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Why More Waikato First-Home Buyers Are Choosing to Build in 2026

Why More Waikato First-Home Buyers Are Choosing to Build in 2026

Clint James
Published on: 28/09/2026

First-home buyers now make up nearly a third of NZ home sales. What that shift means if you're weighing up building new or buying in the Waikato.

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New 70m² Minor Dwelling Rules: What They Mean in the Waikato

New 70m² Minor Dwelling Rules: What They Mean in the Waikato

Clint James
Published on: 31/08/2026

Since 15 January 2026 you can build a minor dwelling up to 70m² without building consent. What the rule allows and what still applies.

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5 Things Every Waikato Property Investor Should Know Before Building a New Investment Home

5 Things Every Waikato Property Investor Should Know Before Building a New Investment Home

Clint James
Published on: 29/07/2026

Thinking about a new investment build? The five things every Waikato property investor should check before building, and how MH Builders helps.

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How to Protect Your Deposit When Building a New Home in New Zealand

How to Protect Your Deposit When Building a New Home in New Zealand

Clint James
Published on: 25/06/2026

How to protect your deposit when building a new home in NZ: practical contract tips and why choosing a Registered Master Builder matters.

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