Author Archives: Fernmark

“Cement has transformed the world, but now threatens to wreck the environment. We need to tax it, now” – John Vidal Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/2H1Wu5u

“A flooded house might not be as ‘terminal’ as a bushfire or cyclone but the clean-up is just as invasive” – Lucia Stein https://ab.co/2tmPKa4

“After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on the planet. But its benefits mask enormous dangers to the planet, to human health – and to culture itself” – Jonathan Watts Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/2GJDut5  

Why building new isn’t always the cheaper option For many people, building a house from scratch is the ultimate dream. For Belinda Jorgensen, a Wellington professional building a house in the Wairarapa, it’s about minimal maintenance and practicalities. “I mean, I love old houses and it’s been a challenge to me to think do I […]

Tread carefully buying land Buying bare land can be a complex process and buyers need to look beyond the superlatives of the sales pitch. Making the right choice starts with the basics: how close the section is to the amenities such as shops, schools, public transport, libraries or whatever is important to you.

  Relocatable houses ‘give instant equity’ Ashlea Lynch and her partner, Staun Popham, were renting a former state house in Waterview, Auckland, when they decided it was time to buy their own place. Then aged 25, they looked at a procession of uninspiring houses, all selling for more than $700,000 each, before deciding they needed […]