| 97 BUILDING Latitude Homes - Northland: 15th Anniversary Flexibility a real point of difference Karen Phelps Latitude Homes Northland’s new showhome in Whangarei is 216sqm and offers four bedrooms, a monopitch design and Linea and Stria horizontal and vertical cladding system. Flexibility is the key point of difference that Latitude Homes offers and has ensured the company’s success over the past 15 years, believes Northland franchise owner Haimona Matthews. “We offer a wide range of designs and options including a full build service, shell only – where we can complete the home to a closed in stage and the client can organise finishing off the inside themselves – and kitset where they can organise the entire build themselves,” he says. Building in the regions covered by the Kaipara, Whangarei and Far North District Councils, Latitude Homes Northland works in a diverse area so offering customers a multitude of build options is essential, says Haimona. Haimona worked for over 20 years in the aluminium joinery industry, which saw him working on the floor up to management level, prior to purchasing the franchise in late 2010. Since then both the franchise and Latitude Homes nationally has grown its presence considerably to offer a wide variety of plan options to suit everyone’s lifestyle and even assisting with obtaining finance by partnering with First Step Home Loans. “At Latitude Homes we do all that we can to make the building process easy and finance is a key part of that,” explains Haimona. “It’s about offering our customers an easier, more knowledgeable pathway to gaining the best finance for their building project.” Haimona says he is passionate about the excitement and sense of achievement that only a new home build can provide. He loves the opportunity to understand the customers’ requirements and vision to deliver their dream home. The process focuses on listening resulting in an informative and adaptive approach where Haimona breaks down the new build parameters, guiding each client through the design process to create a design that is harmonious across build, land and budget. It’s an example of his belief that design is only as good as its execution. Haimona personally manages each build so clients can rest assured that their new home will be built to their exact specifications and the highest quality. “We work alongside our customers in a close partnership to deliver them the right home to meet their budget and lifestyle. It’s a very personal build process and guarantees they receive a house they feel proud of,” says Haimona. He says his team of subcontractors is a key part of the process and Latitude Homes Northland is fortunate to have a talented and multi skilled team capable of delivering the quality workmanship that the franchise has become known for. For those seeking a sample of what Latitude Homes Northland offers there is a stunning new showhome in Whangarei at 109 Wairau Drive, Tikipunga. The 216sqm four bedroom home has been based on the Lowburn design and offers an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, separate family room, two bathrooms and double garage. Boasting a modern monopitch design it is clad in a striking Linea and Stria horizontal and vertical cladding system. The market is still busy for Latitude Homes Northland although Haimona feels some may be holding back thinking that material supply shortages are an issue. “The reality is that now is a great time to build. It’s not such a frenzied environment and by ordering ahead your build project can still progress smoothly. It also means you lock in prices now before they go up. It certainly won’t get cheaper and we are happy to meet customers on site and discuss potential sections they are thinking about purchasing or, if they already have their own section, discuss options.” Mastercraft Kitchens by Kitchen Trendz Ltd 178 Lower Dent St, Whangarei Phone 09 438 3037 Come and see us for a free consultation, great advice & award winning design. www.mastercraft.co.nz/ideas for ideas and inspiration OR Jon Gill − All Residential Work • Septic & Wastewater Tanks Water & Attenuation Tanks • All Drainage Work CERTIFYING DRAINLAYER WHANGAREI & SURROUNDS Free measure, quote and consultation Email: sales@nulooknorthland.co.nz Or call in at 15 Waipanga Road, Kamo To nd out more call us on 09 435 0038 Windows Doors Commercial Balustrades NORTHLAND NORTHLANDNORTHLAND NORTHLAND NORTHLAND NORTHLAND www.nulooknorthland.co.nz NORTHLAND Proud to support Latitude Homes
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