An Auckland couple whose nine-year-old boy has a rare genetic condition that claimed the life of his brother are auctioning a luxury house on Friday to raise money for sick kids like him.

Corin Copeland is one of only 40 people in the world who lacks elastic in the arteries and veins, which causes them to close. He had his first open heart surgery at three weeks old and has since had countless operations to alleviate the symptoms.

His brother Tyler died 12 years ago from the same condition at the age of three months.

Corin and his parents, Jon and Myka, have been busy this year building a house in Hobsonville Point, for which the proceeds of the sale will go to Cure Kids. Jon is a project manager for Landmark Homes North Shore & Rodney and has rallied its suppliers and donors to build the home.

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“I think it’s cool that the house has been built and I like the black and grey colours on the outside,” Corin says.

“I’m really happy that people support Cure Kids because there are people that need help.”

Jon says it’s been a “crazy ride” dealing with Corin’s treatment. They were overwhelmed with the support for the building project.

"This project isn’t just aimed to get results for Corin but for Cure Kids and kids like him,” he says.

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“What we’ve been through as a family and seeing what goes on in hospitals day-to-day - we don’t want that kind of thing happening to others.”

Harcourts agents Brooke Barrass and Jordan Selwyn have donated marketing for the house, which will be auctioned on Friday, Red Nose Day, on at 6pm.

The 272 sq m home on 610 sq m of land on Kano Way in Scott Point has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two-car garage, and a media room.

Jon feels grateful for Landmark Homes and its suppliers who jumped on board to help. He says over 50 businesses supplied plumbing, insulation, electricity, scaffolding, and more for construction which started over six months ago.

“We had one-man-bands involved, guys who helped us with waterproofing the deck or roofing. It really comes out of their pockets and it’s so awesome.”

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“All the fixtures inside are top end,” he says.

Cure Kids business partner Billy Wickenden says he is excited about the finished product and it couldn't be done without help building companies have provided.

“When I first came on board, I thought first the biggest challenge was bringing subbies to support,” he says. “But the community of support has been mind-blowing and we are so humbled.”

Seeing all plans come to life and seeing the finished four-bedroom house looks surreal, Wickenden says.

“You have these dreams and aspirations to what the house build would be. To stand in it and to see the craftsmanship and the quality of the complete package is unreal. Being a part of the project and seeing the milestones has been incredible.”