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Example Of Private Property Subdivision

Hi there, Thanks for visiting JP Property Blog. （日本語訳下にあります） There are lots of residential subdivision opportunities for investors in Auckland as the new Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) is now operative to allow for dense housing development. If you want to know more about AUP in relation to subdivision opportunities please visit here Japan Homes has a number of subdivision projects at the moment and I would like to talk about one of these projects. 2 Lots Subdivision In [Read more]

24/06/2017

3445m2 Land with Subdivision Consent in Pokeno

A Great 6-home development opportunity for investors in South of Auckland!! （日本語訳下にあります） 3445m2 Huge Section with recently approved Resource and Land Use consent of 6 Lots free standing houses so that the buyer can immediately begin the new development in the rapidly growing town of Pokeno. Because our RC scheme is designed to save build cost as much as possible while keep the excellent architectural quality of the new homes this is an ideal opportunity for anyone who [Read more]

02/04/2017

Boundary Controls For Residential Building

Hi All, Thanks for visiting my blog!! One of Japan Homes clients in Mt. Wellington is thinking to replace the existing home with a new one at their own property. In this case, because the site is relatively narrow the outline of the new building will be restricted by City Council’s boundary controls. Boundary controls, especially the “Building In Relation to Boundary (BIRB)” heights often has large effects on new home design so I would like to talk about this today. [Read more]

14/05/2016

Deck and Landscape Design in East of Auckland

Good Morning Everyone, Hope you have lucky and happy ANZAC holidays!! Japan Homes are currently engaging a whole house renovation in East Of Auckland and have been asked by the owner to design and build timber deck with a spa installed outside the kitchen area. We would like to share our deck design with you guys so please have a look at below and give me any comments if you like!! Existing Condition The whole house is under construction at the moment and the photo shows the backyard. [Read more]

24/04/2016

Minor Unit Project in East of Auckland

Hi All, Today I am going to talk about a minor unit + garage project in East Of Auckland which is a very interesting case and should provide helpful info. to those who are considering to build their own minor unit in their land. The Client Needs/Wants: 1 Would like to design and build a 60m2 floor-area minor unit, 40m2 double garage and 20m2 sleepout 2 These are to be all connected under the same roof 3 The garage and sleep out should have their own bathroom 4 Future replacement of a new [Read more]

17/04/2016

Japan Day 2016

Hello Readers, Japan Homes At Japan Day Yesterday Japan Home with our own booth joined Japan Day, the biggest Japanese Cultural Event in New Zealand held annualy in Auckland. We are happy people who love festivals, parties and any other exiting events so of course we joined, welcoming all visitors and enjoyed as much as we could!! Even though it was raining heavily in the afternoon many Japanese Culture lovers visited the venue at Queens Wharf; we met lots of them!! Thanks for visiting us. At [Read more]

11/04/2016

Application For New Minor Units Will Be Banned On Sep 1!!

Hi Aucklanders, Application for new minor units There is shocking news that application for building a new minor unit at a private property across Auckland will not be accepted by Auckland Council from September 1, 2016. So if you are considering to build a granny flat at your own property in Auckland you will have to be quick to get your plan ready to lodge with AC. What you have to do for the application is to prepare Resource Consent (RC) for your minor unit plan and lodge it with AC [Read more]

03/04/2016

Beautifully Renovated 3 Bedroom Home in Hillcrest On Sale!!

Hi Everyone, How is your Easter going? Today I am talking about our home renovation project in Hillcrest, Northshore, which has been recently finished. This house is at 2/263 Glenfield Road Hillcrest and on sale at the moment. I think this property is suitable for a young family with small kids. You can check out the property info at Harcourts website! Actually there is an open home today from 11AM so if you like please come on have a look!! The Original Condition [Read more]

26/03/2016

NZ House Wall Cladding Types!!

Hi Everyone!! How has been your last week? Today I am going to talk about house exterior cladding types! JAPAN HOMES LINKS Website, Trademe (Builder), Trademe (Home Design), Facebook & LinkedIn As the outer shell, it’s the main feature that everyone will see and the house cladding type decides the style for the rest of your home. What’s the best cladding system for you will depend on what look you like. Cladding materials vary in colour, texture and geometry, [Read more]

13/03/2016

Bathroom Renovation Proposal For A Client in Thames

Hi Everyone!! Thanks a lot for visiting my blog!! Hope you guys have happy and lucky moments!! Bathroom Remodeling Japanese Client in Remote Area But We Want to Help!! I would like to talk about a bathroom reno project that was consulted by a Japanese client in Thames, North Island. She wanted us to help her as we are Japanese builders whom she can easily communicate, but unfortunately, Thames are a bit too far for us to come do the work. But we wanted to help her so we talk to her via [Read more]

06/03/2016

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