building in New Zealand - your own dream home

There are still plenty of building sites for sale in New Zealand, often for very friendly prices; from smaller sections to many hectares, in towns as well as in the country.

Building a house in New Zealand is much more affordable than in Western-Europe for example and offers opportunities, also for those with modest means to realize a dream: your own home!

design a dream home

The start of any dream home is a good design, based on your wishes and desires.
Martin Heere, also a migrant, takes the time to listen to your wishes and translates your views into the esthetic and personal design of a sketch plan.

Martin provides advice on the best design for the specific location and provides you with all information regarding the various building systems available and materials to use.

When you are happy with the design, full plans are made and a building permit can be obtained. If you wish, Martin can manage the entire building project for you.

build yourself - have your home build for you

In most cases, a local contractor will execute the design; Martin will help you to find an accredited contractor/builder and suppliers.

For DIY-ers, a manual will be provided to help you build your own home or to execute certain stages of the building process.






Martin will take the time to inform you about all aspects of building a home, commercial building or hospitality project, aimed at comfort and wellbeing and with the use of eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient design and building techniques, all within budget.








Martin's projects have been realized in Europe, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific, private residences as well as small and large commercial and hospitality projects and his service comprises:

• design private residence
• design commercial building/hospitality project
• renovation/extension
• analyse documentation
• sketch plans
• full plans
• building permit application
• scale model
• project management
• in house interior design service

Contact details:

Martin Heere B.Arch.
Architectural Designer
Member of ADNZ
Phone: (0064) 09 408 1622
E-mail: Martin
Website: www.architecture-nz.com

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