Building Guide

As always, it’s important to check the quality of your building materials.

This is a sad echo of NZ’s scandalous leaky home disaster.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/07/homeowners-demand-full-payout-in-irelands-crumbling-homes-scandal?

Homeowners demand full payout in Ireland’s crumbling homes scandal Thousands could be left homeless in rural Ireland because of devastating building defect

Building Guide updated their phone number.

So I had a bit of an accident a while ago which took me offline, hence the lack of activity here. Starting to get back on to it so keep an eye out for more. Here's the story of what happened...

https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/28-02-2021/a-bit-more-than-a-sore-head/

A bit more than a sore head Fatigue, depression, pain, puking – Mark Graham explains how life is still impacted by his concussion, over a year later. A friend of mine wrote a wonderful piece on his life being “shattered by two punches” and his attempts to piece it back together again. It made me cry. Timothy Giles des

Don’t do this.

We build a lot of timber houses here and that’s a good thing - is a good product and a good choice for the environment, but they often end up looking the same.

Here are some examples from Spain that push some design boundaries and may give you some inspiration...

https://www.archdaily.com/933678/raw-materials-8-wooden-houses-from-spain

Raw Materials: 8 Wooden Houses from Spain Is wood the future of construction? The history etched into Spain's wooden houses has many lessons to teach us about the role of wood in creating...

Building guarantees suspended after global insurer pulls out

If you’re building, protect yourself.

“Research shows that that not all consumers buy a guarantee. A survey by Certified Builders in 2018 found only about 44 per cent of their residential clients had taken one within the last 10 years.”

Existing policies for new homes are valid, but those building now might find it hard to get the work insured. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118961890/building-guarantees-suspended-after-global-insurer-pulls-out?cid=app-iPhone

stuff.co.nz Existing policies for new homes are valid, but those building now might find it hard to get the work insured.

Housing demand heats up as investors look to Wellington

Experts say on top of the traditional buying season, this year there are other factors adding pressure to the market. 🏡📈 https://bit.ly/2G1mpsc

stuff.co.nz In the capital, a small home has a $580,000 RV and a three-bedroom rental is going for $2500 a week.

This is the part that is the most fun and the most exciting. This is where you create your home in your imagination, then to design. This is where your dreams can begin to become reality. 🏡✍️ We can help: https://bit.ly/2A2iOqU

Could a container house be an innovative solution for new decade?

Houses built from shipping containers have been on the radar for some time now, but we don't usually associate them with innovative architecture. 🏡🚚 https://bit.ly/2Na0K50

stuff.co.nz Buying off the plans just got a whole lot more interesting - with shipping containers.

Need a building professional that is trustworthy and goes above and beyond? Of course you do! You need professionals who you trust to build your house plans right for you. We've compiled a list of the best: Find architects, designers, builders and tradies: www.buildingguide.co.nz

Interest.co.nz looks at offers from the main banks to see who had the most consistently low home loan rates. 🏡🏦 https://bit.ly/2QKuSVy

interest.co.nz Helping you make financial decisions

Thinking of building your dream in 2020? You're at the perfect place. Find inspiration and compare beautiful and quality building products from companies you can trust to build your house plans right with our easy to use product finder. 💭🦄🏡 Visit: www.buildingguide.co.nz

It’s been a pleasure serving you over the last year, and we’re looking forward to working together in the year ahead. Stay safe! 🎇2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣🎆

Local shares had their best year ever - could that continue?

The National Party is proposing to completely scrap the Resource Management Act and KiwiBuild if elected into government next year. 🏘️ https://bit.ly/2Q8DV3M

stuff.co.nz The NZX50 had its best year even in 2019. Can it repeat that?

