10 Building blocks to a new home As Cantabrians continue to move forward, when building a new home, here’s a reminder to pay attention to some of the fine details... Anyone intending to build a new home should have the builder’s contract checked out by an experienced lawyer. A payment schedule can also minimise financial risks. Issues that you may have to deal with include: the deposit, guarantees and warranties If you want to compare building companies, it’s important to get down to finer details such as how many power points there are per room, the type of windows you are having or which paint finishes are included. Questions to ask builders include: • Do you have a completion guarantee and how does it work? • Is there a loss of deposit guarantee? • Is the company a Registered Master Builder and does it use thirdparty written guarantees? • What is the schedule for payments? • How are the deposit and progress payments administered? • Are they held in a solicitor’s trust fund? • Will the master franchisor complete the build if the franchisee goes out of business • What are the exact specs? • Are the prices fixed? • What is excluded from the build? • Are there any restrictions on driveways or any other connections? • Can you speak with clients who have just completed a build? Do your homework before you decide on a building company and you will have a less stressful time once the building process starts.
Kea (Nestor Notabilis) LARE A 2 08 est laborum." BY TOM DOUDNEY 500,000 light show LARE A 2 08 est laborum." BY TOM DOUDNEY Rockhouse said. (entry from Countdown and McCauley Str et) (Nestor Notabilis) Turn to page 19 500,000 light show (6 0g Varieties) Proudly managed by Co liers Real Estate Management Limited EACH at 74 No Limit BAKERIES (Nestor Notabilis) Turn to page 19 (6 0g Varieties) Proudly managed by Co liers Real Estate Management Limited EACH No Limit BAKERIES 2 [Edition datE] 11 Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District Peter Ray Homes The Statham is a stunning three bedroom home, one of at least 40 designs brought to you by Peter Ray Homes. Peter Ray Homes has been building beautiful family homes for nearly 30 years, and has a solid reputation supported by a highly qualified, friendly professional team. The Statham, at 574 East Maddisons Road in Faringdon, is one of several Peter Ray Show Homes in the Christchurch area. It is a 205 m2 (floor area), plaster and cedar exterior, contemporary home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas. From the raised ceiling entrance, the Statham opens to a large living space and dining area, with plenty of natural light and access to outdoors. Another living space to relax in, with ceiling bulkhead, is accessed via doors off the living area. The kitchen is central to the spacious living and dining areas. Roomy and well-appointed, it is ideal for entertaining, with easy access to the outdoors, or for seating the children with snacks at the grand, long island. The walk-in pantry is very generous with lots of shelf and bench space. A study nook in the dining area is far enough away from the action for some quiet, but still within the main living area, and close to the fridge. Off the short hallway are two very generous sized bedrooms, each with sizeable wardrobes, the family bathroom and separate toilet, and laundry with plenty of storage space. The master bedroom receives lots of light via sliding doors and feature windows. A large walk-in wardrobe is actually a ‘walk-through’ to the en suite. Attention to detail sets this show home apart from many others. The feature wallpaper in the second living room; vinyl plank – ‘Country Oak’ – flooring throughout the kitchen, bathroom and laundry; soft-close cabinets; acrylic edge counter tops; raised garden beds and practical landscaping and decking – these represent well the design and build quality Peter Ray Homes is known for. As with all Peter Ray Homes designs, changes can be made to this design to suit, or the design team will work with you to produce an individual design to suit you and your section. If you don’t have a section, they can also help find the best one for you. The Statham Show Home in Faringdon is a great example of the quality Peter Ray Homes clients can expect. It is open 7 days, 12 till 4 o’clock. 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