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.

Contemporary living space featuring a fireplace

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

Perfectly formed home for the Mulvaney Family

The owners wanted an affordable good design within a small footprint and sustainable material choices – Box™, The Architect Builder

Couple walk through a building site

Top tips for staying sane during your home build

Building a home is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to take over your life.

Two people stand next to their sloping building site overlooking the sea

Top tips for planning a custom build (when you don’t know where to start)

Thinking of building your own home but feeling overwhelmed? Here are simple tips to help you prepare for a custom build with confidence.

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.


Design and Build Showcase

Mood magic

In this living room, the ambience can be completely transformed with DimSlim cove lighting from Lighthouse Lighting

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.

Power to impress

Advanced technology is not only improving the picture and sound quality of the latest Sony home theatre systems, it's also enhancing our lifestyle

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