

Understanding Building Consent
A building consent(BC) is the written authorization from the Council to conduct building work, confirming that it is expected to meet the...
Tony Liu
May 19, 2023


The fundamental principles of JAL (Japan Architect Love)
JAL (Japan Architect Love) is a recently established organization with fundamental principles that guide their approach to design. Unlike...
Tony Liu
May 15, 2023


Founding JAL (Japan Architect Love)
The goal of Founding JAL was to introduce Japanese design to the world, and Japan Homes has been constructing homes in New Zealand for...
Tony Liu
May 2, 2023


Buying your first home in NZ
First Home Buyers, welcome to our site!! Here we are happy to provide you with as much support needed to achieve your dream home. All the...
Tony Liu
Apr 6, 2023


Did you know ? Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance..
Auckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle to cost insurance industry more than $1b Neary 50,000 claims have been made since the recent ...
Tony Liu
Mar 23, 2023


Flood Restoration Proceudure
Prioritise your safety first!! If you have a disability or need support, contact your support network or call 111 in an emergency. Turn...
Tony Liu
Mar 20, 2023


New rules allowing 3-storey housing in force
Central government’s new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) has come into legal effect from August 18 2022. The MDRS increases...
Tony Liu
Aug 21, 2022


National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD)
A new housing policy was introduced by the government in October 2021. This new policy will apply in Auckland, greater Hamilton,...
Tony Liu
Nov 10, 2021


Wind zone and Exposure Zone
Wind zones 'wind zone' is a way of calculating the design load of building materials needed for construction in a location, so that said...
Tony Liu
Nov 10, 2021


Combining modern and traditional Japanese interior design
The Japanese design has evolved from a clean, tidy and simple lifestyle, and the persistence of balance, order, and traditional culture....
Tony Liu
Oct 20, 2021


Exterior cladding
Cladding is when one material is applied to cover the external structure of the building. Good cladding will protect a building’s...
Tony Liu
Sep 1, 2021


UPDATED NEW DATE! COME & VISIT OUR AUCKLAND HOME SHOW 2021!
Duo to the impact of the Covid-19, the Auckland Home Show has updated new date! Show Stand: 556 Date: 10 - 14 November 2021 Opening Hours:...
Tony Liu
Aug 16, 2021


Resource Consent Concept Plan
How to process Concept plan with Japan Homes During this stage, we translate your ideas and requirements captured in the Design Brief...
Tony Liu
Aug 9, 2021


Works Over
What is this & why do we need to care If you plan to dig or build within 10 meters of Watercare critical assets or within 2 meters of...
Tony Liu
Aug 4, 2021


Japan Homes & Sustainability
The United Nations’ (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs has published 17 Sustainable Development Goals to help address global...
Tony Liu
Jul 27, 2021


New Home Within Distance of Mum's Hot Miso Soup
According to REINZ’s press release on 13/7/2021, Auckland’s median house price increased by 25.0% from $920,000 in June 2020 to...
Tony Liu
Jul 16, 2021


Open Plan Renovation For Comfortable Family Living 2016
(日本語の文は下部にあります) Before Renovation This renovation is for the old 3 bedroom house in Northshore, which looked gloomy and to need lots of...
Tony Liu
Mar 2, 2021






