“We started our home search on Trade Me, knowing from the beginning that a brand-new home was our top priority. That’s when we came across the townhouses being built by Urban Company.

Initially, we were a bit unsure about buying off-plan since it’s hard to visualise how the finished homes would look. But after visiting some of Urban Company’s completed projects, we were genuinely impressed, and it gave us the confidence to go ahead.

The timelines have been well communicated and are being met as promised, which is a huge positive and really helps build trust. My wife especially enjoyed the interior design process—it was such a lovely experience choosing the finishes, and the range of options Megan presented was fantastic.

We also appreciated the flexibility in up-spec options—it’s great to see how accommodating the team is to individual needs.

Another major plus is the regular social media updates. Since we currently live in the CBD, we haven’t had to drive out each week to check on progress. Seeing everything documented online has been super convenient and exciting.

Overall, it’s been a really positive experience starting our journey with Urban Company. We’re so looking forward to moving into our first home—and who knows, maybe we’ll even expand our real estate portfolio in the future (laughs)!”

“Buying a house from Urban Company off the plans has been a great experience. At the start, we were naturally a bit nervous about how everything would go, but the clear communication from Marc and the detailed guidance from Megan gave us the confidence to move forward.

We also took time to review Urban Company’s previous developments, which were all very successful , this helped build our trust in their ability to deliver.

Urban Company has kept us involved at every stage, especially when it came to selecting items / materials and specifications. Our preferences for kitchen finishes, washing machine , tiles, carpets, bathroom fixtures, and more were always considered and appreciated.

We were also pleased with the flexibility shown by Urban Company in adapting the home to suit our lifestyle  such as  including the addition of an ensuite in the master bedroom and an emergency water tank, which were not part of the original plan.

Their regular updates on social media and the recent on-site walkthrough have been very reassuring, giving us a clear picture of the progress. We’re really happy with how things are tracking and confident that Urban Company will complete the project on time.

We truly appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and ongoing engagement from the entire Urban Company team. We are looking forward to a successful completion and smooth handover of our new home.”

‘I purchased a new renal property directly from the UC developers in their Raukawa Heights Development. I was amazed how easy the process of buying ‘off plan’ was. From working through the contract through to obtaining the finance to settle the property.

I couldn’t believe how similar the finished house was from the renders that they had advertised with. I would definitely recommend buying from these guys as a safe and hassle-free option where you end up with a great house.’

Raukawa Heights developed by those behind Urban Company:

‘The townhouses at Raukawa Heights are not just buildings but perhaps the future of architectural multi-dwellings. Elevated and terraced, they offer breathtaking views of the valley, inviting residents to connect with the natural beauty surrounding them. Every detail, from the chapel ceilings to the indoor/outdoor flow, has been meticulously crafted to enhance the residents’ living experience.’

‘We brought a new townhouse in Kilbirnie from Rory in 2019, initially it took some courage to buy off plans but it worked out very well for us. From this experience we believe that it’s a really good way to get into the property market, we got an affordable, high-quality home. The final outcome exceeded our expectations. The home is modern, light & bright, warm & comfortable with quality modern fixtures. Heating the home cost very little. We would not have got a home of this specification any other way.

We were also impressed with Rory’s integrity throughout the process. We were invited to raise defects, and these were fixed before settlement. We picked up another defect post-settlement where a fixture had been damaged on installation, and Rory fixed this even though it was outside of the legal requirements. It was truly impressive, and we’d not hesitate to recommend buying off plans from a developer with integrity such as Rory.