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Buying and relocating a house involves many moving parts, so we’ve simplified the process. On select properties (look for ‘House + Shift’ in the listing), The Relocatable Home Co. includes Full Relocation as part of the package. This means the key stages of getting the house from its current site to your land are managed […]
Thinking about relocating a Villa? Here’s what you need to know At The Relocatable Home Co., we receive a lot of enquiries from people interested in relocating classic Villas onto their sections. And it’s easy to see why – these character-filled homes offer timeless style and charm that’s hard to replicate with new builds. Relocating […]
When your home no longer fits your lifestyle, the typical next steps are clear: renovate or sell and move. But what if there was another option – one that combines the best of both worlds? Enter Relocate and Renovate, or as we like to call it, R’n’R. This approach involves relocating a house (either your […]
Planning a relocatable home project involves more than just choosing the right house. To ensure the process runs smoothly, it’s essential to assess whether your property is suitable for relocation and understand local council regulations. This is where a Site Audit Report becomes invaluable. A Site Audit Report provides a comprehensive evaluation of your land, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have the following you do NOT need a Site Audit Report and there is no need to continue reading: $100,000 to waste? Too much time on your hands? Love waiting in phone cues and dealing with the council? Most of us don’t want any of that, we have put our heads together and […]
As the leading provider of professional services to the relocation industry, The Relocatable House Co is now offering houses as a Full Relocation Package! The package includes everything you require from a professional relocation specialist to get your house from A to B. We are excited about this as we are making it even easier […]
At The Relocatable House Co. we sometimes hear from people that they are cautious about shifting Stucco houses because there is a perception that, due to the fact that Stucco cladding has little elasticity, the houses are difficult to move. In our experience Stucco houses usually shift quite well – there is of […]
