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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What do I need to know about asbestos? Here at The Relocatable House Company, we have found that when you are planning to relocate or demolish a building, one essential is to make allowances for the discovery of asbestos. Asbestos has been given a bad rap, which means people can be put off if […]
