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Framing of the top of a house
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.

Image of a house on a hill
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.

Kitchen scullery full with products
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.

Manor Build transportable home
Pricing and Finance
Investment / Rental homes
How to Purchase
21 Aug 23
How to arrange finance for a prefab home

Funding a construction project can be daunting, especially with a strict timeline and budget. Fortunately, our team is well-versed in the financing process and can guide you through it from start to finish.

Keys lying on some printed out house plans
High performance homes
Transportable / Prefab home
Design Options
23 Mar 23
What is a kitset home?

With other innovative construction methods vying for the spotlight, it can be difficult to know where to start, or whether a kitset home is even the best option for you.

Bankstown Holiday Accommodation
Design Options
Holiday park buildings
Pricing and Finance
Investment / Rental homes
07 Mar 23
Why prefabs are ideal for holiday parks

When building accommodation, holiday park owners need solutions that offer minimal site disruption, rapid construction, and high-quality facilities. This article explains why prefabricated buildings are the ideal solution for these requirements. We will cover what a prefab home is, how prefab construction works, and all the benefits of prefab homes for New Zealand holiday parks.

Modern single-story dark gray house with a yellow door overlooking the ocean and surrounded by green shrubbery and grass.Modern open-plan living area with a white kitchen island, dining table with green apples centerpiece, and seating area with sofa and armchairs near large sliding glass doors.
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