Universal Homes Review and Analysis
Author: Andrew Nicol
Founder, 20+ Years' Experience Investing In Property, Author & Host
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Key data for Universal Homes
Key data for Universal Homes
Property consented in the last 12 months
8.2%
53
Average build price
$256,970
Average square meter
12.5%
108m²
Number of reviews on Google
37
Average review rating
4.2 Stars
Developer started
1997or before
The data comes from sources we believe to be reliable, including BCI and Google's reviews. However, if you spot an error, please email andrew.nicol@opespartners.co.nz
Andrew's Insights
Universal Homes has appeared in New Zealand building consent data since at least 1997, and has had 4,059 homes consented in that time.
Over the last 12 months, Universal Homes consented 53 homes, up 8% on the year before. That makes it the 30th busiest developer in our database, where the median developer consented 16 homes.
The busiest year for Universal Homes was 2016, with 301 homes consented, and its latest 12 months are 82% below that peak.
Market insights: Number of Consents
Years are for the 12 months to September
Andrew's Insights
Over the last 12 months, the average Universal Homes property cost $256,970 to build. That's up 24% on five years ago and up 18% on ten years ago.
At about $2,379 per square metre, Universal Homes is at the more affordable end of the market. The median across the developers we track is about $2,957 per square metre.
Market insights: Average Build Price
Years are for the 12 months to September
Andrew's Insights
Over the last 12 months, the average Universal Homes property was 108 square metres, up 13% on the year before. That's smaller than the median of 136 square metres across the developers we track.
Market insights: Property Size
Years are for the 12 months to September
Reviews
Google reviews
4.2
4/5 stars37 Reviews
- Barry LowWe’re absolutely thrilled with our purchase of our new home from Universal Homes. Their after-sales service has been incredibly professional and helpful, ensuring that we’re happily settled in. They’ve even provided us with a 90-day defects warranty, offering peace of mind in case we encounter any issues with the home. From the day we signed for this new home until we moved in, the experience has been great. It’s a beautifully designed home, offering simplicity and comfort perfectly suited for our lifestyle.5/5 stars
- Scott RobertsonI had seen a property I liked I wanted my wife to see it. The agent showed my wife and she said yes. I said yes then another stepped in after and the agent sold it too another on the same day after I had viewed days before. The price of the property was cheaper on the universal website than other forms of property medium. I actually felt cheated as the agent knew my intention. No mention of not entertaining multi offers, which I agree with and no follow up with an intent to keep me on a list of potential buyers only that I should put in a back up offer. In this instance I will score Universal a 2. After I had told my story to friends, agent selling my house and financial broker they all agreed that it was not well handled.2/5 stars
- Volt OneI went to Hobsonville showhome to enter the axis series ballot by universal homes around October 2020. I was met by the rudest, most condescending and unhelpful agent ever in Steve Lindsey. He was reluctant to answer any of my questions and kept giving short unhelpful answers. When I first arrived he was laughing and joking with another couple also there for the same home, but clearly there was a difference in the way I was treated. Not a good first impression at all for me, for this guy to be the face of universal homes.1/5 stars
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