foundation tick, and insulate our homes well

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Bainbridge Homes has gained a reputation as a high quality Canterbury building firm.

The quality of its workmanship has been proven again and again at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, where it won Gold awards five out of the six years it has entered, and was a Gold Reserve (national finalist) in 2011 and 2013.

The company offers Standard and

Architectural house plan ranges, with most clients tailoring these to their own specific needs, she says. “We can also design homes completely from scratch with our clients.

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LONGHURST » Overview

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Longhurst contains a range of homes from terraced houses on 200sqm sites right up to free standing homes on the large 700sqm sites.

Longhurst prepares final stages Karen Phelps Fulton Hogan Land Development has just completed the development works for the final stages of Longhurst.

Stages 9 of the 800 house development between Murphys and Whincops roads in Halswell, Christchurch, contains larger sites than previous stages with sections available from 400-700sqm, says Fulton Hogan Land Development manager Greg Dewe.

Longhurst already contains around 450 finished homes and a commercial development, which includes Longhurst Medical Centre comprising doctors’ surgery, dentist, physiotherapy clinic, pharmacy and café. The Neighbourhood Centre is now under construction and the development also includes Seedlings Early Learning Centre, which is operational.

Longhurst is situated in the Halswell School zone. Greg says the development is the only one in the area with such extensive onsite facilities, including a large reserve available for use by the general public. Due to the scale of Longhurst there is also a public transport link running through the site.

Located next door to another Fulton Hogan development, Knights Stream Park, Greg says that the 7ha Knights Stream Park sports fields is in detailed design phase in conjunction with the Christchurch City Council making Longhurst attractive to buyers who will also have ready access to this facility.

Fulton Hogan has more than 80 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. The company purchased the land for Longhurst around a decade

ago. Originally zoned rural, it took several years for the planning processes to be completed to enable the residential development, which was started in late 2011.

Longhurst contains a range of homes from terraced houses on 200sqm sites right up to free standing homes on the large 700sqm sites, meaning a variety of occupants will one day live in the development. Covenants in place have given purchasers the freedom to create homes in a variety of styles while still ensuring the overall integrity of the development, says Greg. He says getting the development underway speedily was a priority after the earthquakes: “The development experienced huge demand when we started it in 2011. Many people were displaced due to the Canterbury earthquakes and needed somewhere to live. The challenge was coordination with a large number of contractors and builders working on the site at the same time.”

The development has been given its own personality largely by way of the central reserve area, which includes a natural log park creating an area for kids to play and facilitating a sense of community, says Greg. A variety of landscape architects were involved in the development to give it a diverse feel.

Gregory says that Halswell has been an increasingly popular area since the earthquakes and a lot of investment has been put into the town centre. The Christchurch City Council is constructing a large swimming pool, library and community complex on Halswell Domain.

Latest developments at the site include the fact that Longhurst is now connected with Knights Stream Park through a recently completed extension of Caulfield Avenue and also has a second connection to Halswell Junction Road through a new roundabout at Whincops Road.

“The development experienced huge demand when we started it in 2011. Many people were displaced due to the Canterbury earthquakes and needed somewhere to live.”

The first two playgrounds in the Linear Park will soon be joined by a third in the Stage 6 reserve to the southwest of the Longhurst Medical Centre.

The other significant reserve area has recently been completed and extends from the medical centre through to Whincops Road.

Greg says that this is an integral part of a green link that will connect the Knights Stream Park

School site with the Longhurst Neighbourhood Centre.

Stage 9 of Longhurst was released to the market in August and Stage 10 will be released in October.

Greg says that around 50 percent of the sites in Stage 9 have already sold and the remaining sites are available for purchase by builders and the public.

Commercial development at Longhurst includes Longhurst Medical Centre and cafe.

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Homes that push the boundaries Karen Phelps Horncastle Homes has recently opened its Concept Living showhomes, three uniquely designed and themed showhomes built right next door to one another in Longhurst, Halswell.

