Yourhome

What Yourhome does

Yourhome is a privately held custom architectural home design and build company operating in the greater Auckland region of New Zealand under the corporate entity Your Builder Ltd. Founded in 1994 by Hamid Zwart, a Certified Master Builder and Licensed Building Practitioner with 30+ years of construction experience, the firm delivers end-to-end design and construction services spanning new custom homes, renovations and extensions, heritage villa restorations, interior design, and subdivision and development services. The company operates alongside a sister brand, YOURBUILDER, which handles the construction execution while YOURHOME focuses on design services and pre-designed architectural plans.

The core product is a streamlined design-and-build service anchored by an 18-step process from initial consultation through 12-month quality check, supported by the proprietary 'Your Builder Hub' digital project management portal that provides clients 24/7 visibility into costings, timelines, material selections, supplier and sub-contractor quotations, change orders, progress photos, and the full communication trail. Approved change orders automatically update project cost, and every variation requires client sign-off before work proceeds. The firm also offers a catalogue of 60+ pre-designed customisable architectural plans across Family Homes, Lifestyle Homes, Town Houses, Minor Dwellings, and Tiny Homes/Sleepouts/Offices categories, and uses 3D design visualization software during client consultations.

The business model is project-based professional services: revenue is generated through bespoke design and construction fees quoted per project, with transparent pricing stress-tested at multiple budget gates before client commitment. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on free 15-minute discovery calls with the founder, complimentary onsite consultations, content marketing through the website and social channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), and a referral network reinforced by a 4.7-star Google rating across 38 reviews. The customer base is mid-market Auckland homeowners seeking custom builds, renovations, or property development. Master Builders Association membership and authorization to provide the Master Builders 10-Year Guarantee and Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee provide regulatory credibility and embedded insurance-backed warranty protection. The firm has no disclosed external investors, no public listing, and operates with a team of approximately 15 people including qualified carpenters, builders, quantity surveyors, and interior architects.

Name

Yourhome

Legal name

Your Builder Ltd

Website

https://yourhome.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yourhome is a privately held Auckland custom home design-and-build company operating under Your Builder Ltd, serving mid-market residential homeowners across greater Auckland with an 18-step process, 60+ pre-designed architectural plans, and a proprietary digital project management portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction and Custom Home Building

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI), Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Custom home builders
• Design and build services
• Residential construction
• Home renovations and extensions
• Property subdivision and development

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont, Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Design and Build: End-to-end custom home construction services from concept design through to completion. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design, project management, and construction services. Pricing is transparent and stress-tested at multiple budget gates before client commitment.
2. Renovation and Extension Services: Renovation and extension projects for existing homes, including structural modifications, kitchen/bathroom upgrades, and heritage villa restorations.
3. Subdivision and Development Services: Feasibility assessments, council approval navigation, and construction for property subdivision and development projects in Auckland.
4. Pre-designed Architectural Home Plans: Range of over 60 architectural designs that are fully customizable. Clients can select from pre-designed plans as a starting point for their custom home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yourhome is a custom architectural home design and build company in Auckland that delivers end-to-end residential construction services for individual homeowners. Its core services cover bespoke custom home builds, renovations and extensions, subdivision and property development, pre-designed customisable architectural home plans, and interior design, all delivered by a Certified Master Builder through an 18-step design-and-build process supported by a proprietary digital project management portal.

Product overview

YOURHOME is a custom architectural home building company offering end-to-end design and construction services in Auckland, New Zealand. The company operates as a unified service combining a range of pre-designed architectural home plans (Family Homes, Lifestyle Homes, Town Houses, Minor Dwellings, and Tiny Homes/Sleepouts/Offices) with fully custom architectural home designs. Services include Design + Build project delivery, New Homes Construction, Subdivision & Development, Interior Design, and digital Project Management through the 'Your Builder Hub' portal. Led by Certified Master Builder Hamid Zwart with 30+ years of experience, the company provides a streamlined path from concept through to 10-year-guaranteed home delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Your Builder Hub: Digital project management portal used to manage construction projects from start to finish, providing clients full visibility across costings, timelines, material selections, and communications.

