Under the guidance of experienced tutors, carpentry and plumbing and gasfitting students work together building relocatable houses on the Unitec campus. Work is carried out to a very high standard and once completed, these houses are available for sale to the general public.

 

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Work completed on site includes:

• All carpentry work - kitchen cupboards, bench tops, sink insert, under the bench oven, cook-top, waste disposal unit supplied and installed
• All plumbing pipe work is installed and tested and waste-pipes are taken through the floor for connection after relocation
• Installation of HW cylinder and laundry super tub
• All tapware is supplied and installed
• All wiring is completed and tested and all flush plates, switches, lighting, ducted heat/light fans and external lights are installed
• Bath, 2 x vanities, 2 x showers and 2 x WCs are installed

However the following work needs to be completed by the buyer:

• Floor sanding or floor coverings 
• Stopping to wall and ceiling linings
• Tiling in bathrooms and kitchen; Interior painting and decorating
• Decks / foundation work
• Relocation costs

How much does a relocatable house cost?

The finished cost for each relocatable house is $110,000.00 (including GST).
 
Each house has a floor area of 114 sq metres and comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one an ensuite) and a lounge/kitchen/dining area.  You also have the option of selecting from two individual floor plans (view floor plan A, view floor plan B).
 
The price does not include decks, stairs or relocation costs to your own site.

How much does it cost to relocate a house?

An approximate cost to relocate a house on to a flat site is:

Greater Auckland: $9,000 - $12,000
Coromandel region: $12,000 - $15,000
Whangarei region: $13,000 - $16,000
Waiheke Island: $12,000 - $14,000 (+ $8000.00 additional cost for barge/ferry)

(This figure includes pole foundations and insurance)

What do I do if I want to buy a house?

Check with a house mover that the relocation of the house is feasible in terms of cost and accessibility to your site. You should also check any council and sub-division regulations or covenants that may specify the type, size and quality of building permitted on the site. It is advisable to discuss your options with your lending facility in regard to relocatable houses.

A 10% deposit is required when you sign the sale and purchase agreement. 50% of the remaining balance is required when the house is able to be locked up (usually halfway through the building process). The full balance is payable upon completion.

The houses meet relevant building codes and local authority requirements and students are under constant supervision while working on the houses. We endeavour to maintain the highest standard of workmanship possible.

For further information contact:

Ernest Prakash phone +64 9 815 4321 ext. 7006, mobile 021 935 704 or email eprakash@unitec.ac.nz.

Last edited: 11 June 2012