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Build, Buy, Renovate is a new guide for Dunedin locals planning their next move in the property market. Whether you're upsizing, downsizing, investing, or tackling a major renovation, Build, Buy, Renovate will help you to create your dream home.

Inside you’ll find local business stories, advice on building, buying, and renovating, project planning tips, a showcase of standout local builds, and information on Dunedin real estate trends.

Built in the south

Projects including 14 houses were recently shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards. The finalists were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Southern Branch of Te Kāhui...

Considerations when moving into your new home

Moving is an exciting time, but there’s so much to think about that you’ll need to put some forethought into it. 1. Look aroundYou went to the open home and possibly had another look around...

Aotea Electric Southern: Making your home smarter and more energy efficient

With departments specialising in electrical work, solar, and audio-visual automation, Aotea Electric Southern are your local trade experts.

Serving Dunedin’s building community

Serving Dunedin’s building community

The team at Dunedin ITM have tailored the locally owned and operated business to serve the building community.

Blue Sky Property Group: Making a real impact on Dunedin’s property scene

Blue Sky Property Group is dedicated to building smarter, warmer homes that feel great to live.

Rylock Otago: Your one-stop window and door shop

The team at Rylock Otago look after their customers in the best way possible. 

Mitre 10: An ongoing dedication to quality and service

After 30 years, outstanding value and service remain key at Mitre 10 MEGA Dunedin and Mitre 10 Mosgiel.

Wonder wall

Feature wall painted in Resene Dream Big, headboard in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, other wall in...

Wonder wall

Looking for a simple, striking and cost-effective way to transform your space? Creating a feature wall using Resene paint is just the ticket.

Timeless: Dunedin’s one-stop flooring and bathroom and trade shop

If you have a home improvement project in mind, pop in to Timeless Flooring, Bathrooms and Trade for inspiration.

Latitude Homes: Where Kiwis find comfort

Asking ‘what if we were the client?’ is the foundation of Latitude Homes. It’s a philosophy that underpins everything the Dunedin building company does, managing director Kurt Laurie says.

Design + Garden Landscapes: Producing some of the south’s most fabulous gardens

Sheer love of their work motivates the Design + Garden Landscapes team to keep creating extraordinary outdoor spaces.

Built in the south

Alpine Retreat by Black Pine Architects and eHaus in association. (Photo: Andy Woods)

Built in the south

Projects including 14 houses were recently shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards. The finalists were selected from entries in the awards programme of the Southern Branch of Te Kāhui...

Warm and Cool: Do you have a boiler heating your home?

An efficient hot water heat pump from Warm and Cool may solve your boiler heating issues.

Light my Fire

Turn up the heat with this fantastic fireplace makeover and create a space so cosy you won’t want to leave!

Allan’s Sheetmetal & Engineering: A renowned provider of metal work services

In less than quarter of a century, Dunedin's Allan’s Sheetmetal & Engineering Services Ltd has become a major metalworking enterprise.

Design Windows: Enhancing the performance and appearance of your home

Mosgiel's Design Windows are helping people to improve their outlook – literally.

Upright Scaffolding: Scaffolding experts provide solutions

Established over 75 years ago, Upright Scaffolding remains an innovative and adaptable business.

Happy home buying

It's a cliche, but for most the purchase of a home is the biggest investment of their lives. So it makes sense to consider the entire process to make sure you don’t end up regretting it. Here are...

Harcourts Dunedin: Community focused and trusted

A genuine community focus and family values are driving forces behind the team in the Harcourts Dunedin office.

Thermawood Otago: Retaining timber character with double-glazing

The Thermawood system will have you enjoying the benefits of double-glazing while retaining the character of timber.

Structur Building: Valuing creativity, honesty, and quality

Structur Building pride themselves on the quality of their work. But the Dunedin company’s real point of difference is relishing a challenge.

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