Aug 15 2022

Financing for prefab homes

The popularity of prefab homes is on the rise and with it, the availability of financing from banks. While traditionally, banks haven’t favoured the prefab building process, things are changing and more lenders are offering financing solutions.

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Jul 13 2022

Frequently Asked Prefab Home Questions

Building a house can be a new adventure for many people, and one where lots of questions arise. If you’re new to the prefabricated homes building method then you’ll likely have a few questions about the process, and how it differs from the standard[…]

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Jun 15 2022

Affordable new build houses

If you are looking to build a house, there are a lot of considerations to make around what build process you choose. To save you time and a lot of headaches, we’ve put together a list of all the pros and cons of each type of building process.

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May 23 2022

The benefits of good farm accommodation

Providing accommodation for your key employees has several well-known benefits. With the right farm housing, you’ll attract the best possible workers, receive certain tax benefits, and increase your farm’s value. On the downside, there are a few[…]

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Apr 11 2022

Is it cheaper to build a new house?

With the volatility of the current housing market, is your money better spent building or buying your next property? There are a lot of factors to consider when tossing up between building a new house and buying a pre-existing one. From costs to[…]

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Mar 16 2022

Building a granny flat on your section

A granny flat is a self-contained living unit, usually located on the same property as a larger house. They are also commonly known as a second dwelling, minor dwelling, or sleepout. In New Zealand, they are becoming a popular addition to sections[…]

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Jan 20 2022

Transportable homes: Understanding the basics

Transportable homes have been around for many years. And while confusion remains about their exact definition, their growing popularity in New Zealand shows that many people are jumping at the chance to embrace this innovative building method.[…]

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Dec 14 2021

A look back at some of our favourite prefab home builds for 2021

We have taken the opportunity as 2021 draws to a close to look back on some of the homes that we have built this year. What felt like a challenging year in some aspects, especially for the building industry, has been met with many memorable moments[…]

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Nov 22 2021

The future of Manor Build

New Zealand’s heated housing market has been as much of a topic in 2021 as the current pandemic. After a year of widespread price growth and the average house sale price increasing significantly throughout the country, people are finding themselves[…]

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Oct 14 2021

What is included in our prefab home prices?

One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of building a new home can be the unexpected costs that creep in during the building process. This can be more common for traditional builds as builders may have underestimated the cost of materials needed, or[…]

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