Edward Gibbon

Tap into your own trends: Edward Gibbon’s retail manager Lesley Storm gives us her take on choosing a tap

When building or renovating, tapware choices should be exciting. Far from just a functional plumbing imperative, taps are rising in the design stakes. They’re top styling statements in themselves. And while there are always trends in tapware, homeowners should be true to their individual tastes. Edward Gibbon Retail Manager, Lesley Storm, believes if there’s a […]

Cindy-Lee Sinclair

Marketing your property: Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood on what to think about when selling your home or investment

Long established as a top-flight professional real estate agent in Christchurch, Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Merivale says there are several things to know when putting property on the market. An absolutely key element is to ensure an agent has a signed listing authority before they bring buyers through, Cindy says. Your agent […]

Simply Heat

The simple choice: turning up the heat this winter at Simply Heat

Simply Heat is, quite simply, a mecca for heating design and installation options. At the company’s expansive showroom, unique in the South Island, you can see and try for yourself 41 gas fires, ultra-low emission and standard wood fires, multi fuel heaters, electric fires, water heaters, ducted heating, underfloor heating, heat pumps and solar panels. […]

Giovanni Tiles

A top tiling team: Giovanni Tiles

If you are after premium quality tiles to give your home distinctive flair, then look no further than the 100m2 Giovanni Tiles selection studio at 3 Lester Lane, just off Dean’s Ave, which holds a selection of more than 1000 premium tiles. A tile selection studio that recognises the growing interest from homeowners and construction […]

Hard As Rocks

A heart of stone: Eldorado Stone from Hard As Rocks is a wonderful alternative to other thick and heavy stone cladding products

For the look and feel of real stone, Eldorado Stone provides a stunning appearance, without the weight and cost of the real thing. Hard as Rocks is New Zealand’s exclusive supplier of the product, which is the most realistic architectural man-made stone available on the market – and the world’s biggest selling stone veneer. Earthquake […]

Murray Hewitt Joinery

Innovation in action: Murray Hewitt Joinery leads the way

The name Murray Hewitt Joinery goes hand-in-hand with a reputation that has been hard won over two decades. Established in 1999, it has developed an impressive portfolio full of referral and many repeat clients – the latter of which, in many cases, have been with the business for its entire history. As its name suggests, […]

Strategic Homes Group

Is building new right for you: Strategic Homes Group on why you should consider a new home build

If you’re in the market for a home or an investment property, we look at why building new is your best option. In April, ANZ Economist Liz Kendal was reported in The Press as saying, “Prices for existing houses have increased 50 percent since the start of 2012, whereas we estimate that the cost of […]

Casa Construction

It’s all about the detail: Casa Construction raises its sights towards the 2018 Master Builder Awards

The team at Casa Construction has had a big year already. A brand refresh, launched in March, has helped to position the business for expansion down south to Wanaka. Now with the Master Builder awards in full swing, Casa is focussed on completing more houses that are as beautiful and well-crafted as this year’s entry, […]

Tilemax

Tiling talents: Tilemax has the range and customer service to get your project sorted

When it comes to current tile trends, bigger is definitely better. With an extensive range of large, rectangular tiles for both floors and walls, Tilemax has a team of experts – whether you’re building a new home or renovating your kitchen or bathroom. Dimensions vary from the most on-trend size of 45x90cm, as well as […]

Compass Homes

Turning dreams into reality: how Compass Homes work with you to make your dream home your real home

Clients can sit back and enjoy the building experience by choosing Compass Homes. The company’s process is relaxing and enjoyable and the result is a good quality home. There are three very experienced Home Consultants at the Christchurch office who understand the emotional investment involved with building a dream home and are great listeners, with […]