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Should you renovate or relocate?
How to decide what’s next for your home
Last updated: 21 July 2025
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Deciding whether to renovate or relocate? As seen on Love It or List It NZ, your home equity is the key to your next move. Calculate your usable equity using Trade Me's HomesEstimate to see if you can fund a renovation or afford a deposit on a new home.
Renovating lets you stay in a location you love, but can be costly. Relocating offers a fresh start and a home that fits your current lifestyle without the stress of construction.
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