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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Sep 09 2021

Does a Manor Build home meet the Healthy Homes standards?

Whether you're looking to buy a Manor Build home for yourself, or as an investment property, it’s important you consider whether it meets the best guidance for liveability. On average, New Zealanders spend 69.7% of each day at home indoors. As this[…]

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Aug 19 2021

How is a Manor Build home built differently?

Manor Build is not your average New Zealand building company. Everything we do sets us apart from the rest when it comes to our home designs and completed new builds. Our unique building methods and systems dramatically reduce build times and offer[…]

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Jul 15 2021

What is a positive pressure home ventilation system?

Living in a warm, dry and safe home is vital for our day to day health and wellness. As New Zealander’s we spend on average 69.7% of each day at home indoors. That is roughly 16 hours a day, and slightly more if you work from home, are retired or[…]

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Jun 17 2021

Different types of roof style options explained

A roof is one of the most important and practical features of a home. It not only protects the house and its occupants from the elements, but its style can help play a significant role in the overall look and appeal of a home, both internally and[…]

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May 24 2021

Financing your prefabricated home

Building any new home can be a daunting task. Even the most seasoned home builder knows that there can be a bunch of challenges each and every time. No two builds are ever the same, which is why many new home builders are looking at new ways to[…]

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Mar 17 2021

How long does it take to build a new house?

When you’re looking to build a new house one of the first things many people wonder is how long the process might take. This is actually a more complex question than it may initially seem as the process doesn’t only begin when the first nail is[…]

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