Laing Properties is proud to announce the acquisition of the South Peak Homes brand. Laing Properties has been a recognised and trusted name in the housing industry for over 40 years, with over 8000 building relocations completed and 600+ new homes built. South Peak Homes will join Laing Properties (and previously acquired brand Genius Homes) in Canterbury, based out of the South Island’s largest purpose-built facility for the construction of prefabricated buildings and homes.
In recent years, New Zealand’s construction industry has faced significant challenges, including rising costs and market uncertainty. Through this period, both companies demonstrated resilience through sustainable business practices, consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes for their clients. Now, with positive signs of recovery on the horizon — supported by recent reductions in the Official Cash Rate and new government initiatives aimed at boosting housing supply — the timing is ideal for this exciting combination.
Bringing together South Peak Homes’ innovative designs and deep local West Coast expertise with Laing Properties’ extensive resources will ensure they are positioned to offer greater value, long-term stability, and wider choice to customers right across the South Island.
The South Peak Homes brand will continue to thrive, focusing on delivering innovative, warm, dry, and affordable prefabricated homes well into the future. We look forward to building on this new chapter together.
“Bringing South Peak Homes into the Laing Properties Family is an important step in continuing our long-term commitment to quality prefabricated building across the South Island.
South Peak Homes has established a strong identity, particularly on the West Coast, through a focus on practical design, solid workmanship, and homes that perform in real New Zealand conditions. We have a great deal of respect for what the team has built over time, and our focus now is on supporting the brand to grow with confidence and stability.
By combining capabilities, experience, and scale, we see an opportunity to strengthen delivery, broaden housing options, and ensure South Peak Homes remains a trusted choice for Kiwi homeowners and commercial clients well into the future.”
Myles Laing Managing Director and Owner, Laing Properties Ltd
“We’re incredibly proud of what South Peak Homes has achieved since founding the business in 2019. What started as a small family operation in Westport has grown into a respected South Island brand, delivering over 120 quality prefabricated homes and earning a strong reputation for well-designed, warm, durable, and affordable buildings, along with reliable full project management for both residential and commercial clients.
We are pleased to announce that the Laing family and Laing Properties Ltd will now take ownership of the South Peak Homes brand. With their extensive experience, significant resources, and long-standing commitment to quality prefabricated housing, we are confident that our high standards and innovative designs will continue to develop and thrive under their stewardship.
After careful consideration, we have decided this is the right time for us to pursue other business opportunities. We will work closely with the Laing team and all our clients throughout the transition to ensure everything is handled smoothly and professionally.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, suppliers, contractors, and team members for your incredible support over the past five years. It has been a privilege to build alongside you. We are excited to see the South Peak Homes brand go from strength to strength under its new owners.”
Warren French, Rick Hayman & Brad French Founders, South Peak Homes
If your house is currently under construction, it will be completed at the Westport factory. Any houses yet to being construction will now be built at Laing Properties’ facilities in Rolleston, Canterbury.
For clients whose homes were originally intended for coastal construction and are now being built in Rolleston, Laing Properties will complete regular video walkthroughs during construction and upload ongoing progress photos to the client portal to ensure clients remain connected throughout the build.
Clients who have signed an agreement, paid a Home Start Agreement or been presented with a contract offer will be invited to Laing Properties’ Head Office to meet Managing Director Myles Laing, the wider team, and to view the Rolleston facility.
Upon signing an arrangement or novating a contract, Laing Properties will compensate clients to assist with expenses incurred for their first visit to Laing Properties offices.
No. All construction and delivery costs remain unchanged, providing certainty and assurance to clients.
Should you choose to, your contract will be novated to Laing Properties Limited. Your agreed price, design, specifications, and scope will remain unchanged.
Homes under construction will be delivered per the agreed schedule. However, if you choose to have your contract novated to Laing Properties Limited, the timeframe may change.
You will sign a version of the same contract you have already been presented with, but with the contracting party now being Laing Properties. Alternatively you can opt to sign a Registered Master Builders contract with similar terms.
Yes. You will have the option to include a Master Builders Guarantee for additional peace of mind should you opt for the Master Builders contract.
Paul Hayman paul.h@southpeakhomes.co.nz 027 220 8437
Claire Malaquin accounts@southpeakhomes.co.nz 0272 148 581
New Zealand’s construction industry has faced significant challenges, including rising costs and market uncertainty. Through this period, both companies demonstrated resilience by optimising operations, streamlining processes, and consistently delivering high-quality, reliable outcomes for their clients. Now, with positive signs of recovery on the horizon — supported by recent reductions in the Official Cash Rate and new government initiatives aimed at boosting housing supply — the timing is ideal for this exciting combination.
By bringing together South Peak Homes’ innovative designs and deep local West Coast expertise with Laing Properties’ extensive resources, more than 40 years of experience, and proven track record of delivering over 500 prefabricated homes, the combined business is even better positioned to offer greater value, long-term stability, and wider choice to customers right across the South Island. Existing South Peak Homes clients can rest assured that they will continue to receive the same high standards of quality and service, now backed by enhanced manufacturing capacity and broader expertise.
Yes. Laing Properties is happy to provide a letter of solvency from its accountant confirming that the company is not trading insolvently.
For any clients who have a house in production, or their house was completed within the previous 12 months, the South Peak Homes defect-free guarantee and 10-year structural guarantee will continue, per the details in the contract agreement.
For new clients, this guarantee will be replaced by the Laing 1-Year Maintenance Guarantee, with an optional 10-Year Master Build Guarantee
