Since our beginnings in 2011, through to our brand joining the Laing Properties family, our mission has been to ensure the process of building your new home is as efficient and stress-free as possible.
From the South Island’s largest purpose-built facilities for the construction of prefab homes, our experts guide you through the entire home-building process, from design, planning, and how to select your finishes, to managing the consenting processes, how your house is built and transported, and everything needed to ensure that when the day comes to receive your keys, you know you’re receiving a home ready to live in.
Whether you are looking for a new home, investment property, something extra on your land, downsizing and more, our team of specialists have the experience and knowledge to bring any project to life.
You will communicate with one dedicated person for every question, update, or issue. Instead of chasing down individual plumbers, electricians, or council inspectors, you deal exclusively with this one representative who manages everything on your behalf.
We use a secure online portal and mobile app to share progress photos, documents, and schedule adjustments rather than relying solely on phone calls or emails. For our clients, this means transparency and convenience, with a central hub for all your project data
Meaning when construction is complete, the home has passed final inspection and you can occupy the house immediately after signing Practical Completion and paying all required costs. We give the house a full clean and check all fixtures & fittings to make sure everything is working.
After our clients receive their keys and Code of Compliance, we will continue checking in to ensure they are settling into their new home comfortably. We can see how the home is performing in day-to-day living, gather feedback on the handover experience, and identify any items that may need attention or follow-up
A 2-Year Defects Period*—formally known as a Defects Liability Period (DLP)—means your builder is contractually obligated to return and fix any faulty workmanship or materials that appear within two years of the project being finished, entirely at their own expense. In New Zealand, the Building Act 2004 automatically enforces a minimum 12-month defect repair period. Laing Properties will extend that legal minimum to give you double the standard post-completion protection.
*Plaster repair and paint touch-ups only apply within first 12 months. For more information, speak to our sales team.
This is a legal or commercial protection that ensures a newly built or renovated property remains completely sealed against water ingress, leaks, and moisture damage for a decade. In New Zealand, this is a crucial consumer protection designed to safeguard homeowners against catastrophic structural failures like rot, mould, and internal framing decay
The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee provides comprehensive protection for your investment. It covers key risks associated with building, giving you confidence long after your home is completed.
By choosing a Genius Home, you are choosing quality that which comes with a home built by a Master Builder. To become a Master Builder, certain quality criteria must be met. This includes:
And only a Master Builder can offer residential clients** the benefits which come with a 10-Year Master Build Guarantee, an optional cover which gives clients additional protection against loss of deposit, non-completion, materials and workmanship, structural defects, temporary accommodation and more!
Learn more about Master Builder's 10-Year Guarantee here
** Genius Homes is a Laing Group Brand. The Master Builder Guarantee is available via Laing Group and Laing Properties Ltd who are Registered Master Builders. Genius Homes building projects will be completed under the management of Laing Properties Ltd. The Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee is only available to new Genius Homes clients, as of 1st January 2025
Each stage of the building process has been crafted to make your experience easier. From the first discussion to the post-project support, our helpful team will lead the way.
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