Renovate Or Relocate: When To Invest In Renovations & When To Move

As your family grows, your lifestyle changes and your home ages, you may find that your house does not meet your needs as it once did. It could feel too small, too outdated, or simply no longer practical. When this happens, you come to a crossroads, and the choices you’re faced with are usually renovating your home to fit your needs or selling it and buying a new home. It is definitely not an easy decision to make and there are a lot of factors to take into consideration.

As professional builders in the Bay of Islands, we have had many clients that have been in this challenging situation, and we always do our best to offer helpful advice that comes from a place of experience.

When Renovation Is Best

In most cases, renovation is usually the more affordable and more convenient option, but that also depends on your home’s renovation needs. Instances in which renovation may be the best option include:

  • In general, you still love your home and like the neighbourhood you are situated in.
  • The cost of renovations will be worth it.
  • You are prepared to have builders in your home for a while as they carry out the renovations.
  • You plan to use builders that are highly experienced with complex renovations and can offer great advice.

When Moving May Be Best

Moving can often be a lot more disruptive than renovations, but can be the better option in the following scenarios:

  • You feel your family has completely outgrown your home, and even renovations would not be able to make your home function in the way you need it to.
  • You are happy to move to a new neighbourhood if need be.
  • You are prepared for all the costs and logistics involved in moving.
  • You want an entirely new home in terms of style, size and location

At the end of the day, there is no right or wrong decision. Do your research, discuss with your family, think over your options and follow your instinct!

Are you struggling to decide whether it is best to renovate or move? Get in touch with our builders in the Bay of Islands today to discuss the issues you are currently facing with your home and whether it would be worth renovating.

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Testimonials

We were very fortunate to have Joe Muller build our home for us. Joe made the whole building process stressless. He was an effective communicator who was willing to work with us, listening to our needs and implementing them. He led a small team of builders and we were impressed with his leadership and mentoring skills. He had to travel a considerable distance to our property and was always on time and at the end of each day we were excited to view the next stage of the build. His workmanship is of excellent quality and we are now enjoying our beautiful home in our piece of paradise.
We have no hesitation in recommending Joe as a builder to anyone building their home. When we build again, we will certainly be asking Joe to build for us.

Jane Bayliss and Craig Miller 100 Motukaraka Point Road, Kohukohu

Joe came across as a real friendly and positive character, he is a excellent builder and a real positive leader to his team. We found him real easy to deal with and got along with him very well.

Kaile GJ Gardener Far North Franchise Owner

Mullers Construction!! What a great Guy Joe is to work with, attention to detail, and prompt responses on every request. It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and driven builder while helping with some project financing. I can with confidence recommend your services to any prospective clients!

Pieter Dreyer Adviser/Franchise Owner

We had a fantastic experience working with Joe from Kerikeri Builders. The crew was polite, professional, and respectful throughout the project. Communication was excellent; we were always kept informed about progress and any updates, which made the entire process stress-free. The team was punctual and completed the work on time without compromising on quality. Highly recommend Kerikeri Builders for anyone seeking reliable and efficient service!

Heather & Jason Residential Kerikeri