Merry Christmas from all of us at . We hope it's a beautiful day filled with laughter, joy, happiness and magical memories with friends and whanau. Stay safe everyone! ☃️🎄🍷🎅🎁☀️🌦️⛱️

Christmas is on the 10-day forecast, but MetService advises caution

Christmas has made it onto MetService's 10-day forecast, and for now it's looking like the weather might be OK, but the national weather agency is advising caution. ☃️🎄🍷🎅🎁☀️🌦️⛱️ https://bit.ly/36FXghT

stuff.co.nz Turbulent weather is forecast this week but with nine sleeps until Christmas, caution is advised.

First look at your Christmas weather forecast

Niwa meteorologists have had their first bash at the weather forecast for Christmas Day 2019 - and for now they're predicting no drama but a chance of scattered showers for many areas. ☃️🎄🍷🎅🎁☀️🌦️⛱️ https://bit.ly/2E9mKIm

stuff.co.nz With just 13 sleeps 'til Christmas, the early weather forecast looks fairly hopeful.

The Franklin Rd Christmas lights have returned for their 27th year, and they're set to be brighter than ever before. The iconic light display in Auckland's Ponsonby was officially opened on December 1 and it's glorious. 🎄🏡🤶💡🎉👏 https://bit.ly/2PPpMqT

Dreaming of your new this Christmas? 🎄🏡🤶 You're in the right place. Find a ton of useful info, inspiration and compare beautiful and quality products from companies you can trust to your house plans right with our user-friendly website. www.buildingguide.co.nz

The boom and bust of a runaway construction industry likely to continue into 2020

2019's most obvious win is the continued growth of the construction sector – extending its multi-year boom. Arguably this is one of the longest 'upswings' in construction ever seen in NZ. In October we saw a projected further 9% growth to $43 billion. 🏗️🏘️ https://bit.ly/2qxxQnr

stuff.co.nz OPINION: Keep an eye out for KiwiBuild 2.0 next year, the Government desperately needs to reboot its failed flagship policy.

Getting on the property ladder for $45,000 by building a tiny home

There are about a dozen tiny home building companies in the country which charge anywhere between $100,000 and $150,000. As house prices soar, tiny homes have become a popular alternative. 🏡👫 https://bit.ly/2sbUL83

stuff.co.nz Despite having no experience in construction, Hazel Gray is building her own home on a tiny budget.

Your Building Advice Update from the Building Guide - https://mailchi.mp/aim-high.co.nz/your-building-advice-update-from-the-building-guide-1548063

In the drive to build more environmentally friendly – Green Building – your choice of building materials is going to have a huge impact on just how good you’re being. Learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/2JjTaEh 🌍🏗️🏡

Tiny home let Mum keep loneliness-busting social enterprise running

Sustainably minded, Conza had been "really interested" in the tiny house movement for a while. 🏡🌍 https://bit.ly/2R7yMK1

stuff.co.nz Make Give Live founder Claire Conza's 8 by 2.7 by 4.2 metre home helps her fulfill her life's purpose.

The 15 suburbs that dropped from Auckland's million-dollar housing club

Fifteen suburbs have tumbled out of Auckland's "magic million-dollar club" after a year of sliding house prices in the country's biggest city. 🏡📉 https://bit.ly/2LaxLNn

nzherald.co.nz The latest OneRoof Property report shows first-home buyers are driving city prices down.

New BoB magazine here for free! - And get your Skills Maintenance Points! - https://mailchi.mp/f8265c94311c/special-architectsdesigners-offer-the-new-design-guide-fundamentals-of-architecture-1548055

Find design inspiration with us! Explore our blog on architecture here. We search New Zealand and the world for stunning homes to provide you with inspiration and ideas for your own project. 🤔🏡 See more: www.buildingguide.co.nz

Another building closes following Statistics House partial collapse

"Believe it or not, you can pick up a West Auckland one-bedroom unit right now for just $49,000. The ground-floor apartment is part of a large Glen Eden complex that boasts a gym and has plans for a refurbished swimming pool." 🏠👛🤷‍♂️ https://bit.ly/37n9Xzv

nzherald.co.nz Levin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.