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Renovating Your Home: A Smart Investment with RM Build
At RM Build, home renovations are our specialty. We understand that the decision to renovate your home is not just about improving your living space; it’s about making a smart financial investment. Whether you’re updating your home for your personal enjoyment or to increase its value for resale, renovations can yield significant returns when done right. That’s where we come in—our Tauranga-based team of renovation specialists is here to make the process seamless, enjoyable, and ultimately, profitable for you.
Read MoreTauranga 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%
Did you know you may be able to top up your existing home loan by up to $80,000 — with some lending options offering interest rates as low as 0% — to renovate your home in Tauranga, Papamoa or Mount Maunganui? Many New Zealand banks now provide special sustainability or “green” loan packages designed to…
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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