Genius Homes Blog

There are a number of reasons why some investments perform better than others. But in this article, we’re going to focus on property in particular, and why...

Whether you're ready to upsize your home, retire, invest or get onto the property ladder, the process of building a new house can be daunting. It’s...

Building a home is a big life decision and an investment that you want to get right. Whether you’re planning your first family home, a second dwelling, a...

Whether you're looking for a first home or an investment property, there are many tough decisions to make when exploring the property market. One choice in...

Being presented with a floor plan for the first time can feel like you’re reading something that has been written in another language, leaving you...

As 2020 comes to a close, we are sure many of you are looking forward to welcoming in the new year. Even though this year hasn’t been without its...

Over the years we have been delivering homes to families all over the South Island of New Zealand and many have had some great questions during the process....

There is no denying that New Zealand is currently in the grips of a housing crisis. With more people looking for a home than ever before, and a limited...

As technology develops so does the way in which our homes are constructed. There are many types of house construction, such as traditional homes, modular...

When people think of a transportable home, the first thing that comes to mind is a square, box-like building with a typical cookie-cutter design and...

When deciding if building a new home is the right choice for you, the most crucial question, and often the deciding factor is how much it is going to cost....

At Genius Homes we’re continually looking at ways to push the boundaries of home prefabrication. To highlight this we have created a new series of homes...

Many people looking to build a home automatically fall in love with a design, but some aren’t so lucky! Picturing yourself having breakfast on the kitchen...

Genius Homes has been building homes since 2010. Over this time we have delivered prefabricated homes all over the South Island and during the month of May,...

Where a person lives can have a huge impact on their health, happiness and productivity. This can be crucial when it comes to accommodation, specifically...

Owning a rental property in addition to your primary residence can be an excellent way for you to build personal wealth, attract a passive income and set...

Building a new home is a lengthy process. Even though prefab is considered as 'quick' by most building standards it still takes a few months, which can seem...

Whether you’re an international traveller or a domestic tourist the South Island of New Zealand has touched the heart and imagination of everyone that...

In previous blogs, we've covered the benefits of choosing a home that lends itself to being the ideal income property when you're not using it. By using...

As the year comes to a close we have asked various members of the team to choose their favourite projects from 2019. From the small to the large they've...

Building a holiday home anywhere can seem like a frivolous and luxurious endeavour. The reality of saying that you have a holiday home in Tekapo, or a bach...

Building or buying a holiday home is the dream for hundreds of New Zealanders, and a fair amount of people that have visited this great country. At the...

It might be hard to believe given the current weather but summer is just around the corner. For many this means firing up the BBQ, dusting off the backyard...

Gypsy Day is ingrained in New Zealand's farming culture. When June 1st rolls around dairy farmers and share-milkers move cows into stock trucks, pack up...

It protects, defines and inspires. Offering immediate curb appeal and influencing the style of your home. Yet cladding is often a footnote in the list of...

Embarking on the journey of building your dream home can be very exciting. It may also come with a lot of questions. The team at Genius Homes are with you...

Buying your first home is likely to be one of the biggest purchase decisions you will ever make. Not only are there a raft of budget discussions to be had,...

As life changes so can the requirements placed on the family home. Whether it's more rooms for children, or space for guests, having a larger home can...

Summer is coming and that means thoughts drift towards BBQs, backyard cricket and a few drinks with friends as the evening slips into night. From sunny days...

Design trends keep evolving and as new styles emerge we seek to deliver modern designs to meet evolving fashions. It's not just a new-look website that...

When you're looking to buy a new home the price can be a major factor. If you've worked out how much you can afford you've probably discovered the upper...

3 bedroom houses are growing in popularity across New Zealand. Simple online search data shows the average amount of times '3 bedroom house' was typed into...

As the cold sets in the house could be getting a little chilly. Whether you're feeling the freeze a little more at night or if a string wind really brings...

The team at Genius Homes are based in Timaru so they know a thing or two about the cold, and this has led them to build homes that are well set-up to fight...

Modular buildings and modular houses in particular are buildings that are constructed off-site, generally in factory or secure indoors location. They are...

Building a home is a massive decision. One that is both exciting, and nerve-wracking at the same time! Once you have chatted to a mortgage broker, or bank...

Turning the dream of building your own home into a reality is exciting. Looking at plans, choosing a site and getting the design exactly how you like brings...

Building a new home can be a massively stressful undertaking. Organising builders, logistics, the mounting bills and the ever drifting delivery date all add...

Not only is it becoming more expensive to build a home in New Zealand, but building on a budget can be a massive test, not only through cost restrictions,...

Many New Zealand homes are cold, damp and mouldy. 47% of homes lack adequate insulation, 44% of owner-occupied homes show dampness and mould whereas 56% of...

Tourism is New Zealand's largest export industry in terms of foreign exchange earnings*. In 2016 alone the total amount generated from tourism revenue was...

Downsizing your family home can present several advantages but can also deliver a new challenge, and one that many people struggle to deal with.

As life circumstances change so should the space you call home. We don't even have to look at significant life changes to see that moving from a large...

Many people believe that buying prefab homes from a plan means many of the design features are set in stone beyond interior paint and carpet colours.

Building lingo can be super confusing; prefab, kitset, modular, transportable and so on. The range of options, and confusion about the differences can lead...

When you buy a Genius Home the kitchen on your plan can be customised to suit what you want. Together we help you to turn this space into the heart of your...

Whether you’re after a Granny Flat, tourist accommodation, rental accommodation or just more room for visitors then Genius Homes has a design for you.

Genius Homes have a great range of designs for your new home. Today we're going to show you our 4 most popular designs; Taieri, Oxford Modern, Cottage 2 &...