GAS or Electricity For Hot Water Supply? 09/02/2019

  2019/02/09    FAQ よくある質問, Kitchen キッチン, Minor Unit マイナーユニット, New Home 新築, Renovation 改装

Hi everyone, There are two major options for residential hotwater heating system: Gas continuous flow Electric hot water cylinders I am going to describe the pros and cons of these systems to help you decide which one to go when you build a new home or do renovation.   Gas continuous flow Advantage Good option if you already use reticulated gas for space heating, and want to continue this The heating system is installed outside. No space is required inside (this is a big advantage for a limited sized home) Endless hotwater supply. Be Careful you will have to pay a fixed charge for reticulated gas supply (if you don’t already) If gas mains are not nearby your property LPG bottles are needed and space […]

KiwiBuild?

  2019/02/04    FAQ よくある質問, New Home 新築, NZ Property NZの不動産

  One year ago, New Zealand’s Kiwibuild program started. We have been often asked if this scheme can be applicable to client’s new home or investment projects. So this blog will explain about Kiwibuild and our advice with builder’s point of view.   What is KiwiBuild? KiwiBuild is part of the Government’s multi-billion dollar work program to deliver 100,000 new homes within the next 10 years. They will do this by working with developers to build more quality, affordable houses, and connecting them with eligible KiwiBuild buyers through a ballot process. The half of 100,000 new homes will be built in Auckland.   Are you eligible? The maximum income one person can earn is $120,000.  For a couple (or more) the eligibility criteria states $180,000.  This is […]

Master Build 10-year Guarantee

  2018/04/16    FAQ よくある質問, New Home 新築, Renovation 改装

Japan Homes is “Registered Master Builder” Since 2015, Japan Homes has been member of “Registered Master Builders” uphold the highest craft and ethical standards. To become a Registered Master Builder a company must undergo a comprehensive process of assessment which includes personal interviews with company tradesmen, suppliers, accountants, banks and clients. We appreciate their supports, especially “Master Build 10-year Guarantee’ which is the most benefit for our clients.  Projects from $30,000 to $2M are covered. Why do you need a Guarantee? A Master Build 10-Year Guarantee protects you through the building process, and for the next 10 years. It provides much greater protection than both the Building Act and Consumer Guarantees Act. In case, if something does go wrong with your construction project, your Guarantee […]

FIRST HOME BUYER? – Our Finance Support Tips –

  2018/04/08    FAQ よくある質問, Finance ファイナンス, New Home 新築

Are you thinking about First Home? Everyday we receive many inquiries about new home. When you are planning it, the first and most important thing is Having a specific target number will help keep you motivated and focused, and we can asisst you in right way. Below are some options to start actions towards your dream home in NZ.   1. Housing New Zealand https://www.hnzc.co.nz/ Housing New Zealand Corporation is a Crown agent that provides housing services for people in need. Many people use this system when they have first homes. 1-1. Welcome Home Loan Welcome Home Loan is offered by lenders, supported by Housing New Zealand, and, designed for first home buyers who can afford to make regular repayments on a home loan, but […]

The Booklet of Building A New House

  2017/02/27    FAQ よくある質問, New Home 新築

Hi there, （日本語訳下にあります） For those who are thinking to build a new home we have created a booklet that is easy to understand the 3 most important aspects of new home build. This booklet covers: Why to build a house (your motivation) House build options How to build a new house Also it has Q&A sections to answer to the frequent questions that many people have at the initial stage of their home build project. If you are interested in the booklet we can post it to your address for free（ONLY IN AUCKLAND) so please email us your name and address at info@japanhomes.co.nz   Looking for to hearing from you soon!!   こんにちは！ ジャパンホームズでは、新しく家を建てることを考えている人達のために、「新築時に気をつけるべき3つの重要な事」を分かりやすく理解できる小冊子を作成しました。 この小冊子は以下の内容を含みます： 住宅を建てる理由（モティベーション）の確認 家づくりの選択肢 家をつくるには・・・・ また、多くの人が新築を考える時に疑問に思う事に答えた、Q＆Aセクションもあります。 この小冊子に興味がある方は、無料で郵送させて頂きますので（オークランド市内限定）、お名前とご住所をinfo @ japanhomes.co.nz宛にメールしてください。   ご連絡お待ちしております。   […]

