We request a 2.5% holding deposit on the listed price. This secures your project and funds the full approvals process (including all engineering and external consultants).

Once approvals are complete, we arrange the paperwork for you to enter into a fixed-price building contract with our selected builder.

From there, 9th Yard provides full construction administration support until you receive the keys to your new home.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

We are an architect-led company, not a volume builder.

Every 9th Yard home is designed with fully integrated architecture and landscape architecture from the very beginning — creating seamless indoor-outdoor living that feels natural and considered.

We offer one fixed price with complete transparency — no hidden costs, no negotiations, and no surprises. Our designs are thoroughly documented, pre-approved where possible, and supported by full contract administration throughout construction.

We focus on doing fewer projects exceptionally well, working with the best local builders and land partners. Our goal is simple: deliver high-quality homes that genuinely enrich the land and the lives of the people who live in them.

No games. No stress. Just better homes, built honestly.

Yes.

Customisation begins once you pay your 2.5% holding deposit.

For each design we offer four standard material schemes — Light, Medium, Dark, and Edgy. You can choose any of these at no extra cost, as long as you select equivalent finishes from our templated options.

Further customisation beyond these schemes is also available. We will clearly advise any resulting price adjustments (up or down) before proceeding, so you always know exactly where you stand.

Our aim is to give you a home that feels personal, while protecting design integrity and price certainty.

We are very selective with our partners because quality and reliability are at the core of what we do.

For builders, we only work with established, high-quality local builders who have a proven track record of delivering excellent homes on time and within budget. We go through a thorough vetting process, including reviewing past projects, speaking with previous clients, and assessing their workmanship, communication, and commitment to quality.

For design partners (landscape architects, structural engineers, lighting designers, etc.), we collaborate with experienced professionals who share our philosophy of thoughtful, integrated design and attention to detail.

Our goal is to work with a small number of exceptional partners in each region rather than many average ones. This allows us to maintain the high standards our clients expect.

Yes, absolutely.

If you already own a suitable block of land, you can still purchase a 9th Yard design.

We offer a design licence + consulting and approvals package tailored for clients with existing land. This includes:

• Full architectural and landscape architecture documentation

• All necessary approvals coordination

• Optional construction administration support

You can then engage your preferred builder (or one of our trusted partners) to build the home.

This gives you the benefit of our high-quality, thoroughly documented designs without needing to buy one of our house and land packages.

Please contact us to discuss your site and we can provide a tailored quote for the design licence and support package.