News & Updates

Home renovations or building new can be a goldmine or a minefield. The difference is knowledge and a commitment to completing what you start. Planning is key – without it renovating or building can be costly and problematic, but done well it can increase the value and enjoyment of your home.

One of the main reasons people love home shows is because businesses often choose to use home shows as a chance to give attendees a peek at a future product, or a chance to grab an exclusive product or part of a limited range! This exclusivity is exactly why so many trade fairs and home shows will reach capacity, as it’s a major drawcard for those of us who hunt for exclusives and want to take advantage of Show Specials!

If you’re a busy, modern Kiwi who is feeling like you’ve stalled midway through a home renovation project, you’re not alone. All over the country, brave men and women just like you are in the exact same position. You might think the rest of the reno is impossible, that you have bitten off more than you can chew, or that you’re lacking inspiration for those finishing touches. Even though you might have already done most of the hard work, you probably feel like there’s more work ahead of you than behind, and you’re looking for that spark or idea that will have your finishing touches done in no time with your home looking better than you ever dreamed. 

One word sums up why Radhika Gowdra​ moved from Johnsonville to Upper Hutt - affordability. Gowdra and her husband moved in to a $620,000 new build after renting in Johnsonville for four years.

A building boom is on the way for Lower Hutt, with building consents and applications for new buildings reaching an all-time high. By December 2018 building consents were up 18% on 2017 with Hutt City Council issuing 1500 consents.