Government's New Housing Policy – A Promising Step Forward

The Government's recent policy to increase housing supply is a commendable and necessary intervention. By changing planning rules to mandate councils to plan for 30 years of housing growth, the government aims to alleviate the long-standing housing crisis. The initiative to remove council powers over urban boundaries and development standards is particularly significant.

Richmond Fellow Merit Property Council Awards

We are excited to announce that Richmond Fellow achieved merit at the 2024 Property Industry Awards on Friday night.

Hosted by Property Council New Zealand, the Property Industry Awards is the most prestigious property awards programme in New Zealand - celebrating excellence in design and innovation in the built environment for 34 years.

Richmond Fellow completed

Founders is excited to announce that Richmonds 4th stage, Fellow, has been nominated in this years Property Industry Awards.

Ryburn Showhome Opens

Our Ryburn Showhome is ready to open! And this week we also received titles. Construction on the remaining 12 homes is going to program, with expected settlement still the middle of this year for all 13 homes.

Ryburn rises up with stunning Mt Wellington views

11 Ryburn is sited on an elevated ridge in Mt Wellington. It is an outstanding position, and the architects designed a three-floor build to ensure each residence capitalises on views in differing directions – all the way from the Hunuas to Manukau Harbour, around to One Tree Hill and across to Mt Wellington,

First homes in fourth stage at Richmond almost complete

Richmond Fellow (4th stage) comprises 111 medium density homes, several green spaces including a Pocket Park and a Community building in Mount Wellington, Auckland. 99 homes have been sold to date with a further 12 for sale, ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms.

First homes at Haven and Green are completed

Haven & Green is a quality, yet affordable, medium density neighbourhood in Auckland’s Westgate. Stage 1 comprises 124 individually titled lots which have been sold to Onward Homes, who are building and selling the terraced homes.

First homes at Haven & Green appear

Our civil works on the roads and services at Haven & Green is coming to an end and we have had the pleasure of handing over our first superlot to Onward Homes. Onwards are building the first stage of terraces at Haven & Green. Their approach to building houses is impressive to see....within 3 weeks the first block is out of the ground and cladding is starting to go on.

Edgewest homes begin to settle

Unispot were the first of our 5 builders to begin to settle their new homes at Edgewest in Westgate.

Founders and Ceta Developments partner to fast-forward Auckland’s housing supply

Founders Group transforms land for development to help boost the number of Auckland homeowners. Ceta Developments aims to change lives by creating and delivering affordable homes. Together, we’re bringing new housing to market at speed – creating a win for home buyers and New Zealand’s largest city.

Bringing an international perspective to land development to create housing scale

An Auckland resident since 2014, Leo applies his entrepreneurial and business skills to create quality neighbourhoods at scale. Unlocking the potential of land, he helps building companies access larger lots than is typical, so they can build with greater efficiency, economy and speed. Time and cost savings can be put to better use as either lower prices to buyers or in the form of added value to home construction and community spaces.

Founders Win Best Design Award with Architects 
Fearon Hay

We are proud to have been awarded the Designers Institute of New Zealand's Best Design award for our office space '246 Queen'.