Steps to Custom Home Building in New Zealand

Transparency in budgeting can make or break your home-building project. Learn why disclosing your budget upfront is essential for a successful build.

What are the average costs and what do you need to budget for? Building a new home in New Zealand in 2025 requires careful consideration of various...

Do you know the benefits of building a prefab home? Whilst not as widespread or well-known as “traditional” builds - your brick & mortar types;...

Following the dramatic rise in building costs over the past few years, many Kiwis are hesitant to build a home. Fortunately, the industry continues...

For years, the traditional way to build a home has been onsite; laying foundations before building atop. However, the rise of more innovative...

While the cost of each building project varies, the average cost of construction has risen significantly in recent years. In this article, we...

If you have a large section of unused land, you may be considering subdivision. This is a great way to maximise your investment and use the land to...

Do you have some space on your property for a second home? Are you looking for ways to add value to your property? Building a second dwelling or...

Looking for a house plan that’s tried and tested? Choosing the right house plan and design style ensures your new home suits you and your lifestyle....

If you’re interested in relocatable homes or prefabs, you’ll need to know about the costs involved with transportation. While the house price may be...

As your lifestyle changes, downsizing your home can be incredibly beneficial. While we’re often told that bigger is better, when it comes to your...

Here at Genius Homes, we get asked this question a lot. And, while some tiny homes are prefab homes, it’s not always that simple. In the...

Adding a second dwelling to your property is an excellent way to boost its value. Second dwellings and granny flats offer a range of advantages,...

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, investor, retiree, or looking to downsize, our 2-bedroom homes will fit your lifestyle perfectly.

If you want to increase your property value, building a second dwelling is a smart move. Granny flats can be used for a variety of purposes, from...

Are you planning to build a small house? Whether it’s a granny flat, second dwelling, two-bedroom house, or a tiny home, there’s a variety of ways...

Building a home is not usually seen as an option for first-time buyers. Fortunately, we have good news!

A new build house is one of the biggest investments most people make. So, it’s wise to know how your investment will pay off and when.

All around New Zealand, building projects have been impacted by the effects of material cost increases, labour shortages, and the changing economic...

In New Zealand, the cost of building a house has risen dramatically in the past few years. While the cost of each project varies based on location,...

In this article, we explain everything you need to know about site preparation and how to get your section ready for building a prefab home.

In this article, we delve into the various nuances of residential building regulations. We focus on the South Island, covering the insulation...

If you’re interested in building a new home, you need to know when the time is right. Following the unpredictable market rates, material shortages,...

Building your new home is an exciting step but it involves making a lot of decisions. To ensure your project aligns with your needs, it pays to know...

Off-site construction methods are becoming increasingly popular as more buyers seek innovative ways to build on a budget. Modular homes and prefab...

Are you planning to build a house? Or in the early stages of planning a new house build? We’ve written this article to help you plan ahead and...

Building a new home can be a complicated process, especially when it hinges on financial approvals. Fortunately, building a prefab home is an...

If you are considering building or buying a home, you may wonder what your budget can get you. As house prices rise, many prospective homeowners are...

It's no secret that three bedroom houses are in high demand in New Zealand. This is mainly due to the fact that they are versatile, easy to...

Finding a house that aligns with your budget and needs can be daunting. However, various innovative methods have risen and revolutionised the...

Providing staff housing is a common practice, particularly for the fruit-picking, agriculture, and tourism industries. By providing a stress-free,...

Want your new build to have kerb appeal without breaking the bank? Are you building farm worker accommodation and looking for a product that ticks...

When building a new house, one of the key advantages is being able to adapt it to suit your needs and lifestyle. However, it is a common...

The worldwide housing market has been tumultuous for the past few years. In New Zealand, these challenges have been amplified, and with fluctuating...

Are you looking for a reliable building company to make your new home a reality? While prefab homes have gained popularity in recent years, not all...

Investing in a house is an expensive undertaking, so you need to get it right. Fortunately, the rise of transportable housing could be a...

Modular homes have taken off in New Zealand with new, quality homes popping up all over the country. But how can you be sure the modular approach is...

Building a house is a major investment – in time, money, and energy. To get it right, you need to be clear on your options. If you’re looking for a...

Modular homes have come a long way in recent years. While they used to be boxy and limited, these houses are now competing with traditional onsite...

If you’re looking for a way to save money when building a home, chances are that kitsets have caught your eye. These simple, all-in-one packages...

Choosing a new home is a major investment – so you need to do it right. Fortunately, there are several affordable housing solutions to choose from...

Alternative construction methods are gaining traction around the country, providing more feasible options for building a new house. While this does...

Are you looking to invest in property but not sure what it entails? Whether for capital gains, rental income, or both, there are many advantages to...

Turning your new home into a reality is an exciting and overwhelming process. From choosing a house plan to deciding on the final touches, there is...

Building a new house brings a whole host of decisions, big and small. When it comes to choosing which building method to use, your choice has a big...

Home and income properties are a popular choice for those seeking a supplementary and versatile income stream, particularly during a challenging...

In recent years, offsite construction has gained a lot of attention as an innovative building solution, but it can be confusing to know how it fits...

