Building from scratch means starting with your ideas and developing a home that reflects the way you want to live. It’s a more involved process, but also the most personalised. You’ll work with designers to shape concept plans, refine them, and collaborate on everything from layout to materials. Along the way, quantity surveyors and project managers help ensure your build stays on track.
This approach works well if you have a unique site or strong preferences about how your home is laid out. It also gives you more influence over natural light, views, and orientation. If you’re considering design and build, it’s worth taking the time to visit showhomes, talk to professionals, and build a clear picture of what’s involved before you begin.
Living in luxe
Step into a realm of luxury and modern design! Discover how Landmark Homes North Shore and Rodney have crafted a four-bedroom haven, complete with a poolside paradise, a master chef kitchen, and sophisticated interiors.
Land of opportunity
This dual occupancy development offers two rammed earth dwellings that reflect a strong sustainable agenda – the project supports both tourism accommodation (one home destined for Airbnb use) and residential accommodation on one modest site
How to choose the right section
Key factors to consider when choosing the right section for your new home.
Guide to managing build costs
Smart tips to help you stay on budget and in control during your home build.
Lakeside Holiday
A bold and spacious retreat blending modern luxury with lakeside serenity in Kinloch.
Medium density, maximum enjoyment
This Point Chevalier development addresses the need for new housing opportunities in city-fringe suburbs – the five homes are low upkeep, sustainable, and genuinely enjoyable to live in
Lodge-like grandeur
This grand entertainer is no shrinking violet – with expansive interiors exuding solidity and character, the G.J. Gardner showhome has the feel of an established Queenstown lodge
Design and Build Showcase
Heritage Heart
Discover this modern villa with a heritage heart, expertly crafted by Landmark Homes Auckland South & Franklin. A tale of quality, nostalgia, and award-winning design.
Land of opportunity
This dual occupancy development offers two rammed earth dwellings that reflect a strong sustainable agenda – the project supports both tourism accommodation (one home destined for Airbnb use) and residential accommodation on one modest site
Living in luxe
Step into a realm of luxury and modern design! Discover how Landmark Homes North Shore and Rodney have crafted a four-bedroom haven, complete with a poolside paradise, a master chef kitchen, and sophisticated interiors.
Luxe look on a lean budget
Here, property stylist Justine Wilson, founder of Vault Interiors, shares her tips on creating beautiful, impactful home styling to prepare a property for sale without a luxury price tag
Multi-Living Redefined
The Forte Ready-to-Build plan redefines multi-living with its adaptable design, catering to various lifestyle needs.
Panoramic Paradise in New Plymouth
With panoramic views of the ever-shifting landscape, this incredible New Plymouth coastal retreat was crafted to capture the natural beauty of the ocean and mountains from every angle. Taking home Gold in the 2019 House of the Year Awards, Master Builder and New Plymouth & Taranaki Landmark Homes franchise owner Scott Vile explains how this captivating coastal retreat came to be.
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Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
Plumbing World
Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
Landmark Homes
Founding directors Paul and Debbie Clarke established Landmark Homes in 1977. Their vision was to offer “something more exciting” than the average home: a home that made creative use of space but was also beautiful to live in.
Poggenpohl
Poggenpohl is a premium German kitchen brand known for its innovation, timeless design, and precision craftsmanship, offering bespoke kitchen solutions that blend luxury with functionality.
Mastercraft Kitchens
Mastercraft was the brainchild of Murray Belz, a Chief’s supporter with an eye for design, a tonne of ideas and a passion for excellence.
Kitchen Studio
At Kitchen Studio we are very proud of the fact that we are been voted the most trusted kitchen brand in New Zealand for the ninth year running, and there are good reasons why more Kiwis trust us to transform their kitchen than anyone else.
Kitchen Things
Kitchen Things is a 100% locally owned and operated family business that pioneered European cooking in 1986. We specialise in high quality, premium European cooking appliances and our cooking range is complemented with dishwashing, refrigeration, laundry, sinks, taps and small appliances.
Portfolios
View Industry Specialists
Askö
Furniture designed for life. Ethically made dining and living furniture and accessories by international and New Zealand designers where refined elegance meets sleek, contemporary form. Explore our extensive range of designer furniture via our Christchurch showroom or browse online.
Plumbing World
Plumbing World is New Zealand’s most prominent 100% Kiwi-owned national plumbing merchant, operating over 50 branches from Kerikeri to Invercargill. Plumbing World offers a wide range of bathroom, kitchen, laundry, heating, and hot water products, catering to trade professionals and homeowners.
Landmark Homes
Founding directors Paul and Debbie Clarke established Landmark Homes in 1977. Their vision was to offer “something more exciting” than the average home: a home that made creative use of space but was also beautiful to live in.
Poggenpohl
Poggenpohl is a premium German kitchen brand known for its innovation, timeless design, and precision craftsmanship, offering bespoke kitchen solutions that blend luxury with functionality.
Mastercraft Kitchens
Mastercraft was the brainchild of Murray Belz, a Chief’s supporter with an eye for design, a tonne of ideas and a passion for excellence.
Kitchen Studio
At Kitchen Studio we are very proud of the fact that we are been voted the most trusted kitchen brand in New Zealand for the ninth year running, and there are good reasons why more Kiwis trust us to transform their kitchen than anyone else.
Kitchen Things
Kitchen Things is a 100% locally owned and operated family business that pioneered European cooking in 1986. We specialise in high quality, premium European cooking appliances and our cooking range is complemented with dishwashing, refrigeration, laundry, sinks, taps and small appliances.
