Jumping into a new home build is a big step. Add shifting towns, entering semi-retirement, and adjusting to the rhythm of beach life in Mercury Bay – and it can all feel like a lot to juggle at once. That’s why our Urban Homes Thames Coromandel team does more than... Read more >
Hard to believe that it’s been 12 months in the Coromandel, with our franchise owners, Tanya and Dan, bringing Urban Homes’ award-winning craftsmanship to a number of builds. What a year it has been! From custom beach homes in Whitianga, Wharekaho, Hahei, and Cooks Beach, to family retreats designed for... Read more >
We are thrilled to share the highlights and success of the recent Urban Homes Celebration Tour! On May 3rd, 2024, hundreds of guests joined us for a memorable day of exploration, inspiration, and giving as we celebrated Urban Homes’ 20 years of excellence in the home-building industry in support of... Read more >
It was 2004, and big things were happening across the world. – Facebook is launched from Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard dorm room. – NASA’s Opportunity Rover lands on the surface of Mars. And a little closer to home? – Shrek the Sheep is finally shorn live on TV after avoiding the... 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 properties? 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 >
Building your dream home is one of the biggest life milestones and one of the most exciting journeys you can undertake. All of life’s big milestones – whether it’s graduation, travel, marriage, or parenthood – require planning, research, and open, honest and trusted relationships. Building a new home is no... Read more >
Urban Homes’ talented Colors and Selections team commands a proud view from the third floor of Urban HQ – home to our state-of-the-art StudioU Design Centre. However, it’s not just the stunning views of the Hamilton CBD that sparks their inspiration daily, it’s the latest design trends and color palettes... Read more >
If the last year has taught us anything, it’s to make sure our outside space caters for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Creating your outdoor space is an integral part of the build process. We take a look at how you can make your outdoor area work for you, whether you’re building... Read more >
Design your home for year-round living Spring, summer, autumn, winter – seasonal changes are one of the only constants in life, bringing with them their own light, temperature, and weather patterns. So, how can you plan for these in the design of your new home and why is it important... Read more >
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 >
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... 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... 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 >