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Chris

Hi, I am looking to build on a section I have purchased in Beach Haven, Auckland. I am considering Maddren or Landmark North Shore. Does anyone have any experience working with these companies in recent times? I have previously build with Signature Homes North Shore and they were terrible. Hoping for a much better experience second time around so would really appreciate any thoughts here. Chris.
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Robert Hyndman

HI Chris, we have recently completed a reasonably large build (345sqm) in Riverhead with Landmark North Shore. I can say they have been fantastic, right from the first meet thru to handover. Don’t get me wrong we had issues through the build as you would with any build but nothing was a problem for them. Issues were dealt with quickly and there were no delays (except weather related). We continue to have a great relationship with them and are now proud to be in the running for house of the year. I would highly recommend the North Shore team! We will definitely use them again. Cheers
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Robert Hyndman

Give Jarrod Angove a call on 0277067619 and he will sort you out!!
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TJ

Well you must be one of a very few people who are happy with Landmark homes/Bild North Auckland Ltd. They have some flashy showhomes and slick sales people that tell you what you want to hear. Once you pay your deposit which is usually 10% that is basically their profit there isn’t much urgency in building the house,they are aware of the rules and how to manipulate them to their advantage. They have some unhappy customers in the Omaha and Matakana areas. Don’t forget it is not Landmark homes that is building your home it is a franchisee that may not be as reputable as the Franchisor. Landmark Homes have had a few noteable colapses in recent times and do their best to threaten legal action against you should you speak out. Would you risk it ?You can do much better.
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Chris

Thanks Robert. That sounds really positive. Did you use Landmark for the full process including design or just the construction?
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Chris

Sounds like the exact same experience I had with Signature Homes North Shore. Treated us like royalty until we signed the contract. They were over the moon when we put pen to paper but after that they were like completely different people and didn’t want to know us. I have decided to manage the whole process myself for my next build that I am just kicking off. I don’t think I will ever use a group home build company again. It’s just to hard to get back on track once things start going peer shaped.
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Robert Hyndman

Yes, we used them right from design. We had a good idea of what we wanted and needed but they helped with refining our ideas and suggested better options in some cases. You are more than welcome to visit and have a look and chat more if you like.
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TJ

Funny you should say that Chris as the sales and design team are ex Signature! Obviousl taught them a few new ricks.
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