That depends on the size of your new home, site restrictions, and council approvals.

Jennian franchisees have been building homes for New Zealanders for 40 years, so we know how to ensure that your home is completed on time.

We’ll work with you on an agreed completion date during the construction of your home.

You deserve the best.

Your local Jennian franchisee along with their team of tradespeople and sub-contractors will work to deliver you a quality dream home that you'll be proud of for many years to come.

In 40 years, Jennian Homes franchisees have never failed to complete a home to practical completion. We’ll work with you on an agreed completion date during the construction of your home.

We are backed by our 100% completion promise which ensures that your home is completed in accordance to the terms and conditions of your signed Jennian Master Builders Residential Contract.

Jennian Homes Completion Promise

Absolutely, it's your home, so of course you can!

Your New Home Consultant will work with you every step of the way and arrange regular site visits so you can see the progress.

As with any industry, we know there are many terms and phrases that can be difficult to decipher. This is why we have compiled a list of key terms and words that you may want to know the meaning of below.

You may be eligible for government assistance to help you buy your first home, subject to specific conditions including but not limited to:

• you are over 18 years old
• you do not currently own any property or land
• you have been contributing at least the minimum amount to your KiwiSaver for 3+ years
• you agree to live in your new house for at least 6 months

The first home buyers grant can be up to $10,000 per person or $20,000 for a couple. Terms and conditions apply, speak to our team to discuss any government grants that you may qualify for when building your new home.

Find out more about financial help for first home buyers

During the design phase of your home, there may be a pre-consent deposit required to cover draughting costs.

This amount is taken off the contract price if you decide to build with your Jennian Homes franchisee.

Upon signing the contract a deposit of at least 10% of the contract price to build your home is required for work to commence.

A construction loan differs to that of an outright purchase and settlement of an existing property and requires specialist knowledge. There are different types of construction loans depending on the type of New Build you choose. The key is to talk to a specialist in construction lending before you commit so that you do not get caught short during your new build.

Jennian has a proven track record with NZ’s leading finance providers and will assist you with your application and managing your loan while your house is being built.

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The cost of building a new home will vary from region to region and can have many depending factors such as home design, building materials chosen, site conditions and features specified.

• Prime Cost Items include items that haven't yet been chosen such as fixtures and fittings - so a base sum is allocated for these.
• Provisional Costs are for items that may proceed but are not yet a certainty or have unknown costs such as decking and landscaping etc.
• Variations may apply if at any time changes to the scope of work are made after the contract has been signed. 

Try out our Lending Calculators and find out what you can afford

This will depend on the nature of the alterations, as they can affect the Council approved plans.

Non-structural changes are usually no issue and can be achieved with a variation to the original contract, but may require new plans to be drafted. Variations will also often result in additional costs to your original contract, so make sure you set aside enough in your budget for any variations.

Put simply, Future-Proof Building means building homes that are better to live in today and are worth more in the future.

We are industry leaders in pioneering the focus towards a home that is a safer, warmer, healthier and better quality, more comfortable home for you to live in now and into the future.

Your New Home Consultant will discuss any future-proofing options you wish to add to your home during the design and specifications stages of your home-buying journey.

While two home plans may have the same floor plan area, there are many factors that otherwise determine the final price. Design components such as the layout of the home, exterior cladding, window area, roof style, structural support, and even storage needed, all contribute to the cost of the build.

Floor plans with a significantly larger floor plan area will inevitably be likely to cost you more. The price may also depend on the location you wish to build in as different materials and labour can factor into the cost, based on supply and demand.

Start with making a list of what your must-haves and what your nice-to-haves are - this will help you stay within budget and determine what is more important when it comes to physical aspects of the house.

The first thing to consider is the orientation and position of the house, how might you best take advantage of views, privacy, or sunlight? Next, assess your floorplan to ensure it has things like indoor/outdoor flow, open plan living, and plenty of storage if that is something you require. And finally, you'll want to look into style-related elements that affect construction, e.g. the size of your windows. Things like fittings and fixtures can often be changed as the build progresses.

It's important to check if a title has been issued to a lot of land you're considering purchasing. See the difference between a titled and untitled lot to see which may be right for your move:

Untitled Lots are:

• Not connected to services such as water and electricity
• Often undeveloped for building and/or have no/limited site access
• Without a Certificate of Title, which may take longer to obtain
• Often cheaper than titled lots

Titled Lots are:

• Usually in an established suburb
• With a Certificate of Title, which means building can begin once building consents are given
• Often connected to services such as water and electricity
• Often developed, ready for building and have site access
• Sometimes under covenants that may restrict the use of the land, or limit your build

We want to help take a weight off your shoulders when it comes to moving house, so we have put together some things you'll need to consider.

First it is a matter of choosing the location that best suits you and your family, whether this be down the road or in an entirely different region. Think about what amenities you'll need close by such as schools, shops, and your workplace. You'll also need to come up with a budget for moving; for things like moving companies, real estate fees, cleaning fees etc. Don't forget to make time to go through and donate any belongings you no longer need, and organise a moving calendar - which will be made much easier with our Moving Checklist.

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This it completely dependent on your circumstances and budget. It's important to consider if it's feasible to handle the move yourself; think hiring trucks and trailers, how much stuff you have to move, buying packing materials and equipment, how much time you have, your physical ability, and if you can recruit friends and family to lend a hand.

If it is within your means to hire a professional, that may be the most practical option.

We only deal with industry leaders and trusted New Zealand brands like:

• Carters
• Plumbing World
• James Hardie®
• Gib®
• Monier®
• Pink Batts®

This ensures that everything that goes into your home is of a high standard, backed by the best in the business. See more of our partners below.

Jennian has built over 80 homes for the Heart Foundation Lottery to date, changing lives not only for the winners of these beautiful homes, but all New Zealanders.

Each Showhome has 50 free tickets to give away at the beginning of each Lottery, or you can purchase your $15 tickets for the latest Heart Foundation Lottery and be in to win from an amazing prize pool that includes the 1st Prize Jennian Home, International travel, Cash, a Car and more! Visit the website for more details.

Jennian Homes is an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team. We have built two Olympic homes so far (with another two on the way), which will act as display homes and provide a community link to the New Zealand Team. They will be used to host events and provide opportunities for people to connect with the athletes and their sports.

These homes will then be sold, with all proceeds going towards supporting our New Zealand Team in the lead up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

On top of a ten year Master Build guarantee there are also applicable supplier warranties and guarantees. We offer a 36 Month Defects Warranty which is 24 months MORE than the industry standard of 12 months so you will have peace of mind when building with Jennian homes.

Jennian Homes 36 Month Defect Warranty

More than 140,000 New Zealanders have put their trust in the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. For more information on your Master Build Guarantee refer to www.masterbuilder.org.nz and the terms of your Residential Building Contract.