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September 1, 2020

Residential Castles featured on Canterbury Today

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Our team are super excited this week, as we prepare to open the doors of our very first show home, in Halswell, Christchurch.

To acknowledge this milestone, Canterbury Today published a feature piece on Residential Castles which we’d love to share with you.

Here’s the full transcript of the article:

Choosing the right builder for your home can be a daunting decision. After all, you’ve worked so hard to be able to afford a new home (or add value to your existing one) – you want to be sure you’re in trusted hands.

There are vital aspects that determine a successful build and maximise your investment. A track record in getting each of them right is something your future builder needs to be able to demonstrate.

Master Builders Residential Castles have spent the last 20 years helping Cantabrian families build homes they love and that stand the test of time. And now they’re presenting their first show home, in Halswell, to show you smart ways to maximise and future-proof your build.

Founded by Karl Eastmond, Residential Castles was born out of his passion for building solid, quality homes, and his disappointment with the compromise on standards in the market over the years.

Eastmond speaks with passion about the advantages of having a tight nit experienced team behind your life’s biggest investment. “Because we choose to build a small amount of homes every year, we prioritise each client’s needs and we’re able to offer the attention and dedication it takes to guarantee 100 percent quality and satisfaction.

“You work directly with me, no intermediaries, and I keep it this way deliberately. This way we keep to short timeframes, with maximum accuracy. We also get the same deals on materials, but because we have much lower overheads, we can pass those savings onto you.”

One of Residential Castles’ goals is to help clients make smart decisions with their design so they can find room in their budget to create a sense of luxury in their home.

“We know how hard our clients work to get to the point of building and we want to deliver more than just a standard home.

“Our process allows you to make elegant choices without wasting money unnecessarily and channeling it where it matters. We make sure your budget buys you as much comfort and quality possible.”

With several Master Builders House of The Year Awards under their belt, their award-winning homes are a testament to Residential Castles’ promise that you don’t have to break the bank to afford quality and a little extra flair in your home.

Karl Eastmond also touches on the importance of trust and transparency as one of the main pillars of a successful build. “The last thing you want is a nasty surprise so we’re super clear with everything upfront so you’re in control the entire time. We guide you every step of the way so your decisions aren’t overwhelming and you actually get to enjoy the process from start to finish.”

Residential Castles’ show home is in Kennedy’s Landing, a new sought-after subdivision opposite Halswell school and the team are very excited about helping new clients with their vision.

“Our clients have no idea their budget can achieve such amazing results, so we’ve built the show home as a display of some of the possibilities available to them. We’re looking forward to welcoming our future clients into this beautiful space and start creating a house that they’ll fall in love with, meets their exact needs and exceeds their expectations.”

Visit Residential Castles’ show home at: 8 Irivines Track (opposite Halswell School) Halswell

Find out more about Residential Castles and get a 3D show home tour www. residentialcastles.co.nz.

To discuss your vision, call Karl today on 027 279 7369.

If you sign a contract before 1st November, you get ALL your appliances for free – terms apply.

Come and visit our new show home. Coffee is on us and you’ll leave with great ideas for your future home.

Residential Castles

May 15, 2018

Take a look inside one of our award-winning homes in Aidanfield

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If you’re looking for inspiration for your dream home, take a look at one of our award-winning homes.

This has been one of our most enjoyable projects to date; a stunning two-storey house in Canter Lane, Aidanfield, Christchurch.

This beautifully finished home is a Silver Award winner at the 2018 Canterbury Master Builders House of The Year competition. Our team completed it in 6 months, with the usual high-quality finish.

Take a look at the finished home, inside and out.

Here’s what the Master Builders House of The Year Awards judges said about the property:

Built to maximise a 685sqm section, the spacious 301sqm Christchurch home boasts an impressive six bedrooms, three bathrooms and dual living spaces including the must-have modern open-plan domain.

Flush sliders create fantastic flow between hardwood floors and hardwood deck. The sunny outdoors are wired for garden lighting with a plug and pad for the spa pool – perfect for summer evenings. Bedrooms are spread over two levels with the two downstairs ones creating a potential separate wing for extended family. T

he master suite’s balcony, with views to the mountains, is a sanctuary for the owners with the spacious walk-in-robe and ensuite with his-and-hers vanity and dual showers completing the retreat. The upstairs rooms sit alongside the second living area. Natural light floods every room in this northfacing home.

Other features include a digital hub, bluetooth heating, sensor lighting, underfloor heating to bathrooms, insulated and marine carpeted garage, a tonne of storage and irrigated vegetable garden. Ambitious and down-to-earth.

This home won a Silver Award for the category ‘New Home $550,000 – $700,000’.

If you like this property and you feel our team could help with your project, contact us today – info@residentialcastles.co.nz / 027 279 7368.

Residential Castles

October 2, 2013

Tips for new home buyers

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Most people will make one of the largest purchases in their lifetimes when they buy or build a home. Whether it’s a new home or an existing one, there are several aspects to take into account.

The first thing you need to keep in mind when purchasing or building your new home is that it is an investment, whether you stay in it forever or you’re consider reselling it later on. By looking at it this way, you should always cater for the fact that you may sell it one day.

There are many aspects to consider: location, schools, services, future plans, orientation, construction, builder reputation, extras, model home, financing, agents, selling your current home and investment. Every situation is different so be sure to look at yours specifically.

In Canterbury especially, location is one of the most important considerations. Due to the earthquakes we’ve experienced in 2010/11, you must weigh-in carefully where you’re building or buying your new home. The stability and quality of the land are a top consideration for any Canterburian. Earthquakes aside, the location affects the price you will pay for the home and its future sale.

Some of the things to consider when choosing your location are access to transit and commuting, access to shopping and leisure activities. Many people like to be near their children’s schools and school zoning can have a big impact on price, and huge benefit at the time of the resale.

Another variable to consider when purchasing your new home is future plans for your area. What is going to be built beside you, behind you or across the street. Imagine just moving into your new home when construction starts on the lot across the street, which was previously zoned as unplanned, for something that might completely change the area, including traffic, etc.. In some cases it might even devalue your home so be sure to investigate what the plans are for the area.

Another important point is to verify the builder has a quality reputation, whether they will deliver your new home on time and meet the quality standards you are looking for. Talk to other owners to find out their experiences. A good builder should give you the right advice regarding of your home in regards to sun exposure and other important factors.

Financing is one of the biggest headaches for many people. There are many types of deals that consumers are being offered, some sound to be good to be true, however in the long run, it is your family and your life and you need to evaluate each financial deal to ensure it’s reasonable and financially sound. A good rule of thumb is to avoid principle, interest and tax payments that take more than 35% of your salary. Most people can manage nicely if they stay under this number.

As we said at the beginning, look at your home as an investment that you will be selling sometime in the future. Talk to your agent about resale values and where the market is headed. If you’re selling another home to enable purchase of your new home, consider the timing to ensure that you’re not left supporting two mortgages if your home does not sell or left homeless because your new home is not ready.

And be sure to do your homework. Talk to building companies that have experience in this themselves and can give you holistic advice. A good building company should get you to consider each of these aspects and will work with you to give you the best advice.