76 | BUILDING G.J. Gardner Tauranga North T T Karen Phelps Award honours hard working team The 237sqm show home was inspired by the feel of an alpine lodge. It’s been an incredibly successful year for G.J. Gardner Tauranga North. The franchise took out the top International Franchise for G.J. Gardner Homes across 150 franchises spanning New Zealand, Australia and America. “It was an absolute honour to win the top franchise award, and it’s a testament to our hard working team. Exemplary customer service and genuine care for our clients was our focus this past year, and in my opinion this is what made this award possible” says franchise director Steve Watt. The Tauranga North Franchise is independently owned and operated by Steve and Shane and Kirsty McConnell. Steve says that although the residential building sector has slowed some locations like Omokoroa remain a popular choice for people considering building. “Omokoroa is a high growth area and one which Western Bay of Plenty District Council, developers and others have put large amounts of investment into over the past few years. The commencement of the new town centre, along with the new high school will add to the popularity of the area and demand for new housing is expected to continue for some time,” he says. Omokoroa has been a large part of G.J. Gardner Tauranga North’s business. It opened the Te Awanui Lodge Show home on the corner of Omokoroa road and Flounder Drive in 2020, which Steve says continues to receive rave reviews. The 237sqm home was inspired by the feel of an alpine lodge but with a Bay of Plenty twist and boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, double garage, raking ceilings with large exposed trusses and a large double sided gas fire. Te Awanui Waters has been a very popular subdivision with G.J. Gardner Tauranga North building close to 50% of all the homes in the development. In its latest release G.J. Gardner Tauranga North is offering a combination of three and four bedroom packages on sections, ranging from approximately 420-600sqm. “These sections are spectacular and rare by today’s standards,” says Steve. “To find large, elevated sites with water views, which look back towards Mount Maunganui, are hard to come by. “These are great investments and ones that should not be looked over if people are considering building.” G.J. Gardner Homes Tauranga North is also about to start a small development within the Fairview Golf Course, Katikati. The rare offering comprises 25 architecturally designed two-storey homes, all of which are golf course fronting. The majority have sold but a few are remaining. Purchasers will also have access to the 18-hole golf course and facilities such as the Country Club, with café, indoor and outdoor bar, health studio, indoor pool and spa complex, barbecue and petanque area and tennis courts. Whether opting for a house and land package, or a bespoke design and build, G.J. Gardner Homes Tauranga North can cater to requirements, says Steve who offers over 25 years extensive build experience in the region. This means he well understands how to make the most of a site regardless of size, shape and location. Nationally G.J. Gardner has built over 22,000 homes and won the Reader’s Digest 2022 Most Trusted Brands award in the Home Builder category for the 7th year running. Steve says now is a great time to build as with the market slowing this has created some good opportunities for those considering building such as higher trade availability, faster process times for council and no unnecessary delays. The new H1 building standards for better living and greater energy efficiency have added to the mix. “It also appears inflation is under control and interest hikes have peaked making now a great time to build before the next upturn in the market.” “To find large, elevated sites with water views, which look back towards Mount Maunganui, are hard to come by.” Solar & Electrical Services www.cablerite.co.nz Teaming up with GJ Gardner Homes helping make your dreams become reality.
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