Rica Hashimoto
May 19, 2023
Understanding Building Consent
A building consent(BC) is the written authorization from the Council to conduct building work, confirming that it is expected to meet the...
Rica Hashimoto
May 15, 2023
The fundamental principles of JAL (Japan Architect Love)
JAL (Japan Architect Love) is a recently established organization with fundamental principles that guide their approach to design. Unlike...
Rica Hashimoto
May 2, 2023
Founding JAL (Japan Architect Love)
The goal of Founding JAL was to introduce Japanese design to the world, and Japan Homes has been constructing homes in New Zealand for...
Rica Hashimoto
Apr 6, 2023
Buying your first home in NZ
First Home Buyers, welcome to our site!! Here we are happy to provide you with as much support needed to achieve your dream home. All the...
Rica Hashimoto
Mar 23, 2023
Did you know ? Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance..
Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance industry more than $1b Neary 50,000 claims have been made since the recent ...
Rica Hashimoto
Mar 20, 2023
Flood Restoration Proceudure
Prioritise your safety first!! If you have a disability or need support, contact your support network or call 111 in an emergency. Turn...
Emi Maki
Aug 21, 2022
New rules allowing 3-storey housing in force
Central government’s new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) has come into legal effect from August 18 2022. The MDRS increases...
plan284
Nov 10, 2021
National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD)
A new housing policy was introduced by the government in October 2021. This new policy will apply in Auckland, greater Hamilton,...
plan284
Nov 10, 2021
Wind zone and Exposure Zone
Wind zones 'wind zone' is a way of calculating the design load of building materials needed for construction in a location, so that said...
Zoey Zhu
Oct 20, 2021
Combining modern and traditional Japanese interior design
The Japanese design has evolved from a clean, tidy and simple lifestyle, and the persistence of balance, order, and traditional culture....
plan284
Sep 1, 2021
Exterior cladding
Cladding is when one material is applied to cover the external structure of the building. Good cladding will protect a building’s...
Zoey Zhu
Aug 16, 2021
UPDATED NEW DATE! COME & VISIT OUR AUCKLAND HOME SHOW 2021！
Duo to the impact of the Covid-19, the Auckland Home Show has updated new date! Show Stand: 556 Date: 10 - 14 November 2021 Opening Hours:...
plan284
Aug 9, 2021
Resource Consent Concept Plan
How to process Concept plan with Japan Homes During this stage, we translate your ideas and requirements captured in the Design Brief...
plan284
Aug 4, 2021
Works Over
What is this & why do we need to care If you plan to dig or build within 10 meters of Watercare critical assets or within 2 meters of...
Zoey Zhu
Jul 27, 2021
Japan Homes & Sustainability
The United Nations’ (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs has published 17 Sustainable Development Goals to help address global...
Rica Hashimoto
Jul 16, 2021
New Home Within Distance of Mum's Hot Miso Soup
According to REINZ’s press release on 13/7/2021, Auckland’s median house price increased by 25.0% from $920,000 in June 2020 to...
abhay141
Mar 2, 2021
Open Plan Renovation For Comfortable Family Living 2016
（日本語の文は下部にあります) Before Renovation This renovation is for the old 3 bedroom house in Northshore, which looked gloomy and to need lots of...
