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Tauranga Locals Favouring Home Renovations Over New Builds
As economic pressures rise, Tauranga homeowners are increasingly opting for renovations over new builds. RM Build, a creative Tauranga-based building company, has seen a notable surge in clients choosing to upgrade existing spaces—particularly kitchens and bathrooms—instead of embarking on the costly journey of constructing new homes. Economic Challenges Steering Choices Rising Costs and Budget Constraints…
Read MoreBuilding granny flats: Govt new proposal
The Government wants your feedback on building granny flats on a property with an existing home on it. The proposal is to allow self-contained one storey granny flats up to 60m2 to be built without the need for a building or resource consent. This would save up to $6,500 in building and resource consenting fees…
Read MoreHealthy home loans available at 0%
Do you know that you can top up your home loans up to $80,000 and some as low as 0% interest to renovate your home in Tauranga, Papamoa or Mt Maunganui to make it drier, warmer or more energy efficient? This could pay for valuable home improvements such as: You can even use these loans…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of a New Home Build
Building a new home is really exciting and you have the opportunity to design a space that you can live in for years to come. It’s a huge project however that needs to be carefully managed at every stage. Read on and find out the steps that will help you successfully build a new home.…
Read MoreHow to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Space
With the summer months ahead, it’s a great time to start thinking about creating the ultimate outdoor space either through a home renovation or new build. A well designed outdoor space can make the difference between a good home and a great home. There’s nothing quite like relaxing in your Tauranga home outside on a…
Read MoreShould I Build a New Home or Renovate My Existing Home?
Perhaps it’s time for a change and you’re thinking about a new build or home renovations. Tossing up whether it’s best to build a new home or to renovate comes down to a few key points. Consulting with your builder at your local building company can help you make the right decision. If you’re in…
Read MoreDid you know consents have changed?
Did you know that from 31st August 2020 consents for low-risk residential building works in Tauranga and throughout New Zealand are no longer needed? These exemptions have been introduced to free up the construction sector for higher value work. The exemptions include: · Single story detached buildings like sleepouts, sheds and green houses where plumbing work is…
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