22 | Signature Homes REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Clear contracts with no surprises Karen Phelps Barrett Homes’ all inclusive build package includes landscaping, fixtures and fittings and interior design advice. New owners of Signature Homes Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago have hit the ground running and are fielding a strong level of enquiry after taking over in July 2021. Both have significant industry experience having run their own building company for nearly 20 years, which was previously contracting to Signature Homes. They say they have managed to already expand the reach of Signature Homes from its previous focus on Queenstown to Central Otago including Cromwell, Luggate and Clyde where significant opportunity exists. “We are very passionate about what we do, as is our team who keep our clients at the centre of every step we take when designing and building homes that are often the biggest investment our clients will make in their lives,” says Chris. The expertise of Chris, an experienced licensed building practitioner with over 38 years in the building industry, benefits clients greatly when they choose to build their homes with Signature Homes Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago. Renee takes on the important administration role in the business. Their sons Dylan and Daniel both completed their apprenticeships under Chris and are also involved in Signature Homes Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago. “Most of our clients have never built before, and often it’s a case of they don’t know what they don’t know,” says Renee. “So we are with them through every step of the process, the whole team is. Our new home consultants are there at the first meeting, our designers and quantity surveyors work with our clients to make sure their home meets their needs, within their budget, and when they are ready to build our project managers keep everything on time and on track to meet their guaranteed completion date.” to page 24 ‘Beautiful subdivision’ from page 20 P: (03) 445 0305 16 Wolter Cres, Cromwell E: central@designwindows.co.nz W: www.designwindowsgroup.com Proud Supplier for Signature Homes “It’s a beautiful upmarket subdivision and the biggest Cromwell has ever seen. There has been a lot of interest from a variety of purchasers, both local and out of town.” Barrett Homes Cromwell has just completed its first build in the subdivision and Dee says this client is a case in point. “They have relocated their lives from Auckland and got jobs down here. They really believe in the Cromwell dream. Cromwell has always been seen as the poor cousin to Queenstown and Wanaka but now it’s really coming into its own. “There is so much going on here. It’s growing and it’s set to boom a lot more yet; it’s a pivotal little town for the area.” She cites many factors contributing to growth: central location, industrial area, the bike trail and lifestyle. Dee says the variety of industries – horticulture, farming, wine etc – have helped to keep the economy steadily buoyant. Barrett Homes Cromwell is set to be building in Wooing Tree Estate for years to come and is offering a range of house and land packages, which are being quickly snapped up by a variety of buyers including retirees looking for a simpler lifestyle, first home buyers, people looking for a holiday home and investors. Barrett Homes was formed in 2013 by Mike and Laura Bryant and Grant Eynon, who are also co-directors of Barrett Homes Cromwell along with Dee’s partner, Jason Williams, a qualified builder. Locally owned and operated, Barrett Homes is not a franchise. It operates from a head of- fice in Papamoa, where the majority of its staff are based, and, in addition to Cromwell, also has satellite locations in Whangarei, Taupo and Gisborne. Barrett Homes offers and range of plans that can be customised to suit clients’ individual requirements and full design and build options on clients’ own sites all across Central Otago. Dee says a major point of difference is that the company’s all-inclusive build package means no unexpected surprises and much more value. “It includes landscaping, fixtures and fittings, in-house interior design advice and the unique Barrett Better Build Programme that keeps clients updated every step of the way,” she explains. “We have a world class system for every project from concept to completion and we constantly strive to deliver great outcomes and results.” This has been particularly important during the pandemic induced supply shortages. “We have great relationships with contractors and suppliers, which has been so helpful. Also as we have a large number of builds on the go at any one time we can structure our time effectively to keep all the projects on track.” Being a local company community involvement is of great importance, says Dee. “Our whole teams passion for giving back is obvious in the number of community projects and initiatives we sponsor and have involvement in. Cromwell is a go-ahead little town and we’re proud and excited to be a big part of its future.” Barrett Homes Cromwell “Most of our clients have never built before, and often it’s a case of they don’t know what they don’t know. So we are with them through every step of the process.” Signature Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago offers a full suite of building services for people looking to build in the area. Chris and Renee say they place a big focus on client experience and have sound processes and systems in place to ensure a stress free build. “From the first point of contact until we hand over the keys we take care of everything. We cater to people’s budget and make sure we deliver what we promise. Clear contracts and processes ensure there are no surprises and we are all on the same page,” says Renee. Combined with this is the fact that Signature Homes’ market leading guarantee system is one of the most comprehensive in New Zealand, offering a high level of security to clients and their lenders. The guarantee includes home completion, weather tightness, structure, maintenance, completion date, total price, no hidden extras and satisfaction. Founded in 1983, Signature Homes is now one of New Zealand’s longest serving home building companies, says Chris. He says that this means that when people choose to build with Signature Homes they can feel assured knowing that they are dealing with reputable and long-term industry leaders. Signature Homes offers a range of proven plans, all created in New Zealand to suit this country’s unique environment, as well as a full design and build option. Suppliers & Installers of: P: 03 445 0553 F: 03 445 0573 E: info@extremeroofing.co.nz
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