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 own or one you purchase) to your section and renovating it to suit your needs. It’s a smart, sustainable and often more affordable solution to modern housing challenges.
Here are five reasons why more Kiwi families are choosing to relocate and renovate:
1. Unlock the true value of your land
Over time, it’s often the land – not the house – that gains the most value. If your current home no longer meets your needs, but the land beneath it has appreciated significantly, you’re sitting on a golden opportunity. Relocating your existing house (or selling it for relocation) can free up space for a new build – or even multiple dwellings – maximising the return on your land investment.
2. Make better use of your space
Do you have a large backyard that’s no longer serving much purpose now that the kids are grown and the cricket set’s packed away? That underutilised space could be the perfect site for a relocated house or a second dwelling. It’s a smart way to reshape your section to suit your current lifestyle – and maybe even generate rental income.
3. Put more budget into your dream build
Demolishing an old house isn’t just a hassle – it’s expensive. Between demolition costs and landfill fees, you could be losing tens of thousands of dollars before your new build even begins. But if you sell your existing house for relocation, you could earn money instead – adding valuable dollars back into your build budget. That dream kitchen or spa ensuite? Suddenly more achievable.
4. Stay in the neighbourhood you love
You’ve built a life in your community – friendly neighbours, excellent schools, local parks and maybe even a favourite café or two. Uprooting all of that just to find a home that “fits” can be a big sacrifice. With R’n’R, you don’t have to. You can upgrade your home without saying goodbye to everything (and everyone) you love.
5. Do good for people and the planet
Every time a perfectly good house is demolished, it adds to the mountain of building waste clogging up our landfills. Meanwhile, many New Zealanders are struggling to find affordable housing. At The Relocatable Home Co., we believe in giving houses a second life. When you choose to relocate, you’re not just investing in your future – you’re helping someone else build theirs, while also making a positive environmental impact.
Ready to Explore Your R’n’R Options?
At The Relocatable Home Co., we’ve helped hundreds of families find flexible, affordable housing solutions that make sense for them.
Whether you’re looking to sell your old home for relocation or buy a relocatable house to move onto your land, we can help you manage the entire process – from appraisal to the day the house arrives at its new address.
📋 Fill out our FREE APPRAISAL form to get started with selling your existing house
👉 Check out our current listings: HOUSES FOR SALE if you’re buying a relocatable house
📞 Otherwise, call us today on 0508 4 RELOCATE or fill out our Contact Form!