What you need to know about designing a new home

Whether you are in the early stages of planning a new house build or you’ve just bought a block of land, it’s best to think about the design early. While many people start their journey talking to a builder, I recommend doing a bit of homework and talking to an architectural designer as early as possible.

AdviceHayden Maskell24 November 2020architectural designers, advice, building consent, buildingComment

Architectural Designers vs. Architects: what's the difference?

It’s a big topic, and might even be called controversial. Depending on who you ask, you could get a wide variety of answers.

In this post, I’ll go over some of the differences and hopefully answer the second most important question: which one should you pick?

Thoughts, AdviceHayden Maskell30 October 2020architecture, architects, architectural designers

Building consents: what do the new exemption rules mean?

The new exemptions to building consent rules mean only that there’s less paperwork than there used to be. It’s a time (and money) saver, but there are still some big factors to consider before launching into a build project: risks, resale value, and peace of mind.