New Zealand Edition 3 Landmark Homes
READY TO BUILD If you were asked to explain your dream home in detail, could you? When it comes to houses, most of us are clear about what we like and don’t like, but often we don’t know exactly how our ‘likes’ might come together as a cohesive whole. Landmark Homes’ Ready to Build Plans do the thinking for you. These successful, established plans are configured for a myriad of lifestyles and tastes. The hard part is deciding which one to choose.
• COLLECT IDEAS AND DREAMS IN A SCRAPBOOK • CUT OUT YOUR FAVOURITE LANDMARK PLANS • MAKE CHANGES TO SUIT YOUR FAMILY AND LIFESTYLE • MARK WHERE SIGNIFICANT ITEMS OF FURNITURE WILL GO
A good place to start Landmark Homes like to think of their Ready to Build plans as a starting point. Clients are encouraged to use them as the inspiration for the home that they desire. Landmark won’t be offended if a new home owner wants to change a few things here and there – in fact they welcome it! The fluidity of Landmark’s Ready to Build design process allows the client to put their own stamp on their chosen design, be it different cladding or adding another bathroom. Landmark wants all of its homes to work for its home owners and relishes the opportunity to help create the perfect fit for them and their family.
Tried and trusted Landmark has been building beautiful, quality homes throughout New Zealand for more than 38 years, so they know what they’re doing. Fashions may come and go, but Landmark’s Ready to Build designs stand the test of time for their appeal and livability. Consistently outstanding, Landmark always delivers on its promise to build not just a house, but a ‘Landmark’.
Perfectly priced Landmark’s Ready to Build plans are already priced, so the client knows the financial commitment required from the outset. The concept plan, quote and site evaluation are all free. The only deviation from the price after signing a fixed-price contract will be any changes the
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home owner wishes to make along the way, and any monetary allowance included in the contract. For instance, if the client decides, as the build progresses, to change a window or door, or have different appliances in the kitchen, Landmark promises to inform them every step of the way to ensure costs are kept within budget.
The process Because most – if not all – of the design work has already been done, Ready to Build Homes are generally quick to get underway. Once a client has decided on changes to their chosen plan, preliminary plans are drawn up, including the site plan, floor plan and all elevations, giving them a three-dimensional view of all aspects of their future home. Then, with the client’s approval, working drawings are completed and submitted to the council for the appropriate consents. The plans are sent out for full pricing and, once a quote has been accepted, building contracts documentation is prepared and signed. Let the building begin!
REMOVE AND REBUILD Love your neighbourhood but not your house? Found the perfect section in the perfect suburb, with a less than perfect house on it? Want to subdivide but your house is smack bang in the middle of the section? There are several reasons
why a home owner might want to consider the Remove and Rebuild option.
SCENARIO 1: LOVE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD YOU’RE IN The kids are settled in school, your kindly neighbour feeds your cats when you are away on holiday and the view is to die for. The only problem is the house. It’s old and dilapidated and no amount of renovation is going to bring it back from the brink. What you need is a new house, but you don’t want to move. Landmark has it covered. Landmark created the Remove and Rebuild option so any customer can have the home they desire without uprooting from the life they know and love.
SCENARIO 2: RIGHT SUBURB, WRONG HOUSE You have found a fabulous site in a desirably established suburb. It has the right school zoning, north facing sun, great shopping and a strong community. But there is a catch. The existing house needs work – a lot of work. The ‘do-it-yourself ’ home renovation culture might be strong in New Zealand but it’s not for everyone, nor is it always the most cost-effective option. If you are missing the DIY gene, Remove and Rebuild could be the perfect solution. Whether you want to look out your kitchen window and see an avenue of majestic oak trees or waves crashing on the beach, with Remove and Rebuild, Landmark can make sure you live in the suburb of your choice in the house you want.
SCENARIO 3: DIVIDE AND CONQUER You are living the ‘quarter acre dream’. You have a house and garden and room to spare. You want to make the most of the space but you can’t because your house is in the wrong place. Older homes with larger land parcels are not always positioned optimally. If you own or are planning to buy a site that is subdividable, with the intention of adding a second, or even third
OUT WITH THE OLD OLDER HOUSES CAN BE COLD, DRAUGHTY AND A LOT OF WORK TO MAINTAIN, WHEREAS NEW HOUSES ARE DESIGNED WITH COMFORT IN MIND. REPLACING AN OLDER HOUSE WITH A NEW ONE CAN HAVE MANY BENEFITS, INCLUDING: • A WARMER LIVING ENVIRONMENT DUE TO DOUBLE GLAZING AND ROBUST INSULATION • IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY • MINIMAL MAINTENANCE • FANTASTIC WATER PRESSURE • LIFE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY • MAXIMUM RESALE VALUE • A BLANK CANVAS ON WHICH TO MAKE YOUR MARK
dwelling, the existing house may be hindering your plans. Remove and Rebuild gives Landmark’s clients more options.