Six Options To Deal With A Leaky Home

  2017/01/22    Auckland Unitary Plan オークランド ユニタリー プラン, FAQ よくある質問, NZ Property NZの不動産

Hi All Thank you for your time. （日本語訳下にあります） Recently a client asked us for advises about what he can do with his own home that has a water leaking problem that needs to be fixed by re-cladding. The current condition is: The client needs more than $170,000 for re-cladding the existing house Site Area: Around 570m2 Built in 1990s The clients wants to know what options are available for him with the current situation 6 Possible Options Japan Homes Offer To answer to the client queries Japan Homes has provided 6 different options with pros and cons as listed below. 1. Renovate the house and sell There is leaking so we don’t recommend this from our experiences.   2. Sell the property as is It […]

Heatpumps, Panel heaters and window screens…First love in NZ will be fulfilled? エアコン、パネルヒーター、網戸取り付けなどとのNZでの初恋はみのるのか？

  2015/11/17    FAQ よくある質問, Site Work Progress 工事進捗

1.Heat pumps
Our client wishes MITSUBISHI air conditioners. The estimated price is about $10,000 and the types will be 30m3 (6kw) for a living room and 12m2 (2.5kw) for bedrooms.

2.Infraheat System (Panel heater)
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Currently I live in overseas but could we request a renovation for our apartment?　－　海外在住で、ニュージーランドには３日しか行けませんが、改装工事を依頼できますか？

  2015/10/25    FAQ よくある質問, The Way We Work 仕事のこだわり

In this case, the client who lives in overseas has already purchased a property in NZ. She has been planning to renovate the property and looking for builders, then found Japan Homes on internet and contacted us. When we got the contact from her, it’s one month to the delivery date and she told us that she would come to NZ from overseas. But the stays will be only 3 days! After that, she will go back to her place, then come back to NZ after a few months. This is a hard schedule project. Thus we need to manage this project very carefully, such as advanced consultations, checking the finishing, bringing in and out, scheduling of the meetings during the three days in NZ. […]

The most important things when you plan an extension – Functionality, designs or prices?　増築の際に気にすることとは。機能性、デザイン、価格？

  2015/10/11    FAQ よくある質問, The Way We Work 仕事のこだわり

        I went to have a consultation at a house of a client who met at Auckland Home Show. The house is built on gradual slope about 100 years ago. The ground floor is almost underfloor so it’s impossible to use, so the first floor is living area. The floor area is 150 square meters, 3 bedrooms, one restroom and one bathroom. Then it comes with a kitchen and dining that create blocked feelings. It can’t be helped as the house was built 100 years ago. Looking at the house with my Japanese eyes, I feel the layout has too much waste spaces = Dead space. The owner also feels dissatisfaction with the poor capacity so that she called me to consult […]

I want to open a café. How much is the construction fee for the start up?　カフェを開業するときの立上げに必要な工事資金が気になる。

  2015/08/16    Council Consent 役所の許認可, FAQ よくある質問

Today I will show you Q&A between me and a client who is planning to open a café. Q) It doesn’t seem to have mains water. My real estate agent says that we can lead water from a restaurant next door. How much would it cost to proceed including the permission? A) We need to check the site first but it would be around $10,000 – $15,000 including the lead-in water, connection, supply and design. Also the distance from an exhaust port, drainage and supply to the shop is important. The length and difficulties affect the cost. Thus we need to calculate the estimation of construction and to think whether we will step the next stage. After getting your confirmation, we start to consider an […]