Feature article
Should you renovate or relocate?
How to decide what’s next for your home
Last updated: 21 July 2025
AI summary
Deciding whether to renovate or relocate? Your home equity is a key asset that can fund either option. You can use it for a renovation or as a deposit on a new property.
Consider the costs: a mid-range kitchen renovation is estimated at $25k-$45k, while a bathroom may cost $20k-$35k. Alternatively, relocating offers a "clean slate" to find a home that perfectly suits your current needs without the stress of construction. Weigh your options and consult professionals to decide.
Tapping into your equity
What do renovations cost in 2025?
The upside of starting fresh
What works for you and what doesn’t?
If the perfect home pops up, don’t hesitate
Discover More
Townhouses deserve a better press. Here's the evidence.
Seven townhouses for sale on Trade Me Property show there's more to the category than you expect.
‘We wanted to show off’: He built his own Lockwood home to prove what it could do
Former Lockwood boss Joe La Grouw’s 648sqm Rotorua home, built to showcase the company’s designs, is now on the market.
Search
Other articles you might like