“Since Horncastle Homes began over 20 years ago the interior of each of its show homes has been themed with a different look. This creates a sense of cohesion and uniqueness as well as providing our customers with inspiration for their own homes,” says Mrrietta Horncastle, who selects the colour schemes, finish and furnishings for each show home.

“We believe you really can make a point of difference and showcase an individual style with the right decorating theme and we like to push the boundaries a little by adding interesting pieces and features which drive a lot of discussion and opinion.”

She says The Oxford showhome theme focuses on timeless sophistication, elegance and luxury inspired by English history and heritage. It features distinctive pieces, studded leather and chrome finishes and luxurious fabrics. Formal in its design layout, the home uses a traditional hip and gable roof line, with asphalt shingles. Finished with clay brick and Resene’s Construction System Integra 50mm cladding, the exterior also gives a feeling of luxury and sophistication, says Mrrietta.

Next door, the company’s Out of Africa couldn’t be more different. The showhome merges luxury and exotic style with a pallet of dark and earthy tones, bold prints and tactile textures inspired by Africa. Clad in brick, painted brick veneer and cedar the home features a low hung commercial roofline with wide eves.

The third showhome, titled Kiwiana, reflects the laid back style of New Zealand, says Mrrietta. The home is inspired by iconic kiwi style, furnished with natural, New Zealand made products and

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Featuring a modern mono-pitch coloursteel roof and clad in Cedar and Rockcote 50mm Integra cladding, the design was inspired by bach living, she says.

Mrrietta says the showhomes have been designed with varying lifestyles in mind. Each set of plans comes with various options in terms of specs, floorplans etc. This means that customers can use the exact floor plan or alter living spaces to suit the way they live and their budget, she says.

In Christchurch, Horncastle Homes also has showhomes at Rolleston, based on an industrial

theme, and Burwood, based on a Nordic theme.

Horncastle Homes is now one of the country’s larger homebuilders capable of constructing over 300 new properties each year. The company was founded by Mrrietta’s husband Bill Horncastle in 1991 and offers a range of flexible plans as well as undertaking full design and build.

Horncastle Homes also offers home maintenance, property investment and property management divisions, which enables the company to provide guaranteed rent on investment properties and further strengthens its services to clients, says

Mrrietta. The company’s head office, based in Christchurch, employs 45 staff. An Auckland office in Orewa employs a further 20 staff.

Mrrietta says that Horncastle Homes aims to partner with key developers as well as undertaking its own developments. The company is presently offering house and land packages across a range of subdivisions in Canterbury and Auckland.

“The fact we have just opened three showhomes in Longhurst really demonstrates our confidence in the market and the growth opportunities here,” she says.

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LONGHURST » Strategic Homes

November 2015 Residential Developments

A different approach to building Karen Phelps With a plethora of different house building companies hitting the Christchurch market, Strategic Homes has chosen a slightly different approach: “There’s such a mass market approach when it comes to house building sometimes that people don’t always get a lot of choice when it comes to their home build. We take a very flexible approach – their land or ours, our plans or their plans, a guaranteed start and finish date and a 10 Year Certified Builders Guarantee,” says company owner Andrew O’Donoghue.

Over the past 14 years, Strategic Property Investments, owned by Andrew and business partner Kevin Bowden, has built hundreds of homes in Canterbury for the investor market, bringing a proven track record of getting it right to Strategic Homes, which was started in 2013 by the pair to offer similar benefits to home owners.

“Home ownership is the largest part of the new home market and we felt we had a lot to offer. While investing is all about facts and figures, building homes for owner/occupiers is more about emotion.

For us it’s all about building relationships. It’s not just talk; it’s the basis in which we have built our reputation. We spend time getting to know our clients, what they want, what their needs are and matching dreams to a budget. Its about finding solutions,” explains Andrew.

He says the company’s experienced team has been able to guide clients down the home build pathway. With a background in finance, Andrew has ensured Strategic Homes designs fit in with bank requirements. Clients can choose from a range of plans or start from scratch on a design and build project.

“Strategic Homes is very focused on letting clients know the costs of their build upfront, which allows clients to make better decisions.”