Products and services

• Custom Architectural Homes Bespoke custom-designed homes tailored to client specifications, built by Certified Master Builders with end-to-end project management from concept to completion for Auckland homeowners.
• Design + Build Service Integrated design and construction service connecting clients with architects, designers, and building experts, guiding projects from inception through to handover using a structured 18-step process.
• Pre-Designed Home Plans A range of over 60 ready-made architectural home plans that are fully customisable, covering Family Homes, Lifestyle Homes, Town Houses, Minor Dwellings, and Tiny Homes/Sleepouts/Offices categories from 1-bedroom to 4+ bedroom homes.
• New Homes Construction New home building services across Auckland with full-service project management, in-house quantity surveyors, and qualified Master Builders, delivered with Master Builders and Halo 10-year guarantees.
• Renovations and Extensions Renovation and extension services for existing homes, including structural modifications, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and heritage villa restorations across Auckland.
• Subdivision & Development Expert subdivision and property development services including feasibility assessments, council approvals navigation, and construction for Auckland property owners subdividing or developing their land.
• Interior Design Services Kitchen, bathroom, and interior design services including 3D visualisation software to help clients visualise their completed home, colour and finish selection, and spatial flow planning.
• Project Management via Your Builder Hub Digital project management through the Your Builder Hub portal providing 24/7 access to costings, timelines, material selections, schedules, communications, and progress photos for every project, with approved change orders triggering immediate updates to project cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every variation requires client sign-off before work proceeds, eliminating unexpected costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• YOURBUILDERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYOURBUILDER is the sister company to YOURHOME. Both companies operate under Your Builder Ltd and share resources, brand identity, and management (Hamid Zwart). YOURHOME focuses on design services and pre-designed home plans while YOURBUILDER handles the construction side.
• Kate Gardham (Interior Designer)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKate Gardham serves as the lead interior designer recommended on most YOURHOME projects. She works with clients early to capture materials, spatial flow, and interior details using 3D visualization software. Her work has been published in Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly and Your Home & Garden magazines.
• Myrthe Nitzsche (Interior Architect)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDutch-qualified interior architect who collaborates with clients to create functional spaces using quality materials and innovative solutions. Part of the core YOURHOME team.
• Matthew Bates - Leading by DesignmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect from Leading by Design who collaborated on projects including Roslyn Terrace Villa Renovation and Ascot Ave Narrowneck Extension.
• Linda Slaney - Linda Slaney ArchitectsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect who collaborated on the Laingholm Renovation project, bringing architectural vision and aesthetic finesse to the transformation.
• Michael Macfie - Macfie ArchitecturemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect from Macfie Architecture who collaborated on the Mozeley Ave Devonport Villa renovation project.
• Suede & Stone InteriorsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm (Suede and Stone) that collaborated on multiple projects including Coatesville Manor and Roslyn Terrace Villa renovations with Kate Gardham from the firm.
• Chroma InteriorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior and spatial design studio led by Margaux Word that collaborated on the Mozeley Ave Devonport renovation project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fletcher Living: Largest NZ residential homebuilder, part of Fletcher Building. Operates a broad portfolio of plan-based and custom homes across multiple regions including Auckland, competing with Yourhome on volume and brand but with significantly more capital and geographic reach.
• Jennian Homes: Nationwide NZ franchise homebuilder offering customizable plan-based homes. Competes with Yourhome on pre-designed plans (Family Homes, Lifestyle Homes) and benefits from franchise scale on materials purchasing and lead generation.
• G.J. Gardner Homes: Major NZ franchise homebuilder with Auckland presence. Directly comparable on plan-based and custom home offerings, and competes with Yourhome for the mid-market homeowner segment with greater brand recognition and franchise network scale.
• Stonewood Homes: NZ-wide homebuilder with Auckland franchise network, offering both pre-designed plans and custom builds. Comparable in plan-based product mix and geographic overlap in the Auckland market.
• Signature Homes: Auckland-headquartered NZ homebuilder offering design-and-build services. Overlaps directly with Yourhome on integrated design-build positioning and the same Auckland mid-to-upper market customer base.

Direct peers

• Mike Greer Homes: Auckland-focused homebuilder offering design-and-build services with emphasis on client transparency and Master Builders certification. Closely comparable to Yourhome on customer segment, geographic focus, and service model.
• Lloyd Group: Auckland custom home and renovation builder with Master Builders credentials. Comparable on integrated design-build, heritage renovation expertise, and the same premium Auckland homeowner segment.
• David Reid Homes NZ: Franchised NZ custom homebuilder with Auckland franchise. Comparable to Yourhome on integrated design-build delivery, custom architectural positioning, and mid-to-premium homeowner segment.
• Yourbuilder: Sister company under Your Builder Ltd, sharing founder, brand identity, and management. Yourbuilder handles the construction side while Yourhome focuses on design and pre-designed plans, so the two are operationally intertwined direct peers serving the same Auckland homeowners.
• Zen Builders: Auckland-based boutique custom homebuilder offering design-and-build and renovation services. Comparable to Yourhome on premium custom positioning, Auckland geography, and project scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@yourbuilderconz?si=nFVVBJb6XFCHy3qs
• Facebookfacebook.com/61580882429945
• Instagraminstagram.com/yourbuilderltd/profilecard/?igsh=enZ5NjczYnhocTVo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yourhomenz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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