74 | Otago: Trident Homes - Dunedin Karen Phelps Time is right to build new in Dunedin Trident Homes Dunedin uses Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) – high performing thermally efficient composite panels that consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in between. BUILDING While 2021 was dominated by FOMO, the market has now slowed and there is a good opportunity for people to build a new home, says owner of Trident Homes Dunedin Brett Johnston. “Buyers are normally about six months behind where the industry is really at. People still think the materials are impossible to get but it’s almost back to normal. There is now less competition to build a new home so it’s more of a relaxed process,” he says. With material costs continuing to rise, as is the price of land over time, building new is the best time, he says. Trident Homes offers fixed price contracts so prices are locked in, which means clients won’t be hit with price increases. This is possible because of national agreements with all the main suppliers to guarantee supply of materials. He says the sooner people lock in prices the more they can get for their budget. Brett and wife Anna took over Trident Homes Dunedin in March 2021 and have successfully navigated the business through the challenges Covid-19. They had been previously operating their own construction company for around ten years and Brett has 16 years experience as a builder. Backed by the national brand of Trident Homes, and all the advantages that brings to their clients, the business has grown. Brett says Anna, who is a mortgage broker, can also often help advise clients on the financial aspect of their project in terms of borrowing ability. Dunedin born and bred, Brett remains dedicated to serving the region and Trident Homes Dunedin is offering some great house and land package opportunities for savvy purchasers including Springwell Rise in Milton. “This is an exciting step forward to help the housing market with affordable sections in the first release of stage one in the Springwell Rise Development,” he says. “Each site catches all-day sun, has rural views and services at or close to the boundary. With affordability in mind, Trident Homes Dunedin has put together some options that will enhance these sections.” Another great opportunity exists in Mosgiel in Green Street, with nice flat, easy to build on sections. These house and land packages are also pitched at the affordable end of the market, says Brett. Broad Bay Vista on the Otago Peninsula is yet another option. Brett says that stage one took only three weeks to sell out in the unique lifestyle subdivision and stage two has now been released to the market. Each site not only catches the all-day sun but also has outstanding panoramic peninsula views and also is surrounded by other new quality-built homes in the inspiring destination. Broad Bay is a hot spot being an easy 20-minute commute to Dunedin central along a recently up-graded Otago Peninsula road. Trident Homes is a New Zealand owned and operated housing company started in 2015. All Trident Homes franchisees must be trade-qualified builders and the company is a member of the Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand. Trident Homes offers a range of plans along with a full design and build option. Trident Homes Links with Formance Trident Homes has secured an agreement with Formance so people building with Trident Homes now have more options than ever, says Trident Homes Dunedin Brett Johnston. Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) by Formance are high performing thermally efficient composite panels that consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with an insulating layer of foam in between. They can be used as walls, roofs, and floors and result in energy efficiencies and speedier build times. “By replacing traditional timber framing, SIP upgrades the levels of insulation and energy-efficiency. The result is a home that is very strong, healthy and warm,” says Brett. Other benefits of SIP include its structural superiority to traditional wood framing - much stronger, less susceptible to movement, considerably quieter and improved structural strength for resistance to natural disasters. They have near zero air leakage, maximising the performance of the building envelope and allowing airflow systems to operate more effectively. They also have an estimated reduction in operating carbon emissions of over 50% over the life of the building. Trident Homes has a whole new range of Eco Spec designs using SIP and Brett says that people can also pick any of the Trident Homes designs or bring their own personal plan and Trident Homes can convert almost any design into an Eco Spec home. PLACEMAKERS DUNEDIN & MOSGIEL PLACEMAKERSDUNEDIN & MOSGIEL 86 PORTSMOUTH DRIVE & 34 CARNCROSS ST (03) 466 4617 PROUDLY SUPPORTING TRIDENT HOMES Plasterboard Installation Ceiling Battening Plasterboard Stopping Fibrous Plastering Rikki Wetere P: 0800 333 118 M: 021 225 3657 ADVANCED • PLUMBING • DRAINAGE • ELECTRICAL • GASFITTING www.adamsnz.com - Book Online Now! Dunedin 03 477 0077 Central Otago 03 445 4916 Proud to support Trident Homes - Dunedin
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