74 | Da-Silva Builders T T Karen Phelps Thoughtful design made affordable T T to page 76 BUILDING According to Leon Da-Silva, owner of residential development company Da- Silva Builders, the property market is turning. Three properties went under contract in ten minutes the other day. “We build affordable, modern, brand-new homes that are thoughtfully designed for both homeowners and investors,” explains Leon. “And there is always plenty of demand for these types of properties.” A key point of difference that marks Da-Silva Builders apart from some other developers is Leon’s background as an award winning Master Builder, Licensed Building Practitioner and trade qualified carpenter with over two decades of building experience that spans every aspect from commercial to residential. “We’ve had so much experience designing and building homes that we know what works and what doesn’t. This enables us to buy land in the right locations then put together well-designed homes at the right price to suit the market,” he says. “We think about what we would want if it was our house or if we were living there. We try to find the balance between what works aesthetically, practically and economically.” The company’s current portfolio of homes for sale amply demonstrate this approach, in particular its Ohaupo Road project in Te Awamutu. Leon and Da-Silva Builders sales manager Tayla Graham say it is the first of its kind for the area. “Small towns get left behind as developers tend to only do medium density in cities and the house prices in Te Awamutu have increased hugely. So there was an opportunity to bring an affordable new home offering to the market for first home buyers and investors as there is also a real shortage of rental properties,” explains Leon. The development comprises 36 two bedroom, two bathroom terraced houses, each with a car park. They are equipped with all the mod cons including heat pump, stone bench tops, full landscaping and more. Proud to be associated with Da-Silva Builders • Plumbing • Gasfitting • Domestic • Commercial • Hot Water Systems • IQP Backflow Testing • Service & Maintenance • Alterations & Renovations “For all your plumbing & gas fitting requirements” Craig Ferguson 027 965 5187 office@riversideplumbingandgas.co.nz www.riversideplumbingandgas.co.nz Dan Thomas 027 422 2103 Specialized in Laminate, Vinyl, Engineered Wood Flooring and Tiles Professional installation & tiling team in Waikato area 07 949 9968 www.idealflooring.co.nz sales@idealflooring.co.nz AMIT CHANDRA ELECTRICIAN ACE ELECTRICAL WAIKATO Registered Electrical Contractors 021822518 | info@aceelectricalwaikato.com | Unit 5/ 706 Te Rapa Road
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