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Welcome to our Winter edition of the Custom Build News. With the economists now being more upbeat about our future and in particular consent numbers for our residential market*, now is a good time to revisit that building project you may have put on hold for awhile. So if you’ve been sitting on plans or just ideas, give us a call for an obligation free assessment and we can help you get underway again or offer sound advice for your consideration.

*Westpac chief economist Brendan O'Donovan and senior economist Dominick Stephens said they expected residential construction to grow 23 per cent next year. [NZ Herald 26.06.10]

CURRENT PROJECTS
Below is a snap shot of some of our projects currently underway, from coastal to rural and inner city.

HERALD HOMES CAMPAIGN
As at July 17 our Herald Homes campaign takes a new look as we finish the Design and Build series to start a new series following the entire progress of a new build right from the planning stages through to completion. The campaign will also include a question and answer section so have a flick through your Herald Homes pull out section in Saturday's NZ Herald.

A RECENT BUILD - MEET THE FRANCEVICS

“There is definitely a marked difference in confidence from our clients. Quality has always been prevalent for the David Reid Homes brand, but in the last couple of years, clients have gone without a few of the over-and-above extras they would have liked to put in their homes due to budgetary constraints’ in an obvious response to the tough economy.

However, this factor definitely appears to be changing, as our more recent clients are returning to extremely high specified homes, requiring all the latest in technology, appliances and fittings. The Francevic’s are a great example of that”. Martin Wiltshire of David Reid Homes North Shore explains.

Robbie and Rosita Francevic have witnessed the changes throughout the decades at Orewa. As owners of the last original batch on the beachfront, they have always wanted to build their dream home on what most would deem to be a dream site.

With 180 degree views with no obstruction, they knew they had to optimise the house to live up to the location. Although it had been in the family for many years, the timing had to be right for them. As a renowned New Zealand racing car driver, Robbie’s career took precedent, but now time demands were off, they were keen to pursue their vision.

From council requirements, architectural planning and building through to the finishing touches, David Reid Homes worked closely with Rosita and Robbie to realise this project’s full potential.

This resulted in a 435 square metre architectural home, which features various living spaces, a kitchen with motorised cabinets surrounding the latest Melei appliances and attached butler’s kitchen. Two separate staircases take you to the upper level, which lead you on to a separate master wing and guest wings. It also boasts, not surprisingly, multi car garaging, a multi room controlled audio system and over-sized outside living space that allows their guests to watch Orewa’s beach and sea life in comfort.

Martin says, “We’re really proud of this project and I know Rosita and Robbie are as well. It’s satisfying to see that clients are starting to realise the full potential of their dream homes again. (This article appeared in the NZ Herald Homes June 19th)

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