The company can also assist clients in finding land and has been working extensively at Fulton

With Strategic Homes, new clients can choose from a range of house plans or start from scratch on a design and build project.

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In Longhurst, the company is offering house and land packages, as well as undertaking design and build. He says house and land packages are an option which make the new home build process easy for clients.

“They can go and look at a section and the plan designed for it and see how it would all work. It takes away so many questions people have when looking for land such as is this the right section

for our build? Will our ideas work on this site?

We have tried to offer a variety of house and land packages at Longhurst to give people plenty of options.”

While people may start with a plan they usually want to make variations to make the home their own and starting with one of the Strategic Homes plan gives clients known costs for that build. Others prefer to start the process by sketching their ideas on a piece of paper, he says. Strategic Homes offers a full build solution right down to drapes and landscaping.

“With designing for the investment market we learned a lot about how to design to maximise the space. We’ve learned how to get every usable inch out of a home – how to design smarter. Sections

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“At Longhurst part of this has been designing for sections, which are larger at the front giving more a trapezoid shape rather than the traditional long and narrow site.

O’Donoghue says that in his opinion the post earthquake boom ended in December 2014.

“There is now more of a balance of buyers and sellers. The public now has access to more land whereas before it was all getting bought by building companies before it hit the market.

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“It will give our customers more options to create a modern appearance and architectural style to their new home.”

The Euro range is available in two different sizes the popular Grande 1 ½ height (230x122x70mm) and unique Modus (230mmx72mmx70mm). All five colours are available in 1 ½ height, with Blanco (white), Nero (Black) and Plata (grey) available in Unique (230mmx72mmx70mm).

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The Euro range is suitable for use internally and externally in both residential and commercial builds. Neil says that the range completes the company’s offering, which includes clay brick, brick slips, Designa Schist and Cultured Stone products.

The Euro range will be in stock from late November.

With many other stone products on the market, Neil says the company only offers specially selected high-quality natural and man-made stone products.

They both last longer and provide a more natural look and superior finish. He says that texture is a key feature in house design

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today and it is easily achieved through a balance of finishes and surfaces that contrast and complement using products the company supplies.

Brick & Stone has been supplying the New Zealand market with high-quality brick, brick slips and stone products since 1997.

It is a New Zealand owned and operated business with three operating companies in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland giving the capacity to supply New Zealand wide.

Neil has owned Brick & Stone South Island since 2011 after previously managing the company for a decade. Brick & Stone South Island employs three full time and one part time staff and has been assisting the Christchurch rebuild by importing bricks specifically sized for re clad projects.

Brick & Stone South Island is a member of the Clay Brick Manufacturers Association and the Brick & Blocklayers Federation.

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LONGHURST » Generation Homes

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Quality homes without compromise Karen Phelps Having a showhome at the edge of the Longhurst and Knights Stream Park developments has enabled Generation Homes Christchurch to be at the cutting edge of the shift to the outer rim of the city, says Nadja Beker, who, with husband Evan, is joint venture operators of Generation Homes Christchurch.

“The demographic of the city is changing as people move to places such as Halswell, Lincoln and Rolleston rather than the central city. There’s certainly heaps of building still going on,” she says.

Nadja says subdivisions such as Longhurst and Knights Stream Park have been popular due to their proximity to the city and the quality of the development. The company currently has a wide range of house and land packages on offer in both subdivisions.

The company’s Knights Stream Park showhome is a 225sqm four-bedroom family home with brick and linear cladding. Generation Homes Christchurch also has a show home in the Te Whariki subdivision in Lincoln, which gives customers a more upmarket option demonstrating the versatility of the company, says Nadja.

Generation Homes was started in 1997 by Tauranga electrician Graham Hockly and builderbusiness partner David Mansel. Nadja says the partnership was forged on trust, an ethic of hard work, quality workmanship, integrity and providing

Today, Generation Homes has grown to become one of New Zealand’s top ten residential construction companies by volume..

