Latitude Homes - Canterbury

Name: Latitude Homes - Canterbury
Address: 287 Hoon Hay Road, Christchurch, 8042, NZ
Telephone: +64273210121

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We make building homes in Canterbury easy with flexible, cost-efficient plans built on time, on budget, with care.

15/06/2026

Building a new home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, and you should have complete peace of mind from day one.

As a Registered Master Builder, every Latitude Homes build is backed by the Master Builders 10 Year Guarantee, which covers loss of deposit, defects in materials and workmanship during the construction of your home.

Your investment is protected, so you can relax and enjoy your space.

11/06/2026

New build in Birdlings Flat now completed.

This was a simple brief - a well-designed home, built properly with finishes chosen to last and work together. Walnut cabinetry, white stone benchtops, freestanding bath. Nothing too complicated, just done well.

09/06/2026

Plans are approved and now the building starts!

Once your local authority gives the green light, your Master Build Contract becomes the guide for everything - cladding, joinery, paint colours, fixtures, and progress payment milestones.

You'll also meet your Project Manager. They will be your single point of contact throughout the build and will provide weekly updates, regular site meetings, and a quality walk-through before handover day.

Do you have questions about the Canterbury build process? Drop them in the comments.

06/06/2026

Meet Michael Anderson, our Project Manager here at Latitude Homes Canterbury.

Michael oversees every detail on the ground - managing job sites, coordinating contractors, build schedules, and materials to ensure every project runs smoothly and on time.

He's also your go-to for on-site communication, making sure clients are always in the loop every step of the way.

02/06/2026

You've found the section, now what?

A lot of people sit on a piece of land for months not knowing what to do next, wondering if their plans will work on the site, what it'll actually cost, and whether now is the right time to make a call.

When you come to us with a section, we look at the land first, the slope, orientation, and access. We will tell you whether what you have in mind will work.

We can arrange surveyors & geotech engineers to establish ground levels & soil conditions.

If it stacks up, we move into preliminary drawings so you can see exactly how the house sits on the section before anything is locked in.

Already have a section in Canterbury? Message us and we can start with a conversation and take it from there.

28/05/2026

This would be one of the most common questions we get. Building a new home in Canterbury typically takes 5-6 months from the time you receive your approved plans to the day you get your keys.

But before construction even begins, there's the consent process. Building consent from your local council takes around 4-5 weeks. If your project also needs a resource consent, add another 1-2 weeks on top of that.

Once consent is approved, we can usually start excavation within 1-2 weeks - weather permitting of course. From there, foundations go in, framing goes up, and the build progresses.

A few things that affect the timeline:
1. Complexity of your build
2. Site conditions
3. Council processing times
4. Supplier lead times for materials and fittings

No two builds are the same. What we can promise is that we'll walk you through every stage, keep you updated, and never leave you guessing about where things are at.

Have questions about your specific situation? Message us or give us a call.

26/05/2026

There’s a moment in every build where the kitchen goes in and suddenly everything begins to feel real.

It’s the space clients talk about most from day one. The layout, the bench, the joinery, the handles.

That’s why we’re proud to work with Mastercraft Kitchens Christchurch on our Canterbury builds. As part of the Mastercraft Kitchens Group - a national supplier to Latitude Homes - they bring quality finishes, modern design, and products we trust to one of the most personal rooms in a home.

If you’ve ever sat in a showhome kitchen and thought ‘I want something like this’, that’s the conversation we love having. Building a new home means you get to choose.

Mastercraft Kitchens NZ

Building in Canterbury? Message us - let’s talk kitchens!

21/05/2026

We build right across Canterbury, and every part of this region is a little bit different.

The inner suburbs have character and convenience; Rolleston, Lincoln and the wider Selwyn District offer space and that genuine community feel. We might be biased, but we reckon Canterbury is one of the best places in New Zealand to build a new home right now 😉

And the numbers back it up. Canterbury is currently New Zealand's fastest-growing region, and consented more new homes in the past 12 months than at any point in the last three years. Selwyn District alone grew at 2.4% last year, one of the highest district-level growth rates in the country.

Here's what we've learnt from building across the region:

📍 Selwyn District: Strong community growth, great infrastructure, excellent sections. Some of Canterbury's best family builds are happening out here right now.

📍 Lincoln: A township that's seen huge growth. Great schools, local feel, and some beautiful residential developments. (And yes - our new Lincoln showhome is almost ready. Stay tuned)

📍 Christchurch City: Established sections and knock-down rebuilds need careful thinking around soil conditions and council requirements. This is exactly where our local expertise matters.

Whatever your Canterbury suburb, we know it and we've built in it. We'd love to help you build there too.

Message us to book in a quick chat.

19/05/2026

Think building a new home is harder and more expensive than buying existing?

Your Home and Garden sat down with Latitude Homes Managing Director, Marc Hunter, to bust some of the biggest myths around new builds in New Zealand, and the answers might surprise you.

Read the full article online now 👇
https://www.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/inspiration/building-new-home-myths/

If it's got you thinking about what's possible in Canterbury, we'd love to chat. Message us or call the team for a free, no-obligation chat.

14/05/2026

The next stage of the Build Process are finalising the working drawings. This is the stage where everything starts coming together.

Once your plans, specifications, and selections are finalised, we move into preparing the full working drawings for council approval. This includes site positioning, elevations, engineering details, consents, and all the technical documentation needed before construction can begin.

By this point, your interior and exterior finishes have usually been selected too, so you can really start visualising the finished home.

A lot of people are surprised by how much detail goes into this stage, but it’s all about making sure everything is clear, accurate, and ready for a smooth build process.

Have questions about the build process? Send us a message or drop them below.

Address

287 Hoon Hay Road
Christchurch
8042

Telephone

+64273210121

Website

https://www.latitudehomes.co.nz/

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