Building Á La Carte

By Wendy Dunlop

O’Hara and Dean Ltd are the only New Home Brokers in Christchurch and offer a refreshing way of looking at the building process that saves you time, money and hassles!

Most people are familiar with the concept of brokerage for mortgages, insurance or travel and readily accept their ability to source the cheapest, best or most comprehensive services or products for their benefit. So it’s amazing that no one has offered building brokerage….. until now!

Janet Dean and Anthea Johnson established their business in 2009, offering “mix and match building options in a nutshell” based on their extensive contacts and building industry sales experience. Similar to the difference between a set menu and Á la carte, you can choose exactly what you want in your home, rather than the limitations of a standard building company’s price and package.

Your new home can be an affordable bespoke design to suit your level of finance. “We have designers who will listen to your “wish list”, we’ll guide the plans through building and consent processes, we’ll acquire a number of quotes for your consideration and we’ll engage reputable contractors and registered or certified builders to bring your genuinely individual home to fruition” says Janet.

She will even take clients shopping! “There are so many products on the market that buyers can be bewildered.”  Janet also believes the earthquake has only added to the confusion because “people don’t know what products to use to rebuild with confidence.”

Among a range of products, O’Hara and Dean are agents for Insulcrete, an innovative   way to build with concrete that results in a warmer, stronger home.

O’Hara and Dean’s “Showroom and Suppliers Tour” visits carpet and flooring companies, kitchen, bathroom, heating, cladding, joinery, lighting and appliance businesses and the comprehensive displays and information at the Home Ideas Centre. “You get personalised service, qualified advice, exposure to new products and the best price, plus it’s fun, it’s unhurried and we include lunch!” Janet laughs.

So if you are thinking of building or re-building and need a site, a plan, a price, a builder, or all of the above, O’Hara and Dean are professionally poised to help you with the project.

Even if you’re not yet ready to build, now is a good time to start the fun of researching and planning and like a “building concierge” they have all the components at their disposal to make your new home achievable whether it’s going to be a cottage or a castle.

Customer enquiries are always welcomed at O’Hara and Dean Ltd 238 Barrington St ph 03 943 3657 or visit www.oharadean.co.nz.

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