Opportunities to acquire purpose-built childcare properties at this price point are increasingly rare. Located in the heart of Putāruru, this former early childhood education facility offers an affordable entry into the childcare property sector with multiple pathways to create value.
Previously operating as a licensed mixed-age early childhood centre for up to 28 children, the property retains an established childcare layout, providing a significant head start compared to developing a new centre from the ground up. For investors and operators alike, this can translate into reduced capital expenditure, shorter lead times, and lower development risk when compared with a greenfield project.
Available for purchase at a reduced asking price of $490,000 + GST (if any), or alternatively for lease at $35,000 + GST plus OPEX, the property offers flexibility to suit a range of investment and operational strategies.
Key Highlights:
•Freehold property available for $490,000 + GST (if any)
•Lease option available at $35,000 + GST plus OPEX
•Centrally located within the Putāruru township
•Former licensed childcare facility configured for 28 child places
•Existing childcare infrastructure already in place
•Potential to re-establish an early childhood centre, subject to Ministry of Education approval
•Suitable for investors, owner-operators, or established childcare groups
•Alternative commercial use potential, subject to council requirements
With limited childcare facilities serving the wider Putāruru community, the property presents an attractive opportunity for operators seeking a strategic regional presence. Investors may also see value in securing a specialised education asset with the potential to generate long-term rental income from a childcare tenant.
Whether your objective is to establish a new centre, expand an existing portfolio, or secure a well-located commercial property with future development potential, this offering provides a cost-effective platform to unlock value in a growing regional market.
Contact Linda Harley - 022 354 9189 to explore this vacant childcare freehold opportunity in Central Putaruru.
Confidentiality: All enquiries are strictly confidential, and all information is subject to contract and due diligence.
Property $490,000 + GST if Any
Lease $35,000 + GST and OPEX
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