From the street, these handsome homes have a lot in common — clever use of contrasting shades and textures in the form of dark-painted brick with crisp white weatherboard, and matching garage doors, roofs, joinery and fencing. Once inside, you realise the three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplexes have even more collective goodies. You’ll find main bedrooms with walk-in robes and ensuites, designer kitchens with Bosch appliances and stone benchtops, linen cupboards and quality bathroom fittings and fixtures, including freestanding baths.

Designer touches such as white barn doors off the living rooms and black hardware reinforce the fact that, while these 140sqm homes are designed for the investment market, they are as stylish as they are warm, sunny and comfy. While the houses in the popular Golden Sands community have much that correspond, they each boast their own layout and personality, as evidenced by the slightly different frontages. Striking yet affordable, the properties tick every box, including top-notch workmanship from builders committed to minimising waste and supporting sustainability. Flowerday Homes, a founding member of the Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty Circular Construction Collective, has tailored its work practices to order only what’s needed, and to recycle where possible.