Get your multi-unit housing development right the first time with Maddren Homes

Get your multi-unit housing development right the first time with Maddren Homes.

Legislation that makes it easier to build multi-unit housing in Auckland and other New Zealand cities by allowing landowners to build three-storey multi-unit homes without resource consent is closer to reality, but the heightened sensitivities of communities to this change means it is more important than ever to partner with the experts, like Maddren Homes.

Multi-unit houses are one elegant solution to the housing shortage because they efficiently utilise space if appropriately built and designed. There are also the added buyer benefits of community – neighbours watching out for each other can help mitigate crime – while also contributing to the growth of valuable infrastructures like transport and retail.

The three essentials for a quality build

The long-term success of your multi-unit housing development – particularly for the duration of the ten year guarantee period and beyond – will hinge on design, materials, and construction. Good planning and starting well will make all the difference.

The Maddren Homes team has been building homes in Auckland for more than 80 years. As a result, the company has a vast body of practical building knowledge and architectural design expertise that can help you get your multi-unit housing development right the first time – reduce your risk, maximise your investment and save time.

Partnering with Maddren Homes gives you the benefit of our expertise in intelligent, buildable design and access to test products, materials, and building methodologies that will make your multi-unit home project a success from the start.

Multi-unit houses depart from the traditional Kiwi dream of a quarter-acre block, detached suburban home. However, New Zealanders are getting used to the idea of multi-unit housing thanks to the attractive prices and lower maintenance requirements.

Such developments allow Kiwis to realise the traditional dream of homeownership, which is a significant factor in favour of multi-unit housing.

Now more than ever, partnering with a well-known, established team like Maddren Homes means you can benefit from the trust and reputation for quality that the team has within the broader community and among multi-unit home buyers.

A collaborative approach between investor, architect and the builder will help you make the right start, including good location assessment and fine-tuning your design in line with the practicalities of the site (both of which can save you money and time). Maddren Homes can assist with professional project management to ensure a tight rein on the budget without compromising on the best quality finish.

Coordination and compliance 

Maddren Home's specialist multi-unit home team understands the sequential nature of the build, economies of scale and the challenges of coordinating a collaborative, multi-faceted development – from managing multiple contractors and activities on the site to understanding how buyers will live and interact with the property and the small community (including how the design and flow of the development help make good neighbours).

While the legislation dispenses with resource consent for three-storey developments, compliance demands will still be rigorous and it makes sense to mitigate your risks by working with the experienced team at Maddren Homes.