OPES Partners | Director Andrew Nicol: New builds vs old builds
Were our houses really built better back in the day? Rows of townhouses are springing up all across New Zealand. Some people call them cheap, cookie-cutter homes. Especially when you see them next to older villas. But were houses really better back in the day? Fifty years ago, homes were hand-built by teams […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Local election countdown
This will be my last Metropol column for the current mayoral term as we head into the local body election period. Ihave thoroughly enjoyed my last three years in the role of Mayor. It seems fitting that we are currently celebrating Matariki – a chance to connect with the past, celebrate the present […]
Building the future: Tao Homes
Imagine a home with it all: the lifestyle, location, landscaping, and luxury. Tao Meng has been building that dream in Christchurch for five years. His latest developments exude just the charm and versatility expected from Tao Homes. Prioritising thoughtful design and ample storage, the team works with top architects to build homes with […]
Supporting our community: Ross Steele, Te Pae General Manager
Te Pae marks three years of success since first opening its doors. T e Pae Christchurch is more than just a venue. It’s a gathering place where our community can come together to support one another. In recent months, our team have proudly supported and hosted several fundraising banquet events, helping to raise […]
Beautiful bathrooms by design: Dream Bathrooms
Impeccable custom bathrooms paired with the latest products and expert craftsmanship all under one roof? No, you are not dreaming. Filling a gap in the bathroom design and installation market, Adrian Kay was inspired to start Dream Bathroom Solutions; an end-to-end bathroom service offering design, product supply and installation. Adrian and his experienced […]
Reviving Arrowtown’s gold rush heritage: Priority Projects
Restoring an 1880s schist stone cottage from Arrowtown’s gold mining history has been fraught with challenges. Located at 8 Villiers St in Arrowtown, a significant piece of New Zealand’s early Chinese settler history has been structurally restored and preserved, thanks to a meticulous eight-month renovation led by Priority Projects’ Donna Gillatt. Believed to […]
Safety first: Easy installs for a safer home in winter
How would your exterior square up to the safety risks winter weather presents? Three easy install features lead the way to a safer season. LIGHTING Come the dark, gloomy nights of winter, outdoor lighting does more than enhance exterior aesthetics. Improving visibility, built-in and additional lights placed around your property make it easier […]
The artistry of plaster: Proudfoot Plastering
Meet the team bringing Japanese-style elegance to Christchurch interiors. In a recent Christchurch home project, plain white GIB walls were turned into a series of beautifully textured surfaces using Otsumagaki, (Otsu for short), a Japanese-style compressed clay that delivers a luxurious, natural finish. The project was a collaboration between Proudfoot Plastering and Sam […]
Our next million dollar suburbs
Nine Christchurch suburbs are poised to cross the million-dollar threshold in the next couple of years. The next Christchurch suburbs most likely to be inducted into the million-dollar club appear most likely to be: Casebrook ($900,900), Ilam ($910,000), Halswell ($820,000), and St Albans ($755,000). That’s according to Gavin Lloyd, the Property Sales Director […]
Standalones & suburbs
Suburbs nationwide are emerging at a rapid rate – and buyers are once again favouring standalone spaces. D espite the general slowdown of recent years, standalone houses are beginning to regain ground in many suburbs, according to insights from Cotality NZ’s latest Mapping the Market report. People are opting for detached housing – […]
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