AT THE WINTER SHOW

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 107, 27 July 1927, Page 10

AT THE WINTER SHOW

MR. DEANE’S EXHIBIT OF HOMES Home-builders will find much to interest them at the Winter Show this week. Of particular interest is the display of electrical appliances for domestic use, including: such articles as electric kettles, grills, irons, toasters, radiators, ranges, bed-warmers, washing machines, ironing machines, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners. MODEL HOMES An exhibit that will attract the eye of everyone, however, is the display of model homes, each about three feet square, and true models in ail outside appearances, even to the colour. These have been arranged by a young Auckland builder, Mr. T. Deane, who, in conversation with THE .SUN, explained the principle on which he was working. Mr. Deane lias organised a sound and comprehensive scheme under which a section is purchased and a small bungalow is erected, to one’s individual requirements, at an initial cost of £lO deposit. The average type of bungalow costs round about £750, and with, say, £3OO for the section, easy terms are arranged for the payment of from 2os a week for principal and interest. Interest works out at under 6 per cent., and legal charges are reduced to a minimum. Thus by small weekly instalments over a period of years one can conveniently purchase a home. Mr. Deane states that he has built over 50 houses on this scheme this year alone, 75 per cent, of them being under the supervision of architects. This lias often meant the employment of 66 men, at a weekly wage bill of £3OO. ANY SUBURB Mr Deane has a large number of sections to choose from, situated in practically all the suburbs round Auckland. He maintains liis own staff of salesmen, who are available to show prospective clients sections in whichever suburb they choose. SEE THE MODEL FIRST An interesting and valuable part of the scheme is that models can be inspected before deciding on the type of house. A mode] is kept of every house built (or new plans are drawn up if one desires something different). Various sizes from three rooms upwards are available; every room is well planned to the best advantage, and the latest modern conveniences and labour-saving devices are fitted. New homes can be built on the same lines as any of the models, or various features of each can be incorporated in a new design. VISIT THE SHOWROOM Owing to increasing business, Mr. Deane has found it necessary to take new offices and showrooms, and will be on the fourth floor of the Diiworth Building from next month. It is his intention to have on display in the showroom models of the houses, and it will then be a case of visiting the showroom, instead of the architects. To people who have difficulty in reading architects’ plans the models are a god-send. It is worthy of mention that Mr. Deane uses New Zealand timber for construction wherever possible. All who are thinking of building their own houses, or who may make a home at some future time, should make a point of seeing Mr. Deane and his models, and finding out for themselves more of his scheme. The lectures at the Y.M.C.A. on making a home were begun last Wednesday, when Mr. W. D. M. Glaister spoke on the financial aspects. He dealt with building societies, homebuilding associations, and leasehold and freehold, and covered the financial difficulties to be met with. He particularly urged young people to consider the cost of rates and repairs. The series of lectures are being continued in the near future, and all interested are invited to attend. "When a town has fairly started to grow, it seems to continue to grow almost in spite of itself,” said Dr. E P. Neale at a lecture in Auckland recently. “A port city in particular, when a certain size is reached, attracts more population because the manufacturer can obtain his raw materials and ship his finished goods there most cheaply and the merchant there is better situated to keep in touch with foreign business houses and their representatives."