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Forum: New Zealand

Apr 24th 2016, 10:25 am

Replies: 27

New Build Developers

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Posted By escapedtonz

Re: New Build Developers

I can vouch for Orewa being a very nice place to live. We've stayed there on the beach in a camper van whilst on a road trip and we've spent lots of time there with friends who live out on the...

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 24th 2016, 2:33 am

Replies: 27

New Build Developers

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Posted By escapedtonz

Re: New Build Developers

Woh...not cheap!

Those packages will include connection costs for water/wastewater and electricity plus maybe gas if available, council fees and the things stated plus an allowance of xxx square...

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 23rd 2016, 11:48 pm

Replies: 27

New Build Developers

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Posted By escapedtonz

Re: New Build Developers

Getting a construction mortgage (for purchase of land and building a home), just like any other mortgage or finance, all depends on your visa status.
If you have a permanent class visa then yes...

Forum: New Zealand

Apr 1st 2016, 12:44 am

Replies: 27

New Build Developers

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Posted By escapedtonz

Re: New Build Developers

Yes the majority of them do offer a land and property package deal but you really have to do the sums.
For example a 4 bed 200 sq meter home on a 500 or 600 sq meter section for $550-$600k on a new...

Forum: New Zealand

Mar 30th 2016, 7:49 pm

Replies: 27

New Build Developers

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Posted By escapedtonz

Re: New Build Developers

Absolutely correct kotare.
You must add at least 10-15% to a build estimate to cover price rises, labour cost increases and underestimates for electricity connection, other utilities, maybe a septic...

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