Move to the regions to get ahead

Franchisees who move to one of CrestClean’s high-demand regions to start their business receive up to $3,500 to help with relocation costs. More than 50 families and couples have already made the leap, relocating to places like Cromwell, Alexandra, Wānaka, Invercargill, Blenheim, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taupō, Whangārei and many more. CrestClean’s relocation programme enabled these franchisees to start and run their businesses while enjoying the lifestyle and affordability that regional living offers.

A full-time commercial cleaning business can be ideal for couples or families wanting to build a business together. With full training and ongoing support from Regional Managers, CrestClean aims to offer franchisees everything they need to succeed in regional towns around the country.

Home ownership in reach

For many, the dream of owning a home feels out of reach in high-cost cities like Auckland or Tauranga. But moving to the regions can change that.
South Canterbury franchisees Sandeep Kumar and Richa Sharma left Auckland in 2017, frustrated by long commutes, expensive rent, and an overheated property market. Sandeep says he often spent more time in traffic than at work, “Sometimes my travel time would be more than my working hours,” he recalls.

Unable to break into Auckland’s million-dollar housing market, Sandeep and Richa took a chance on CrestClean’s Move to the Regions programme and received a relocation grant to move to Methven. After two years of hard work and saving, they bought their first home in Ashburton. Since then, they’ve purchased a second property.

“I can’t imagine things like this being possible in Auckland,” says Sandeep. “Now we live in a brand-new house that’s more than twice the size of what we could have afforded there.”

Smart financial sense

For CrestClean franchisees like Petera Wiparata, relocating to a regional town has proven to be a smart financial decision. Petera moved from Wellington to Feilding three years ago to start his CrestClean franchise. He left his family behind for nearly a year to establish the business and build a foundation for their future. Now, with his business thriving and his family reunited in the Manawatū, Petera is reaping the rewards of regional living.

Although CrestClean franchisees in regional areas earn the same income as those in major city centres, the lower living costs mean they get to keep more of their hard-earned income.

“I’m totally happy,” says Petera, “And I love the variety in the work I do. When I was with my last cleaning franchise, I cleaned one building for years. Now I’m finding my own sites and actually getting rewarded for it.”

Petera has big dreams for the future. With his Feilding franchise now well-established, he’s looking ahead to expanding his business further and purchasing a home for his family.

A slower pace

Regional living certainly has its perks - minimal traffic, close-knit communities, affordable living, and a more relaxed pace of life. When Navjot Singh and Ramandeep Kaur relocated to rural Hāwera, they earned all of that and more.

Not long ago, the couple and their two children were living in a small two-bedroom apartment in town. Fast forward to today, and they’re enjoying life in a spacious four-bedroom countryside home, complete with endless possibilities for how to use their new land.

“There’s room for veggie gardens, or we could put in a swimming pool. My daughter really likes horses, so when she grows up a bit, maybe we’ll get a pony! We still haven’t decided what to do with all this land,” laughs Navjot.

Almost a year into their franchise journey, Navjoth says the business has provided them with a significant boost in income and the kind of work-life balance that many people dream about.

While Navjot continues to run his trucking business during the day, Ramandeep takes charge of their CrestClean franchise. The couple team up in the evenings to complete their cleaning jobs together. It’s a routine that works perfectly for their family, giving them the freedom to earn a good living without missing out on quality time at home. 
“We love our freedom. We can start whenever we like as long as we finish the work,” says Navjot.

Make the move, change your life

CrestClean’s marketing director Rene Mangnus says, “Relocating to one of CrestClean’s high-demand regions is a fantastic opportunity to make a fresh start and pursue goals that can often feel out of reach in a big city. Whether it’s buying your first home, building a successful business, or enjoying more quality time with your family, living in one of New Zealand’s thriving regional towns offers a more affordable and fulfilling lifestyle.

“With strong growth and rising revenues throughout the year, CrestClean is here to support your move. We can even help you find a home to rent or buy, while offering local support to help you settle in and build a successful business in your new community. Contact us now to find out more.”  

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