Urban Homes set to move into new Hamilton city headquarters Refurbished four-storey former AMI building Interactive top floor design centre – StudioU – to open in November Two years of planning will come to fruition when Urban Homes opens the doors to its new Hamilton headquarters this week. The move... Read more >
Isn’t it funny that when we decide it’s time to move house, our default is to browse listings of already existing property. But why not build a new home instead? Cambridge has a variety of residential developments, designed for modern families looking for the ideal lifestyle of urban living in... Read more >
Kiwis love their sport, and if we are able to live somewhere that allows us to enjoy it in all its glory, there’s no doubt we’ll be over the moon. Cambridge, in the heart of the Waipa ‘Home of Champions’ region, has something on offer for everyone. From spectators to... Read more >
Cambridge has long been known as the home of cycling and rowing in New Zealand, but now it has a new claim to fame: schools that are getting rave reviews from parents and students alike. We all know that education is important, with larger cities generally seen as the best... Read more >
It’s time to let you in on a little secret – Cambridge is one of the coolest towns around. We’ve wanted to keep it on the low-down, because what’s going to happen once everyone finds out? They’ll all want to live here! But between you and us, it’s exactly where you want your new home to be. Read more >
To say the first half of this year has been a bit ‘strange’ would be an understatement, to say the least. But like every cloud, this one has a silver lining, and it just so happens that the current cost to build a house makes it a very attractive option for those looking to buy. Read more >
Construction is well under-way of our new Head Office, a refurbishment of the old AMI building on the intersection of Anglesea Street and London Street in the centre of town. Passers-by will notice a new-look glass exterior on the office, which provides a glimpse of the inside to several huge... Read more >
If COVID-19 has taught us anything it is the value of people. At Urban Homes, we genuinely value our people. Read more >
New Zealand has gone into lockdown in response to COVID-19 and we now find ourselves in completely unchartered territory. On behalf of the team at Urban Homes, we hope you stay safe and healthy during this unprecedented time... Read more >
Over the past few months, Urban Homes has been on a journey with rugby legend Sam Cane and his wife Harriet, as they built their very own masterpiece on the outskirts of Hamilton... Read more >
Urban Homes is humbled to be recognised for excellence at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, held in Hamilton on 2 August. Urban Homes scooped up three gold awards, a lifestyle award and a craftsmanship award at the annual building awards. The Hamilton-based housing company, which builds homes... Read more >
Rugby legend Sam Cane and wife Harriet are one step closer to taking ownership of their new build in the Waikato. Urban Homes, proud sponsors of Bay of Plenty rugby, is proud to be building the couple’s dream home. We caught up with Sam and Harriet on-site recently, as they... Read more >
Urban Homes caught up with Sam and Harriet Cane on the site of their new build recently, to see how their dream home is progressing. When Sam and Harriet visited the site just a few weeks earlier, the boxing had been set to map out the footprint of the home,... Read more >
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of stepping through the front door of a newly built house – it’s the moment everyone building a house dreams of. Urban Homes architectural designer Joanna Chalmers explains how you can experience that moment months in advance – with interactive 3D modelling. “3D modelling... Read more >
Chris and Caroline Lewis don’t do things by halves. In one year, they demolished their house, renovated their farm cottage, excavated a section and built their 310sqm, four-bedroom dream home on a four-acre section. And if that wasn’t enough, moving day was in the middle of calving season. Someone who... Read more >
Bay of Plenty Steamers player Sam Cane and his new wife Harriet are building a house, and we are humbled they have chosen Urban Homes, proud sponsors of Bay of Plenty Rugby, to take them on the journey. Sam and Harriet are building their dream home on the outskirts of... Read more >