Comprehensive Project Advice

Calm, independent support through the most complex and high-stakes phase of building your home.

Building a home involves hundreds of decisions long before construction begins — many of them difficult or impossible to undo.

HomeBuild Advisory provides ongoing, experienced guidance from the earliest stages of the project, helping ensure decisions around site, brief, design, and commitments are made with clarity and confidence.

Engaged early, this support delivers the greatest value by shaping a clear brief, establishing the right project structure and team, and helping clients spend their budget more effectively through considered design and procurement decisions — avoiding costly missteps before they are locked in.

Support then continues alongside your design and build team, providing independent guidance without replacing their role. This is not project management or legal advice — it is experienced, independent perspective to help you navigate the process well.

Where support is focused

Support commonly includes guidance around:

Site selection and early feasibility considerations
Budget setting and cost drivers
Project structure and delivery approach
Appointing the right design and build team
Developing and testing the client brief
Understanding design trade-offs and value decisions
Identifying and managing key risks before commitments are made
Helping you approach contract signing informed and confident

Support is provided throughout planning, design, and pre-construction, with optional guidance continuing into construction if required.

How we engage

Ongoing monthly engagement
Structured video meetings booked in advance
Guidance provided through considered discussion and review, rather than formal written reports
Support focused on your project and decision-making stage

This structure is intentional — it prioritises clear thinking, preparation, and productive conversations over reactive or time-consuming exchanges.

Who this service is for

This service is a good fit if you are:

Building a new home anywhere in New Zealand
Looking to avoid costly mistakes rather than react to them late
Making significant decisions before construction begins
Working with architects, designers, or consultants
Wanting an independent, experienced perspective early
Looking to get the most value from your budget, whatever its size

This service may not be the right fit if you are:

Looking for someone to manage construction or attend site regularly
Seeking legal or contractual advice
Wanting a one-off opinion rather than ongoing support

Fees

Engagements typically begin from $3,000 per month, with most clients working together through the pre-construction phase. The engagement is designed to support clear thinking, better decisions, and long-term value.

Next Steps

If you’re considering building a home and want experienced guidance early, the next step is to start a conversation. Request an introductory call