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“Those ethics are still as strong within the company as they were in 1997 and are the foundation of our success. These values have earned Generation Homes a reputation as a company to be trusted. Upholding that reputation

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Generation Homes Christchurch can offer house and land packages tailored for first homebuyers. is something every member of our team takes very seriously.”

Generation Homes is not a franchise system - all Generation Homes businesses are owned in a 50 percent partnership by the local owner/operator and Generation Homes New Zealand. Nadja and Evan became the Christchurch Generation Homes joint venture partner two and a half years ago after previously owning a kitchen business.

One point of difference for the company, says Nadja, is that Generation Homes offers clients a fixed price contract and a guaranteed move in date.

“This means clients don’t pay a cent more than agreed and people can plan their lives with certainty around a fixed move in date,” she says.

The Bekers say another key point of difference in the marketplace for Generation Homes is the ability to provide affordable houses to Kiwis without compromising on design and innovation.

“People can come in and look at one of our standard plans they like and adapt it to meet their needs. Alternatively we can start from scratch and develop a new plan,” says Nadja.

Generation Homes Christchurch can offer house and land packages tailored for first homebuyers across a number of popular Canterbury subdivisions. The company currently has a range of house and land packages in Christchurch and the Selwyn District.

To make things easier for first home buyers, Generation Homes has developed a new range of architecturally designed three-bedroom plans to enable such buyers to purchase a house and land package within the $450,000 cap for the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant.

“We believe building doesn’t need to be a stressful, time-consuming exercise where costs keep mounting,” says Nadja.”

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DESIGN » Lifemark

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Design rating future-proofs homes Karen Phelps An intelligent design rating that is growing in popularity is helping to improve the usability, safety and access of New Zealand homes.

The Lifemark rating system was developed in 2006 and shows how well the home will suit the needs of the users over a lifetime.

The system is a voluntary rating system but has had government support, says Lifemark general manager Geoff Penrose. It has now had uptake from residential homeowners, developers, architects, social housing trusts and retirement villages.

“All over the world people are changing the way they are designing their homes so that they will work for everyone,” explains Penrose.

“There is a global movement focused on developing home design features for our changing and aging population.

A Lifemark certified home is a home that includes smart and intelligent design features that meet the needs of people of different ages and abilities and that avoid barriers that may discriminate against people living in or visiting the home. Lifemark homes are designed to be usable by most people over their lifetime without the need for major adaptation in the future.”

Lifemark works alongside the designer or architect to give an independent rating and offer advice on how to make the best use of space based on the principles of universal design. The Lifemark Standards work with any home design and any home size. Penrose says it’s not about more space; it’s simply about choosing to have space in the right place.

Penrose says that any home can be assessed and that the easiest way is to use a Lifemark Accredited Partner to develop plans at the beginning of the design and build process incorporating the

A Lifemark certified home is a home that includes smart and intelligent design features that meet the needs of people of different ages and abilities Lifemark Design Standards. Once plans for a new build have been drawn these are assessed and the Lifemark Accredited Partner is advised if there are any changes to be made.

“An independent study in 2011 in New Zealand

No-surprises building Laing Properties has focused on offering clients Lifemark features since it became an accredited partner about three years ago.

“Lifemark is a great tool,” says Laing Properties company director Grant Laing.

“We take our clients through the process g iving them the options. Lifemark features can be a selling point when it comes time to sell a home and some features such as wider doors and hallways and better provision of light switches are not expensive to include in a build,” he says.

Lifemark is independent seal of approval awarded to homes that have been well designed and are easy and safe to live in for a lifetime. As part of the process of educating Kiwis about the benefits, earlier this year the company built a trial home using some Lifemark features, which Grant says was a success and the home has now sold.

Laing Properties was started by the Laing family and the group includes several companies. Laing Building Relocations was formed in 1987 and has moved around 3000 recycled or renovated buildings.

This company has just been selected as a preferred contractor for a Housing New Zealand project to relocate Red Zoned homes to Rolleston Prison for refurbishment by inmates.