The process Before Landmark even thinks about removing an existing dwelling, a full evaluation is carried out, taking into account all the possible pitfalls. This includes everything from site zoning, existing use rights and access for heavy machinery, to which trees are to be kept. Once this initial assessment has been completed, the real planning can begin. Working together, Landmark and the customer build a clear picture of the new home, before going to the design and, then, building phase. Before a customer knows it, they have a new home … without leaving home. To find out more about the Remove and Rebuild process, visit the Landmark website. www.landmarkhomes.co.nz 21
• COLLECT IDEAS AND DREAMS IN A SCRAPBOOK • CUT OUT YOUR FAVOURITE LANDMARK PLANS • MAKE CHANGES TO SUIT YOUR FAMILY AND LIFESTYLE • MARK WHERE SIGNIFICANT ITEMS OF FURNITURE WILL GO
A good place to start Landmark Homes like to think of their Ready to Build plans as a starting point. Clients are encouraged to use them as the inspiration for the home that they desire. Landmark won’t be offended if a new home owner wants to change a few things here and there – in fact they welcome it! The fluidity of Landmark’s Ready to Build design process allows the client to put their own stamp on their chosen design, be it different cladding or adding another bathroom. Landmark wants all of its homes to work for its home owners and relishes the opportunity to help create the perfect fit for them and their family.
Tried and trusted Landmark has been building beautiful, quality homes throughout New Zealand for more than 38 years, so they know what they’re doing. Fashions may come and go, but Landmark’s Ready to Build designs stand the test of time for their appeal and livability. Consistently outstanding, Landmark always delivers on its promise to build not just a house, but a ‘Landmark’.
Perfectly priced Landmark’s Ready to Build plans are already priced, so the client knows the financial commitment required from the outset. The concept plan, quote and site evaluation are all free. The only deviation from the price after signing a fixed-price contract will be any changes the
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home owner wishes to make along the way, and any monetary allowance included in the contract. For instance, if the client decides, as the build progresses, to change a window or door, or have different appliances in the kitchen, Landmark promises to inform them every step of the way to ensure costs are kept within budget.
The process Because most – if not all – of the design work has already been done, Ready to Build Homes are generally quick to get underway. Once a client has decided on changes to their chosen plan, preliminary plans are drawn up, including the site plan, floor plan and all elevations, giving them a three-dimensional view of all aspects of their future home. Then, with the client’s approval, working drawings are completed and submitted to the council for the appropriate consents. The plans are sent out for full pricing and, once a quote has been accepted, building contracts documentation is prepared and signed. Let the building begin!
REMOVE AND REBUILD Love your neighbourhood but not your house? Found the perfect section in the perfect suburb, with a less than perfect house on it? Want to subdivide but your house is smack bang in the middle of the section? There are several reasons
why a home owner might want to consider the Remove and Rebuild option.
SCENARIO 1: LOVE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD YOU’RE IN The kids are settled in school, your kindly neighbour feeds your cats when you are away on holiday and the view is to die for. The only problem is the house. It’s old and dilapidated and no amount of renovation is going to bring it back from the brink. What you need is a new house, but you don’t want to move. Landmark has it covered. Landmark created the Remove and Rebuild option so any customer can have the home they desire without uprooting from the life they know and love.
SCENARIO 2: RIGHT SUBURB, WRONG HOUSE You have found a fabulous site in a desirably established suburb. It has the right school zoning, north facing sun, great shopping and a strong community. But there is a catch. The existing house needs work – a lot of work. The ‘do-it-yourself ’ home renovation culture might be strong in New Zealand but it’s not for everyone, nor is it always the most cost-effective option. If you are missing the DIY gene, Remove and Rebuild could be the perfect solution. Whether you want to look out your kitchen window and see an avenue of majestic oak trees or waves crashing on the beach, with Remove and Rebuild, Landmark can make sure you live in the suburb of your choice in the house you want.
SCENARIO 3: DIVIDE AND CONQUER You are living the ‘quarter acre dream’. You have a house and garden and room to spare. You want to make the most of the space but you can’t because your house is in the wrong place. Older homes with larger land parcels are not always positioned optimally. If you own or are planning to buy a site that is subdividable, with the intention of adding a second, or even third
OUT WITH THE OLD OLDER HOUSES CAN BE COLD, DRAUGHTY AND A LOT OF WORK TO MAINTAIN, WHEREAS NEW HOUSES ARE DESIGNED WITH COMFORT IN MIND. REPLACING AN OLDER HOUSE WITH A NEW ONE CAN HAVE MANY BENEFITS, INCLUDING: • A WARMER LIVING ENVIRONMENT DUE TO DOUBLE GLAZING AND ROBUST INSULATION • IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY • MINIMAL MAINTENANCE • FANTASTIC WATER PRESSURE • LIFE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY • MAXIMUM RESALE VALUE • A BLANK CANVAS ON WHICH TO MAKE YOUR MARK
dwelling, the existing house may be hindering your plans. Remove and Rebuild gives Landmark’s clients more options.
The process Before Landmark even thinks about removing an existing dwelling, a full evaluation is carried out, taking into account all the possible pitfalls. This includes everything from site zoning, existing use rights and access for heavy machinery, to which trees are to be kept. Once this initial assessment has been completed, the real planning can begin. Working together, Landmark and the customer build a clear picture of the new home, before going to the design and, then, building phase. Before a customer knows it, they have a new home … without leaving home. To find out more about the Remove and Rebuild process, visit the Landmark website. www.landmarkhomes.co.nz 21
