Our Developments
We saw a gap in the Hamilton rental market, and took the opportunity to fill it, while also challenging the conventional renting mindset.
Glasshouse Residences is the city’s first dedicated Build-To-Rent operator, prioritising the development of purpose-built one and two bedroom rental properties in Hamilton. Explore our current developments below.
Fairfield
84 Units
COMING SOON - River Road & Cussen Street
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Our flagship build-to-rent development at River Road and Cussen Street is the first of its kind in Hamilton. 84 purpose-built homes, mostly one and two-bedrooms, sitting close to the Waikato River, the CBD, and all the walkable amenities that make city living worth it. Some units have river views, and the building includes a shared tenant lounge designed to make the place feel like more than just somewhere to sleep. We designed it around the kind of demand Hamilton hasn't had a good answer for yet: smaller footprint, community minded units for people who want a new kind of long-term rental. We were pleased to have resource consent granted earlier in 2026, and are excited to build and operate these for the long term.
Resource Consented in early 2026
Hamilton East
21 Units
Wellington Street
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In October of 2024 we purchased 21 completed units at 48 Wellington Street, with a mix of 2 and 3 Bedroom typologies in this sought-after central location. This development has been an excellent addition to our portfolio of modern, purpose-built homes, filling the increasing demand for smaller footprint homes in Hamilton.
Completed in October 2024
Hamilton East
7 Townhouses
Albert Street
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Located in this sought-after part of Hamilton East, the Albert St project saw an original 1900’s villa rehomed so it can continue to provide housing elsewhere in NZ for another 100+ years, with the 3 x concrete block 1980’s flats that were no longer fit for purpose demolished.In their place, we've built 7 x modern two-story townhouses, with a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom typologies. With a mix of 4 different premium exterior cladding options, these are an example of strong contemporary design that achieves density in this desirable city fringe location. Solar panels are fitted to all units.
Completed in October 2024
Melville
10 Units
Mahoe Street
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Completed in December 2023, the Mahoe St project provides ten x 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes, replacing the four homes originally on the site.
Completed in December 2023
Fairview Downs
6 Rental Homes
Betley Crescent
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This project was completed in October 2022. This project saw 2 brick units removed, along with a 1940’s weatherboard house. We were proud to replace these with 2 x 3 bedroom home, and 4 x 2 bedroom homes.This is an excellent location close to motorway links, the new inland port, and Chedworth Park has become very sought after for family rentals.The slightly larger site here allowed us to provide larger building layouts and outdoor space, so these homes will be rather unique in the build-to-rent market, tailored to the needs of young families seeking a long term home in a great community.
Completed in October 2022
St. Andrews
6 Rental Homes
Cotton Street
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This project is another site with 3 x classic 1940s homes on it that have been removed to make space for a further 6 purpose-built rental homes.Here we have 4 x 2 bedrooms, and 2 x 3 bedrooms.Much sought after in this central area handy to town, The Base, and quality schooling.
Completed in July 2022
Hillcrest
8 Rental Homes
Fenwick Crescent
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Fenwick Crescent was our second project. Here, there were four homes, two brick 1950’s dwellings and two weatherboard 1920’s homes that were moved onto the site at some stage.We replaced these with eight purpose built, modern 2-bedroom homes, ideal for renting. This location provides excellent access to schooling at all levels and the University of Waikato.
Completed in May 2022
Fairfield
6 Rental Homes
Claude Street
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It’s fitting that our first project involved the redevelopment of 1940’s state homes.Having been revolutionary when built, they now represent the changing needs of tenants, who seek modern warm and dry homes, living and dining areas that are well connected, and low maintenance grounds.The original two homes were replaced with 6 x 2 bedroom dwellings built to meet the high demand for two-bedroom homes in this sought-after area that offers local shops, and proximity to the city, Claudelands and Chartwell.Improved land utilisation on projects like this help us provide housing for the high demand in Hamilton.
Completed in October 2021