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We regularly share industry news, new prefab home designs and product updates in our knowledge base.

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Transportable / Prefab home
Design Options
High performance homes
How to Purchase
Pricing and Finance
04 Nov 24
Enjoy a tour of our factory

Housing in New Zealand is evolving rapidly, with innovative methods reshaping the way we design and build homes let us share our factory tour with you.

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High performance homes
Design Options
08 Aug 24
Eco-friendly, transportable & affordable homes

This blog delves into the eco-friendly benefits of modular homes, and how they align with affordability and environmental stewardship.

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Pricing and Finance
How to Purchase
Transportable / Prefab home
Design Options
11 Jul 24
A guide to the key home buying terms

Buying a property, especially your first home, can feel overwhelming. This guide goes a little deeper into some common terms you'll encounter during the process, giving you an explanation of what they mean.

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Transportable / Prefab home
Design Options
Housing market trends
20 Feb 24
Building terminology explained

In this guide, we break down key terms like consent, code compliance certificates, and other building terms to help you navigate the of construction process with confidence.‍

Farm home
High performance homes
Design Options
Transportable / Prefab home
Investment / Rental homes
13 Feb 24
Why our homes suit farm accommodation

Whether you’re housing seasonal workers, long-term staff, or even family members on your property, Manor Build provides solutions that seamlessly integrate into your farm environment. Here’s why Manor Build homes are the ideal choice for farm accommodation.

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Pricing and Finance
How to Purchase
High performance homes
Design Options
Farm home
10 Feb 24
Early Geotech Reports help build timings

We emphasize the importance of obtaining a geotech report as early as possible. These reports provide valuable insights into the ground conditions of your site, helping us determine the most suitable foundation design for your home.

Transportable home being moved
Transportable / Prefab home
Housing market trends
02 Feb 24
Healthier homes, factory-built & delivered

Let’s take a look at Manor Build’s three sustainability pillars for eco-friendly homes.

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Design Options
High performance homes
Housing market trends
Investment / Rental homes
Transportable / Prefab home
26 Jan 24
4 popular transportable home designs

We have explored the most popular design options that our clients were interested in for 2023. While there were many options to choose from, only a few stood out as the top choices.

Transportable office buildings
Pricing and Finance
Design Options
22 Nov 23
Why prefabs are ideal for office buildings

In this article, we discuss the benefits of building a transportable prefabricated office building. If you are interested in expanding your existing premises, upgrading facilities, or starting from scratch, our range of transportable offices is just what you’re looking for.

Transportable / Prefab home
High performance homes
Design Options
How to Purchase
Housing market trends
18 Oct 23
Weathertex exterior cladding explained

In this article, we share the type of cladding we use here at Manor Build and explain the benefits that set it apart.

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