To be the host with the most, you need a house with the right layout, features, and wow factor. But what does that really entail?

Building your dream home is exciting but also comes with a lot of questions. A great place to start is by knowing your options and what’s included...

3 bedroom houses have grown in popularity across New Zealand. Online search data shows that ‘3 bedroom house’ is typed into Google an average of 110...

Buying your first home is likely one of the biggest purchase decisions you will ever make. With a raft of budget discussions to be had, a list of...

Building a house is increasingly costly and it can be difficult to know how to achieve it without breaking the bank. Many people have found that...

In New Zealand, both transportable homes and prefabricated homes are popular options amongst those looking for low-cost, efficient and hassle-free...

A sustainable home needs to be energy efficient, produce low emissions and keep waste to a minimum. For many people building a new home,...

Choosing a house plan for your new build can be a challenge and is often confusing to navigate. Every new home has unique features and often a few...

Providing staff with comfortable farm housing leads to a happier workforce and a more efficient farm. To help you find the best farm housing...

You may have heard the news that the New Zealand Building Code is changing. As these are some of the biggest advancements to the Building Code in...

Are you thinking about adding a granny flat or sleepout to your section? Maybe you seek the solace of a separate space for young adults, a guest...

Prefab homes have taken a strong foothold in the current housing market. With such a broad variety of innovative housing solutions now readily...

Building a new home can be a daunting prospect and often it’s the price tag attached that’s most intimidating. In the current climate, whether...

With the New Zealand Government announcing in February 2022 that borders are staged to open, it looks as though life may be returning to normal...

Building a second dwelling on your property offers a myriad of benefits and opportunities. If you’re in a position to add a second or even third...

The spike in demand for rapid-build, low cost, and hassle-free living options has given rise to a new group of homes that first home buyers and...

Creative alternatives to housing are emerging across the country providing buyers with many non-mainstream options to build a new home. And while...

Buying a house is no small purchase and there are many factors to take into consideration when exploring how to get property in the most affordable...

Houses have shot up in value dramatically over recent years and continue to show no sign of slowing down. In fact, according to Canstar, in 2020 the...

The hunt for your dream home is no easy feat. With so many options available, the quest to find one that perfectly suits you can be overwhelming. At...

People downsize for all sorts of reasons: adapting to an empty nest, preparing for retirement, or maybe just to seek out a simpler life. As...

In a climate of rising house prices and a depleting availability of land, people are looking for alternative living options, such as tiny homes, as...

With more people looking for a home than ever before and a limited number of houses on the market, more New Zealanders are turning their attention...

Amidst rapidly increasing house prices, property shortages, competitive offers, and recent government initiatives tightening investment...

There are many benefits to building a new farm home on your property. It provides quality accommodation that will help you attract and retain good...

Holiday home, bach or hideaway, whatever you call it, it likely triggers a similar nostalgic feeling for kiwis New Zealand wide. It’s the place...

With so many different options available in the construction industry, the decision to build a new home is not a small one and there are lots of...

When building a new home, balancing your specific indulgent wants and practical needs within your budget can often be a juggling act. While all of...

When the Covid-19 pandemic originally hit New Zealand in early 2020, it upended elements of the housing market with changes to realestate buying and...

Looking to build a new home but confused by all the industry jargon? Prefabricated homes, which can also be known as transportable, prebuilt or...

With available land in New Zealand becoming increasingly scarce, it’s common for those who are interested in building a home to compromise on their...

Prefabricated homes and transportable homes are becoming a popular choice worldwide for those building new due to the many benefits they deliver,...

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...

Alongside the launch of the latest Genius Homes product catalogue comes the exciting introduction of two new house designs to add to the growing...

Building a new house can be daunting, whether you're ready to upsize, downsize, retire, invest, or get onto the property ladder. Fortunately,...

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...

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...

With demand continuing to outweigh supply in the New Zealand property market, we see house prices at an all time high. As a result, many potential...

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...

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

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...

There are many financial benefits to having an additional home on your farm. From offering short-term accommodation for holiday-makers to attracting...

Over the past decade in the prefabricated building business, we have delivered new houses all over the South Island. We recently decided to run a...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

2019 was a big year for prefabricated homes. Not only were Westpac the first bank to offer special home loans for buyers building an affordable...

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...

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...

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...

Providing farmworker accommodation has many benefits for both workers and landlords, but there are also many financial benefits that can be enjoyed...

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,...

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

Deciding on the best home layout can be a daunting task. There are people that want to maximise their design to benefit from a second income and...

The rise of Airbnb and Bookabach has encouraged many Kiwis to consider house designs that open up the possibility of gaining additional income,...

Prefabricated homes have risen hugely in popularity among developers, architects, investors, landowners and, with the announcement of Westpac's new...

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 large modern...

Offering accommodation for farm workers has many benefits. Not only does it help to keep good workers by giving them housing that they would...

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...

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...

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,...

We're kicking off the year with a look at the prefab home design trends that we're predicting will grow in popularity in the coming 12 months....

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...

There are number of restrictions to consider when building a second dwelling. Many councils have size restrictions of around 70sqm on a second...

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...

When you buy a new 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...