90 | RDR Builders BUILDING RDR BUILDERS Tile Centre Southland is proudly Southland owned and operated, o ering quality tile supply, design and installation services. Visit our showroom at 6 Nith Street, Invercargill (03) 218 7713 tilecentresouthland.co.nz Faye Homes Style and comfort... The homes have been designed to provide low- maintenance, comfortable, modern living. T T Karen Phelps Flexible home packages in north Invercargill T T Kelly Deeks A new development of five contemporary homes at 216 Buchanans Road in Hei Hei, Christchurch is offering buyers the opportunity to secure a stylish, low-maintenance home in a quiet, newly developed community. Two of the five homes have already sold, reflecting the appeal of the development to a broad range of buyers, says Marshall Way, sales and operations manager at Faye Homes. “The homes have attracted interest from a variety of buyers, including young families, first-home buyers and retirees,” he says. The remaining properties include two-bedroom homes with single garages positioned between them and a stand-alone two-bedroom home. The homes still for sale range from approximately 90 to 102sqm and have been designed to provide low- maintenance, comfortable, modern living. The properties are being sold with fee-simple titles and have no body corporate. Each home has two bathrooms, including an ensuite off the master bedroom and a full main bathroom. Kitchens feature highspec finishes such as stone bench tops and RDR Builders is giving Southland homebuyers another way into the new-build market with a growing range of house and land packages taking shape across Invercargill’s sought-after northern suburbs. Established in 2009 by Reece and Alex Rogers, RDR Builders now has a number of sections available at varying stages of development, allowing buyers to step into a build already underway, personalise selected finishes, and move in sooner than they would through a conventional build. Sections are currently available across Waihopai Street, Earnslaw Street, Duke Street, Tay Street, and Chelmsford Street, as well as lifestyle sections available in Millwood Glen. The turnkey approach is proving popular with buyers who want the benefits of a new home without the wait and complexity of starting from scratch. Alex says the packages are designed to take some of the uncertainty and legwork out of building, while still giving buyers a meaningful say in their new home. “It gives people the chance to have a new home without having to go through the whole new-build process from the beginning, and we can help guide them through the decisions along the way,” she says. The sections vary in size and are concentrated in north Invercargill, where demand remains strong because of the location, school zones, and resale prospects. RDR Builders works closely with architect Nathan Shearing from Fat Hippo Design Group on its homes, an award-winning com- “It gives people the chance to have a new home without having to go through the whole new-build process from the beginning, and we can help guide them through the decisions along the way.” bination with the the companies securing the Master Builders Association Supreme House of the Year in 2025. Builds are custom designed to get the right fit for the size and shape of the section. The homes are designed with open-plan, north-facing living, but many details can be altered giving buyers a tailor-made home suited to their family or stage of life. Many plans have the option of changing the layout to choose either a fourth bedroom or second lounge for example. There are also ample opportunities for buyers to have a say in the finishing products used such as colours, floor coverings, and joinery, giving their home a real personalised finish. Alex says that flexibility is an important part of the package concept, particularly for buyers who want something more individual than a standard house and land offering. A Waihopai Street package has attracted a young local family who had been searching for the right property for some time, and the location and ability to avoid the full new-build process were key factors in their decision. As with many Southland businesses, RDR Builders places a big emphasis on local conlaminate flooring running through the kitchen, dining, living and entrance areas, with carpet used elsewhere. Outside, the homes have a contemporary appearance, clad in white or grey brick, and come equipped with features including security alarms and heat pumps. Marshall says location is another advantage, with the development conveniently positioned close to Hornby Mall, supermarkets, shops and other amenities. The homes are also being built in a quiet setting without overhead power lines, and surrounding properties are all new. The project is another offering from Faye Homes, which specialises in bespoke designand-build projects, combining concept design, construction and attention to detail. It also offers house-and-land packages and turnkey builds providing options for buyers wanting a more straightforward pathway to a new home. Supporting clients throughout the building process is a focus, Marshall says. “Whether clients come to us with their own ideas, or want to choose from our pre-designed plans, we can tailor the design to suit their needs and budget. “Putting extra effort into the planning stage helps make the rest of the building process run much more smoothly.” NEW BUILDS | RENOVATIONS | ALTERATIONS jadyn@jcarch.nz 027 652 2724 www.jcarch.nz Planning a new home, renovation or alteration? 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