102 | T T Kelly Deeks Some good variation at The Links This property is up on a knoll about 20m above sea level. TGC Homes: The Links DEVELOPMENT Leading townhouse developer TGC Homes is answering a desperate call for more quality housing for Dunedin’s rapidly growing population, delivering to all corners of the market with healthy and affordable high-end homes, first home buyer and investor homes, and social housing. TGC Homes’ latest townhouse project has been strategically planned to suit a range of different family and living configurations. The Links on Dundonald is 18 new-build townhouses in the beachside suburb of Tainui. “We’ve got some good variation in this development,” says one of TGC Homes’ co-directors Charles Blair. “Owner occupiers are always interested in three bedroom homes, while first home buyers and investors are more interested in two bedroom homes, so we are catering to the market at The Links on Dundonald.” This development comprises six homes with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one carpark, one home with two bedrooms, one bathroom, and no carpark, seven homes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one carpark, and four homes with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one carpark. The three-bedroom homes are all across the back of the site which like a lot of Dunedin house sites has its views to the south. TGC Homes manages to give these homes the best of both worlds with large glazing in the upstairs living areas and master suite capturing views to the south over the Chisholm Links golf course and out to Ocean Beach, while a north facing balcony provides all day sun and shelter. Each home is finished with high-quality products including stone benchtops, frameless glass showers, Fisher&Paykel appliances, keyless entry, brushed nickel tapware, and Mitsubishi heat pumps. These homes are clad with weatherboard and with their gabled roofs have a fitting beach bach aesthetic for this beachside suburb. Tainui hadn’t been on TGC Homes’ radar for development due to much of the land being low lying and included in the coastal hazard area. However this property is up on a knoll about 20m above sea level, and Tainui itself is a good mid-range suburb with great views, good local schools, and just a 10 minute walk to the Musselburgh shops. TGC Homes has always delivered new homes in great locations at affordable prices, and The Links at Dundonald is no different. In fact, it’s the most cost competitive development TGC Homes has ever produced. “Inaffordability is the biggest barrier to home ownership at the moment, so we focused on making these homes as affordable as possible. Our lowest price at The Links at Dundonald is $599,000, and we’ve worked hard on design and layout to get to that price point.” Charles and TGC Homes other directors, Tom Nailard and George Hercus, have put some innovative systems in place which help them to create healthy and affordable homes. Consistency and continuity feature highly. There are typically no variations allowed in design, reducing time, cost, and risk of error. Charles, Tom, and George take as much control as possible over design and construction, with an in-house architect, in-house proejct managers, and a trusted and valued team of subcontractors. “We put a site office on every development and that’s where our project manager works for the duration of the project. If an issue comes up, they find out about it straight away and can resolve it straight away.” TGC Homes also completes off-site manufacturing of mid-floors and this helps keep subcontractors busy between projects. “If we don’t have work for our builders, we don’t just lose them for a week or two, we lose them for months because they have to go and start on other projects. “We plan out our continuity of work to retain our subtrades and we use our off-site manufacturing to keep them busy between projects.” These healthy and affordable homes at The Links on Dundonald are set for completion in June 2025. We’re proud to be working with TGC Homes 027 812 5951 mk-builders@outlook.com New Zealand Certified Builders Association CB Ph: 03 456 3530 • Cell: 027 242 9337 • www.decoratingservicesltd.co.nz • PAINTERS • DECORATORS • WALLPAPERING • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC In Collaboration with TGC Homes. With over 20+ years of professional experience in the plumbing trade, we provide quality plumbing, gas fitting and drainlaying services for the domestic and commercial market in Dunedin. Our focus is on efficiency and quality delivered with our expert knowledge and professional workmanship. We are proud to be working with TGC Homes on another quality project. Certifying Plumber | Certifying Drainlayer | Certifying Gasfitter 027 250 2228 office@justintimeplumbing.co.nz
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