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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As Marketing Manager I find it quite important to get a good understanding of what is going on in each part of the business. This morning I experience what our Operations Manager, Justin, does. An on-site shift in which Justin takes care of the Project Management. The main job for the project manager is done […]
