by Natalie Todd | Jan 22, 2026 | Build Tips, General
What’s the Best Advice for Building on a Hill? Building on a hill can give you incredible views, privacy, and a home that truly stands out. But hill builds also come with unique challenges — especially if you’re not prepared. One of the most common questions we’re...
by Natalie Todd | Jan 19, 2026 | Build Tips, General
Lyttleton Hill Section Build – Walkover Get yourself armed with information before spending a cent. Scott does a walkover of a potential section for a client and offers his advice on how to approach it. On the hill, every section has it’s own personality....
by Natalie Todd | Dec 3, 2025 | Build Tips, Core Values, General
One of the changes coming next year to the Building Act is a mandatory 10 Year Guarantee. The aim is to help speed up the consenting process by removing some liability from Councils. Scott also shares some other impacts and how Strathclyde is set and ready to meet...
by Natalie Todd | Oct 15, 2025 | Build Tips, General
Variations – the bane of any building project. Scott shares how it went down on a recent project. An unlimited budget for building is a fantasy, so when an variation arises Scott does his very best to reduce the financial impact for our clients while maintaining...
by Natalie Todd | Sep 11, 2025 | General
Are you looking at renovations, repairs or even an extension? Then you need to consider the your magic triangle! Too many homes get through consent before the plans get priced. Only then too find it’s way over budget and a costly exercise to try and bring it...
by Natalie Todd | Aug 26, 2025 | General
Is your home built before 2000? Are you looking at renovations, repairs or even an extension? Then you need to consider Asbestos. Scott shares some knowledge about asbestos and how easy it is to test. This is a great starting point for any project, as the costs of...