In 2001, Laing Transportables, a company focusing on prefabricated homes, was added to the group. It offers a range of standard plans and specifications for a prefabricated transportable home featuring the company’s unique, earthquake proof, Metrapanel

building system. All of the ranges can be altered to suit customers’ needs and around 300 of these buildings have been built to date.

by BRANZ indicated that it was ten times cheaper to install Lifemark principles at the design stage.

Other international studies put it at 22 times cheaper,” says Penrose.

A new home design is rated against the Lifemark

Standards, which award points based on how adaptable, safe and usable the home is. The better the rating (3, 4, or 5 stars), the more it will suit the occupants needs throughout life as they change, says Penrose.

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Laing Commercial was added to the mix of companies and it now undertakes projects for private clients and government agencies.

For example, Laing Commercial is presently working on 42 apartments for Housing New Zealand.

Myles Laing, a company focusing on new on site house builds, was formed in 2012.

Although it can build in any material, Laing Properties favours the Metrapanel building system, New Zealand’s most long standing 25 year proven modular panel housing system comprising solid walls, floors and ceiling panels pre-cut to simplify and speed up construction.

The system is fully BRANZ approved and Lifemark accredited. Grant says that Metrapanel is robust, durable, and energy efficient. It is 30-50 percent faster than traditional construction methods saving clients time and money.

“At Laing, our customers’ success is our success so we do our best to tell them about the best products and options available,” says Grant.

“We want them to be customers for life so we take the time to understand what they want to build and why. If we tell our customers we’re going to do something then we do it. There are no surprises at Laing. Customers get what they ask for, built to budget, built to last. That’s the Laing experience.”

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Lifemark certified homes will save the household money over the lifetime of the home.

Key aspects of the standard include access to the home (pathways and entrances), getting around (door ways), fittings and fixtures (light switches, handles and tapware), bedrooms, kitchen and laundry and bathroom areas.

Professional people in the building industry such as architects, builders and developers can also join as Lifemark members, where Lifemark offers training options and a plan review service. Lifemark accredited partners include Lockwood Homes, Horncastle, Jalcon Homes, Edale Aged Care Centre, G J Gardner (Waikato branch only), Belvedere Group, Harakeke Consultants, Summerset, Bupa, Arvida Group, Mike Greer Homes, SGA Architects, Bossley Architects and Jasmax. Product partners include Blum, Palliside, Goman and Pandect.

Penrose says that Lifemark certified homes will save the household money over the lifetime of the home.

“This is because when needs change the

home is able to be quickly and easily adapted to suit the new set of circumstances. Without the Lifemark features, the household may be faced with expensive, complicated and disruptive major adaptation works or possibly a forced move to a more suitable home.

In other words, a Lifemark certification has the potential for considerable cost savings in the future as well as being valued by other occupants during the life span of the home.”

Penrose says the presently around 2 percent of residential building in New Zealand are annually certified by Lifemark. There is obvious potential for growth and this is something that involves educating the market as to the benefits of Lifemark, he says.

“It’s about being smarter at the design stage so that the home will last as long as the users want it to. People need to start thinking about their homes differently.”

Eco-friendly home advice It’s a growing problem for people building a new home – wanting to create a highperformance energy efficient home yet not knowing how. Harakeke Consultants has solved the problem by offering an independent consultancy service to anyone building a new home. Due to customer request, the company has now also launched it own range of eco friendly house designs available early next year in kitset form nationwide.

“We’re passionate about and committed to helping people build or renovate their homes to be ecologically responsive,” says company owner Claudia Kaltenstadler.

“We offer advice on every aspect of building energy-efficient homes from foundations to wall panels, different heating resources, solar panels, non-toxic materials, rainwater collection and everything in-between.

“Because we’re not associated with anyone in the building or related industries we can advise and assist our clients every step of the way focusing only on what is best for them.”

Coming from Europe where energy-efficient homes are the norm, Claudia realised that many New Zealand homes were unhealthy.

She advocates building smaller homes: “People in Europe don’t live in mansions but their new homes are energy-efficient and cosy,” she says.

