case studies

When building a new home in New Zealand, you need to deal with a builder that understands the uniqueness of our beautiful terrain, stunning scenery and of course our climate.

To help you to become as informed as possible about your journey, and of course to keep up with the latest in our network and the building industry, we’ve developed a quiet place for you to enjoy perusing articles we’ve published. These touch on the latest in design advice, innovation and inspiration, building tips and advice, and of course some case studies which we hope will get you excited about your home building journey with David Reid Homes… so pull up a chair, grab a coffee and enjoy!

28 Apr 2016

Inside rugby star Ben Smith's Wanaka holiday home

When you're on the other side of the globe trying to keep your hands on rugby's holy grail, the last thing you need is a phone call inquiring what tapware you'd like for the en suite of your holiday home.
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25 Nov 2015

The Home Ben and Katie Built

When earlier this year a prominent Otago professional rugby player Ben Smith and his wife Katie, made the decision to build a holiday getaway in Wanaka they turned to Chris Leith, owner/operator with his wife Tracey, of the Wanaka and Central Otago franchise of David Reid Homes.
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30 Apr 2015

Hill Builds

Steep sites and extreme weather conditions are common in New Zealand, creating challenges for our home designers and builders. Here at David Reid Homes our team are experts at hill builds, and we’re passionate about designing homes using techniques and materials to withstand the challenges of New Zealand’s variable weather conditions and unique geographical features.
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