A four-bedroom home with two bathrooms and two living areas, larger than 200 square metres, was number one on the 'wish list' of those building a home in 2012 but three-bedroom homes were the most popular as budget constraints ultimately played the biggest part in defining building trends.
"The gap
between the numbers of three-bedroom houses built compared with four bedrooms is definitely closing, regardless of the housing affordability crisis in several New Zealand cities," says Generation Homes CEO Kevin Atkinson.
In 2012, 48% of Generation Homes' customers built four-bedroom properties, while 49% built three-bedroom and 3% built five-bedroom houses.
"It appears gone are the days when people want a stock standard three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. If a budget allows, people tend to prefer a larger home with more bedrooms and bathrooms and are willing to sacrifice the latest hi-tech products or expensive finishes to get that," says Atkinson.
"Many families are choosing to future proof their home and also like the added benefit of more space for a games room, study or entertainment room."
