94 | Landmark Homes Taupō T T Karen Phelps Consistently producing great homes Landmark Homes Taupō specialise in designing and building and have an award-winning range of ready-to-build designs. BUILDING 2024 marks ten years in business for Landmark Homes Taupō and in that time it has solidified its reputation for delivering exceptional homes, says Steven Painter who co-owns the franchise with Gerry Schumacher. It has won a total of 38 accolades in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, Trends International Design Awards and Landmark Homes New Zealand Awards including taking out Franchise of the Year for four consecutive years in a row. At the 2023 House of the Year Awards five entries ranging in categories from new homes $500,000 through to $1.5m, showhome and multi-unit, saw the team take home medals for all five - a category winner, three golds, one silver, and a bronze. “It shows we are consistently producing great homes no matter what the market conditions,” says Steven. “The focus is always on ensuring clients are happy when they get into their home.” This includes actively engaging with clients every step of the way from the project manager to weekly email updates. The franchise also undertakes regular client satisfaction surveys to identify where things can be improved. Inhouse checklists ensure quality remains high on every build. It’s been the unique combination of Steven and Gerry that has been a key part of the franchise’s success. Originally from Hawke’s Bay, Steven entered a building apprenticeship straight after high school. He then moved to Taupō to build his parents’ home. After running his own building company for several years, Steven and Gerry teamed up to take on the Taupō franchise. Gerry is also the customer service side of the franchise. An accountant and the former business development manager for Landmark Homes NZ, he’s an expert on budgeting and planning. “Being an experienced builder definitely helps you understand the risks around key areas, and that’s important when you’re speaking to clients,” he says. “I take them through the process, right from the design stage, and tell them what works.” Landmark Homes Taupō specialise in designing and building and have an award-winning range of ready-to-build designs that are a great starting point for any new build in the area. It also offers house and land packages or people can come with their own section. A free site evaluation report is offered to determine if a site is suitable for what the client has in mind. Landmark Homes Taupō Launches New Showhome Landmark Homes Taupō has just opened a brand new nature inspired Showhome at 60 Seven Oakes Drive in Kinloch. With a generous 242m2 floor plan it offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms to support the ebb and flow of family living and entertaining. “Located on the edge of native bush a key focus of the design was to ensure the home effortlessly merged the comfort of the indoors with the calm and beauty of the surrounding landscape. It’s about making the home T T to page 96 feel like it’s always been here, part of the landscape,” says one of the franchise owners Steven Painter. Steven says the use of a low pitched roof keeps the profile low and unobtrusive, although the flexible design allows the option to add a gable for a touch of traditional charm if preferred. The home’s modern exterior is clad in JSC’s featured vertical board and batten, which adds a layer of texture and character. Your local First Windows & Doors manufacturer Contact us today for all your window and door requirements Ph: 06 878 0160 | E: info@twincity.co.nz | 121 Elwood Rd, Hastings Approved supplier to the Hawkes Bay Regional Council Sustainable Homes Double Glazing Scheme Proud to supply Landmark Homes • Interior Doors • Parkwood Entrance Doors • Fire Doors • Interior & Exterior Hardware • Bifold Doors • Cavity Sliders • Barn Doors Showroom: 47 Matai Street, Taupo Website: www.bennettdoors.co.nz Phone: 07 378 0664 Email: office@bennettdoors.co.nz PLUMBING | DRAINAGE | WASTE WATER SYSTEMS | WATER TANKS PROUDLY SUPPORTING LANDMARK HOMES 027 615 9183 ian@hbplumbinganddrainage.co.nz
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