In her business, Claudia is a strong supportet of several New Zealand initiatives helping Kiwis to create healthy homes, including Lifemark.

“The Lifemark principles ensure homes are

Join the revolution in high performance energy efficient homes.

built correctly in the first place so that homes are efficient and practical, allowing a family to live in it for as long as they want to. Even into old age, minimal alterations or additions to suit changing lifestyles will be necessary.”

She is also a committed supporter of the rent-to-buy system through SmartMoveNZ. “It’s an innovative plan designed to support working families with sufficient income to service the debt of home-ownership, but who don’t meet the criteria yet, to qualify for their own bank mortgage. Rent-to-buy means an investor buys a property and leases it to a tenant buyer for a period from 3-5 years. During this time, the tenant buyer retains the exclusive option to buy the property at any stage during the lease period. While the property owner retains ownership, the tenant buyer has the benefit of trying out the property and enjoying the benefits of long-term occupancy before committing to buying the home.”

Harakeke Consultants is a member of PrefabNZ, the New Zealand Green Building Council and is an accredited partner of Lifemark. Claudia says since the launch of the new eco friendly range of house plans customer response has been extremely positive with a home build due to commence in Pegasus Town shortly.

“Architects, designers, builders, suppliers and potential homeowners are increasingly realising that eco friendly homes mean much more than double glazing windows and solar panels on the roof. More and more people are embracing the benefits of living in sustainable homes that are warm, healthy and cost effective.”

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Here to help: the staff at the Dyers Road ITM in Christchurch.

Dyers Rd ITM - helping Canterbury Jo Bailey Significant improvements and repairs being made at Dyers Road ITM will provide a “far greater shopping experience” for its customers, says senior sales and marketing manager Bruce Ramsay.

“Customers can look forward to a larger stock holding, a seamless drive through experience, and better flow throughout the site.

The planning process is now complete, with the final drawings underway, and hammers already banging in some areas.”

A brand new drive through is the first stage of the development works to be completed.

“Customers are enjoying the enhanced drive through facilities which have separate areas dedicated to specific product lines.”

The layout of the store is also being improved with the addition of extra retail space enabling the outlet to carry a larger stock holding. Dry storage capability is also being extended.

Bruce says the earthquakes have been the catalyst for the development, given the extensive repair works required to the Dyers Road ITM buildings.

“The earthquakes have made us consider some financial decisions that ultimately benefit the business but may not have happened without the disaster.”

Maintaining a fully operational business during the building works is one of the biggest challenges of the project, says Bruce.

“The work is being carried out in logical steps rather than having tradesmen across the whole site. We are aware product needs to be accessible and stored correctly, so may have to create some temporary facilities during the build process.”

He says everything has been planned to minimise disruption during the several months it will take to complete the works. “It will be more of an inconvenience for our staff, rather than our customers.”

Dyers Road ITM has operated for over 30 years and is independently owned by Keith Caldwell.

The trade outlet specialises in servicing and supplying the residential trade market and serious DIYer in Canterbury, and is now the largest ITM in the country.

Subsidiary companies VIP Frame and Trusses, and VIP Structural Steel have been introduced to the group over the last few years, with all entities kept extremely busy since the earthquakes, says Bruce.

“During the rebuild phase we’ve been fortunate to provide building materials, product and services to a large number of housing companies, other companies and individuals.

“Our pre-nail truss and frame division caters primarily for the residential market, with our large structural steel fabrication plant meeting increased

demand for residential and commercial projects.”

The three operations are handily located within 200 metres of each other and between them, employ 120 staff.

Other services provided by Dyers Road ITM include heat pump installation, loan trailers, Pink Batts installation, GIB deliveries and specialty orders. An ITM Trade Club is run for trade customers.

Bruce says that as part of the ITM group, the Dyers Road trade outlet can access the best products at the most competitive prices for its customers.

“It’s also important to remember that ITM stands for independent timber merchant.

“So the heart and the soul as a locally owned and operated business is all about helping other Cantabrians.”

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