Fortune favours the subdividers
Want a tailor-made home with million-dollar potential? Discover how a family-centric subdividing and building strategy can help you achieve your dreams while…
Read moreIdeas & advice
Blog & News
News, ideas and advice from the Sentinel Homes team.
Turn one of our house plans into one of yours.
Design your dream home without the stress of starting from scratch. You can fully customise any of our existing plans – add…
Read more
Benefits of a house and land package
If you’re thinking about building but worried about the headache of making it happen yourself, a house and land package can make…
Read more
Building new: total control and a smarter investment
When you buy an existing home, it always comes with compromise and risk. Learn why building your own home, rather than buying,…
Read more
Smart-money home design
Want to create a stunning home that leaves everyone speechless? With smart design and cost-saving strategies, you can get the same effect…
Read more
10 ideas for designing a home that is uniquely yours
Why blend in when you can stand out? Whether starting from scratch or customising one of our plans, get inspired to make…
Read more
Ambition and passion meet big build energy
Born and bred in Whangarei, Ric Butturini wants to make the next generation proud. Passionate, hands-on and good with numbers, he went…
Read more
Subdivide your way to the good life
If you’re sitting on a subdividable property, why not get in a better position to help your family into their home or…
Read more
Building homes to fit our changing world
Summer 2023 has been tough for Kiwis, with Auckland’s severe flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle causing widespread devastation across the country. Our hearts…
Read more
Hometown reputation means everything
Nigel Higgison, the new owner of our Manawatu and Horowhenua franchise, is a local boy born and bred. He spent 19 years…
Read more
Architect by training, tradie at heart
Will Batts has always been in the property industry – with a successful property developer as a grandfather, you could almost say…
Read more
Investment Property: Should you build or buy?
Ever thought of getting an investment property, owning your own? Well, there are loads of options out there, but would you buy…
Read more