Cladding Options for Your Transportable Home

When choosing cladding for a transportable home, you need materials that look great but are also lightweight, durable, and easy to move. Heavy cladding like brick or stone simply won’t work for a building that needs to be relocated. Instead, we[…]

Jan 30 2025

Manor Build: Top Home Design Choices of 2024

As we reflect on 2024, we’ve noticed a clear pattern in the design features chosen by our Manor Build clients. From sleek exterior styles to carefully curated interior finishes, these popular selections combine both function and flair—perfect for[…]

Dec 13 2024

Why Manor Build Homes Are the Perfect Option for Farm Accommodation

When it comes to accommodating farm workers, few solutions tick all the boxes as effectively as Manor Build’s transportable and prefabricated homes. Designed with rural needs in mind, these homes offer the perfect balance of convenience,[…]

Oct 02 2024

Better, healthier homes with factory-built modular buildings

Reducing our environmental footprint extends to all facets of modern-day life. From recycling household waste, composting food scraps, choosing longer-life LED light bulbs and our choice of sustainable home build. These days, modular homes are not[…]

Sep 17 2024

Video - See our prefab factory in action

Building our homes in a factory means that the weather never holds us up, our process and systems can be standardized, materials can be bulk purchased and optimized, and staff and trades can do a better quality job at a lower cost.

Aug 02 2024

Understanding Council Consents and Fees for Your Prefab Home

Explore the council regulations and potential expenses linked to purchasing a new transportable home, as detailed below.

May 16 2024

Affordable Living Redefined - Exploring Affordable and Cheap Transportable Homes in NZ

In an era where traditional homeownership is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many, the appeal of cost-effective alternatives is on the rise. New Zealanders are turning towards innovative housing solutions that don't compromise on quality or[…]

May 03 2024

Cost-Saving Strategies for Your New Home: Maximising Value with Modular and Transportable Homes

In New Zealand, the dream of homeownership can feel just out of reach for many due to soaring property prices and construction costs. However, the growing popularity of affordable prefab homes and modular solutions is changing the landscape,[…]

Apr 23 2024

Customisation Options for Modular and Transportable Homes

Manor Build offers customisable house plans and options for modular and transportable homes. Building a new house has never been easier. We have a variety of home designs and floor plans in our house collection. These options cater to different[…]

Apr 17 2024

Your First Home: A Buyer's Guide to Prefab, Modular and Transportable Homes

Embarking on the journey to homeownership can be exhilarating, yet daunting, especially for first-time buyers. With the rise of prefab, modular, and transportable homes as affordable, efficient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional[…]

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