FAQs

About the development

  • Talima Estate, known as “Lot 3” under the original Silverwood 6 Lot Subdivision, is a more or less triangular shaped block bounded to the north by the sections which are situated to the south of Pacific View, to the east by the Transmission Gully Motorway (TGM) and to the south and west by Te Ara Kāpehu, the new Link Road from James Cook Drive through to the TGM interchange.

    In this position, the site forms part of the new eastern portion of Whitby, land which rises to ridgelines that were formerly part of the Silverwood Forest. This former forestry land is more strongly contoured than most of Whitby and the relative elevation provides for extensive outlooks.

    Talima Estate is only a 2 minute drive from the Whitby shops, 10 minutes to Porirua City and a 15-20 minute drive to central Wellington except during the hours of peak traffic flow.

  • Talima Estate is proudly brought to you by the Fiso Group, founded by John Fiso ONZM, with diverse interests commercial and residential property, health and wellness, education, and hospitality.

  • 84 freehold lots are available in Talima Estate.

  • You are purchasing an Individual Fee Simple Freehold section in Talima Estate.

  • Lot sizes vary generally between 400 m2 and 900 m2 for standard lots but there are several larger lots which either back onto steeper areas or provide a transition between standard residential lots and the larger lots of Pacific View where the Whitby Landscape Protection Area Overlay exists. While the larger lots have a site coverage of only 15%, the majority of standard size lots have a proposed site coverage of between 35% and 37.5%. Refer to the Talima Estate Development Plan.

  • Titles have not been issued at the time of releasing the sections for sale. Once Titles are released you will be able to settle on the land. You can however commence your design process at any stage.

  • The lower slopes will look out onto a reserve alongside Te Ara Kāpehu with the Navigation Heights housing beyond, while from the higher elevations, views will extend further to the south, west and east with some having a glimpse of the Transmission Gully Motorway.

  • No, there are only sections available. We recommend these local architects, builders and landscapers for your build here.

  • Talima Estate is designed around a single access from Te Ara Kāpehu, with a central internal road and a series of small cul-de-sacs that follow the natural valley contours and limit through-traffic. All core infrastructure, including water, wastewater, stormwater, electricity, and telecommunications, is being installed to modern standards.

    Shared amenities are integrated throughout the estate and include:

    • a central lawn play space for informal recreation

    • an adventure / nature play area with timber and natural play elements

    • a sheltered gathering area with picnic seating and outlook

    • pedestrian walkways linking open spaces back to the main entrance

    These spaces are supported by seating, fencing, and landscaped planting to create a connected, family-friendly environment.

  • Potable water, power, sewer, stormwater and fibre.

The neighbourhood

  • No, but there will be a Residents Association (RA). All owners will automatically be a member of the RA.

  • The Talima Estate Residents Association (RA) is responsible solely for the ownership, maintenance, and renewal of the estate’s entrance features — including entry signage, associated landscaping, planting, lighting, and minor amenity elements that form part of the estate’s arrival experience.

    The RA provides a simple and transparent structure for managing and funding these entrance assets once they are handed over by the Developer.

    Importantly, the RA does not manage roads, footpaths, stormwater infrastructure, underground services, or public reserves. These assets vest in and are maintained by Porirua City Council.

    The RA is intentionally limited in scope and does not operate as a body corporate or public infrastructure authority.

  • Residents will collectively decide if a levy is required, the frequency and amount, if any.

  • Ongoing construction will necessitate the presence of tradespeople and potentially restricted access to certain areas, from time to time. It is inevitable that some disruption will occur during the course of completing the development.

  • Whitby offers a relaxing secluded environment with quality walking and biking tracks, village shops (New World Whitby, pharmacy, cafes & restaurants, health and lifestyle) and recreational amenities (Light House Cinema) along with Pāuatahanui inlet's safe waters for boating, sheltered anchorage and marina. Swimming and surfing beaches are only a short drive to the Kāpiti Coast.

  • There is a full range of childcare and co-educational school facilities close by including;

    • Whitby Collegiate (Years 7-13)

    • Discovery School (Years 1-8)

    • Adventure School (Years 1-8)

    • Discovery Kindergarten

Your Build

  • Yes, you will need to plant your section in accordance with the species, sizes, and density noted in the Landscape section of the Talima Estate Design Guide, and Covenants. The developer will landscape and plant the common areas, including the site entrance and natural play areas.

  • Yes. You must follow the Talima Estate design guidelines and process.

  • The build cost is typically based on the complexity, quality, and size of your house and your architect, architectural designer, or builder will be able to advise you. A reasonable estimate would be $3000 - $5000 per m2 (gross, covering materials and builder/tradespeople), plus additional costs for retaining/earthworks, car pad/garage, professional consultant fees (architect/architectural designer, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer), Porirua City Council fees (resource consent, building consent), landscaping, etc.

  • Finalising plans and completing the build process can vary from build to build. The process can take between 9 - 18 months. Your architect / architectural designer and builder will be able to discuss this with you.

Sales, Legal and Finance

  • You purchase the section, then engage an architect or architectural designer who will design your house. They will apply for resource consent (if required), and building consent through the Porirua City Council. You can then engage a builder to quote the job and complete the build.

    All designs must adhere to the Talima Estate Design Guide. This is intended to establish predictability, consistency and control over the form and quality of the design outcomes. It should be read in conjunction with, the provisions of the Porirua City Council District Plan. Each house and associated landscape design is to undergo a two-stage design review process. 

    • Stage 1 - Concept Design Review 

    • Stage 2 - Developed Design Review

    At each stage, the proposed design must obtain approval prior to progressing the project forward. The review will be undertaken by the Design Review Panel (DRP) appointed by Talima Estate, who will provide written feedback identifying any fundamental issues, significant issues and other issues. The DRP can approve anything at their discretion and will undertake the design review process in relation to the design intent outlined in the Talima Estate Design Guide.  

    The design review process is included as part of the purchase of land at Talima Estate, and no separate fee applies. 

  • For personalised assistance, you can reach out to our sales team at info@talimaestate.co.nz. We also have partnerships with several financial institutions to provide financing options for your purchase. Our team will be happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

  • Talima Estate complies with all local laws and regulations and has obtained the necessary permits for development and construction, ensuring that all legal requirements are met with Porirua City Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council. This guarantees a secure investment and a well-regulated community environment.

  • Yes. The convenants are intended to ensure high-quality design throughout Talima Estate to protect and enhance your investment, and the environment.

  • Purchasers will be required to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price of the section (unless otherwise specified in the agreement) and the Developer’s Lawyer will hold the deposit in their trust account until the settlement date. Any interest on the deposit will accrue for the benefit of the party that ultimately is entitled to receive the deposit.

    An alternative to a cash deposit is a deposit bond which can be provided by a purchaser’s bank in a form acceptable to the developer and is relatively easy to arrange. The amount of the deposit bond must be 10% and you should talk to your bank or mortgage broker about how these are arranged. We suggest that you obtain independent advice in this regard.

  • We offer competitive pricing for lots within the estate. Our payment plans are flexible, allowing for installment options to suit various financial situations. You can obtain a traditional mortgage for the purchase of a section. Then when you are ready to build you can also obtain a Construction Loan. A construction loan lets you ‘draw down’ an agreed amount of money at each stage of the construction process. This allows you to pay your builder and also ensures that you only pay interest on the money you use at each stage of the process. For further information and any questions please contact a Mortgage Broker. They can talk you through the process and what you need to know to get started.