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In today’s housing market, relocating an existing home is becoming an increasingly popular and smart choice for many homeowners. This option offers several advantages over building a new house from scratch. If you’re considering your next home project this summer, here are some key reasons why relocating a house might be the perfect solution for […]

Considering purchasing land for relocating a house? Ordering a Site Audit Report from The Relocatable Home Co. is highly recommended for a successful project. Conducted by our experienced Licensed Building Practitioner Qualified Designers, it ensures your project begins on a solid foundation, and helps prevent situations where you invest in land only to find it […]

If you’re planning to sell your house for removal or relocation, we’re here to help. We’ll take your old home off your hands, and arrange removal to give other families a chance at a new home. Our Free Appraisal service includes visiting your home and providing a valuation for what we can offer. Preparing for […]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to selling your home for relocation, the quality of the listing’s photos could be the difference between a quick sale and a lengthy listing. To ensure your house captures the hearts of potential buyers at first sight, here are 10 simple photo […]

Minor dwellings are becoming more popular with New Zealanders, appealing to homeowners for their compact design and earning potential. Ranging from 30 to 70 sqm, these small homes can be added to your section as a secondary dwelling, to maximise functionality of your land. This blog explores the sizes of minor dwellings, their various uses […]

Like any industry, the world of relocatable homes has its unique vocabulary, which can sometimes leave even the savviest of individuals scratching their heads. Fear not, as we provide you with a glossary that sheds light on some key terms below. Whether you’re considering purchasing a relocatable home or you’re a seller aiming to sell […]

The team you assemble to support your relocatable housing project plays an important role in determining its success. In this blog post we delve into the key people you should seek assistance from at various stages of the process. Step One: Pre-House Purchase Before you begin your search for a relocatable house, it’s crucial to […]

Relocating a house is an exciting endeavour, whether it’s to become your own home or generate additional rental income. However, understanding insurance coverage during the moving process can be complex. At The Relocatable Home Co., we believe in providing clear and concise information to make the process straightforward for you. In this article, we outline […]

As part of the Building Consent process when relocating a home, local councils often require a Geotechnical Report for building developments. It provides valuable information about the geological and soil conditions at the site, which is used to design safe and effective foundations. A well-prepared Geotechnical Report can save time and money by identifying potential […]

The Relocatable Home Co. team is excited to share a success story featuring Sam and Nathan, who were in search of a cost-effective housing solution for their land in the Bay of Plenty. They wanted a modern and livable house that they could renovate both inside and outside at their own pace, turning it into […]

Are you looking for a new studio unit that offers both convenience and affordability? Have you considered purchasing a brand new 30m2 studio unit and relocating it to your desired section? This studio could give you instant rental income or give you that extra space you have been seeking or maybe the perfect work from […]

When undertaking a housing project, whether it be a Relocation, New Build or Renovation, it’s likely you will need a consent somewhere along the way. These consents are used to monitor and approve any work that falls under the Building Code or the Resource Management Act. However, the submission, review, and approval processes for these […]

Are you a property investor? Did you know that a relocatable house is classed as a new build? New build houses are now exempt from interest limitation rules for tax purposes. If you’re thinking about relocating a property onto your land or moving a property within your existing section, there may be tax advantages available […]

‘It’s been delayed’. This phrase seems as common across the building industry as ‘Covid’ & ‘Isolation’ have become in recent years. Whilst out of our (or your) control – these delays have become just another ball that build clients are needing to juggle. Over recent months, we have worked with a number of vendors who […]

The Relocatable House Co. has been in business for over 10 years, buying and selling houses for relocation, and providing the guidance and support needed to bring our clients projects to life. 10 years is quite the milestone and we felt it was a good opportunity to truly understand what our business stands for and […]

The cost of building a new home is increasing. And everyone seems to know what’s causing it.  Limited supply of labour and materials.  Some of this is caused by the pandemic and the impact this has had on global supply of materials. And some, particularly labour, can be linked to an already stretched workforce of […]

Are you considering knocking down your existing home to make way for your next project? Does demolition seem like the only alternative? How would you feel if you could be part of a solution where you can save unnecessary waste from going to landfill, and provide a house that can become a home for another […]

To tie down, or not to tie down… that is the question! One of the commonly asked questions when relocating a home from one site to another is ‘will my house shift when its moved’ or ‘will the wind move my house around’ once placed in its new location. This is where the process of […]

A property owner may subdivide and look to build as a way to grow personal wealth. This includes building on-site or purchasing a prefabricated option, both owners and investors during periods of high demand experience higher build prices or delays and may not get the character home they may be looking for. This is where […]

Many of our clients seek help from us in understanding what their inspirations and projects are likely to require in the form of a suitable budget. Given this is a common request, we have prepared this overview of Frank and Sarah’s experience in using on-site shift services to understand how to maximise the value potential […]

Newly-retired couple, Doug & Sue, are experienced savvy property investors who saw an opportunity to source a quality relocatable family home for the back section. They own a 607m2 sized property, which had a house located at the front. Their objective was to increase their equity in a cost-effective way and receive a cashflow positive […]

At the Relocatable House Co., we cater for requirements of an extensive database of buyers; including first-home buyers, owner-occupiers with spare land, renovators and investors. Amongst our interested buyers and customers, different levels of knowledge and experience exists relating to the process of relocating a house.  Some people reach out to us to get the […]

When helping plan for house relocations with our clients, it’s not uncommon to receive queries or concerns about the perceived inability of accessing a section of land… “the section is behind another house, will access even be possible?” “we have a narrow driveway… surely, there is no way of getting a house down here!” The […]

Before we even come out to your house evaluation you can do a few simple things to make your life and our job much faster and easier. Asbestos Testing We know Asbestos is a big scary word. It needs to be talked about when it comes to house removal. It is best if you already […]