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Choosing a Builder in Hamilton: 9 Questions to Ask First

Choosing a Builder in Hamilton: 9 Questions to Ask First

Clint James
Published on: 04/11/2026

Comparing builders in Hamilton or the wider Waikato? Nine questions to ask before you sign, from the contract and guarantee to who you'll deal with.

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Building on a Narrow Section in Hamilton: Two-Storey Homes and Duplexes

Building on a Narrow Section in Hamilton: Two-Storey Homes and Duplexes

Clint James
Published on: 26/10/2026

Many new sections in Peacocke, Ruakura and Rototuna are 200 to 490 m². How two-storey homes and duplexes make the most of a narrow Hamilton section.

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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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