96 | MASTER BUILDERS - HOUSE OF THE YEAR Urban Homes NZ Show home stunner Carefully positioned windows bring natural light into the home, which comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and a double garage. T T from page 95 “All three of our show homes give people ideas and show what we can do as we design to clients’ various investment levels and sites.” Proud to support Urban Homes NZ Ltd Plumbing | Gasfitting | Drainage Laser Plumbing - Hamilton East 412 Grey St Hamilton East www.laserplumbing.co.nz M: 027 247 3836 E: hamilton.east@laserplumbing.co.nz Urban Homes is currently building several variations of the concept for clients. The Tamahere show home Manowai is one of three Urban Homes show homes currently open to visitors, each demonstrating a different design approach. The 300sqm Redwood show home in Rotorua is a contemporary retreat overlooking the lake and nestled beside the city’s iconic Redwoods, with Italian brick, timber detailing, expansive glazing and “Japandi-inspired” interiors. In Hamilton, the 256sqm Meadows show home in Flagstaff combines battened cedar and modern brick with open-plan living, corner sliding doors and a covered alfresco area beneath an adjustable louvred roof. “We are seeing people visiting multiple Urban Homes show homes,” says Daniel. “All three of our show homes give people ideas and show what we can do as we design to clients’ various investment levels and sites.” The company is now preparing to extend its show home presence further with construction of a new home due to begin soon at Whitianga Waterways in Coromandel, and it is also looking to expand into other regions. Urban Homes is actively seeking franchise partners across New Zealand, particularly builders who want to combine their local knowledge and industry experience with an established design-and-build brand. With over 22 years of experience behind its systems, software, know-how and processes, Daniel says the Urban Homes franchise model is designed to support its franchisees. “Our established processes and systems are a major attraction of the Urban Homes group,” he says. “Equally valuable is the opportunity to exchange insights and experiences from different regions.” The franchise package includes access to proprietary designs and building techniques, competitive national supply agreements, territory rights, launch assistance, marketing, training and ongoing support. Its Plan Vault contains more than 700 house plans, complemented by pricing software that allows designs to be costed as they are developed. “We do everything in-house, which is quite unique,” says Daniel. “Often, we get clients who come to us and have had a design done independently and then get it costed by a builder only to find it’s not within their budget. At Urban, as we design we price it concurrently, so when we present it to the client we know it will be within their intended investment level.” Daniel says it’s a good time for potential franchisees to look at building their own future with an Urban Homes business. “Construction is constantly evolving and when you have a franchise group striving together to work smarter, the knowledge-sharing potential is a major strength. “We’re always open to new ideas and feedback, which helps improve the entire network. Get in touch today to learn more about joining Urban Homes as a franchisee and create a strong future of your own.”
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