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Tiny homes have been touted as everything from a lifestyle and environmental revolution to panacea for social housing issues, and they’re springing up all around Australia.<\/p>\n

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With high property prices throughout the country, Australians are looking for innovative ways to access affordable housing options.<\/p>\n

So-called tiny homes have been touted as everything from a lifestyle and environmental revolution to panacea for social housing issues.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no universal definition of what constitutes a tiny home, it\u2019s usually regarded as a relocatable dwelling unit with a maximum of 37 square metres of floor area.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alphaline Tiny Homes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The tiny house movement as an industry is growing slowly in Australia.<\/p>\n

While hardly challenging traditional brick and mortar houses, most states in Australia have been embracing the movement for several years.<\/p>\n

The financial crisis of 2007\u201308 fuelled the growth of the small house movement in the United States, with flow-on effects around the world, including Australia.<\/p>\n

The 11,500 Instagram posts with a \u201ctiny house Australia\u201d hashtag illustrate the interest of Australians in the movement, so, why are so few Australians choosing to build a tiny house?<\/p>\n

High land prices, the restricted space, temperature control, regulatory issues and building codes are just a few of the impediments that are limiting uptake of tiny house living Is slow in Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tiny houses are built to last as long as traditional homes, use traditional building techniques and materials, sometimes with an innovative twist, and are aesthetically similar to larger homes<\/p>\n

Adopting the innovative approach, Perth-based Snug Living Australasia is helping Western Australians make shipping container living a reality.<\/p>\n

Working with experienced local designers and developers, they\u2019re creating locally manufactured bespoke home and office spaces from shipping containers.<\/p>\n

A shipping container home isn\u2019t just for those interested in living an environmentally friendly, off-grid lifestyle, according to David Macdonald, owner of Snug Living Australasia.<\/p>\n

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Source: Snug Living Australasia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWe have two types of customers – young Australians who want to own a home of their own and don\u2019t need a four-bedroom house, and older Australians who are looking to make the most of their rural land and create a family retreat,\u201d Mr Macdonald told Australian Property Investment Magazine<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith accommodation demand soaring in our South West, there is also significant interest in creating tiny houses and offering them as Airbnb accommodation options.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most popular locations for tiny houses are in the south of the state, including Margaret River<\/a>, Denmark <\/a>and Albany<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Western Australia and the rest of the country begins to reopen domestically and internationally, there is already a strong need and interest in creating quality modern accommodation options quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the eastern seaboard, escalating property prices have made affordability for many first homebuyers an insurmountable issue<\/a>, and runaway rents<\/a> are consuming incomes and driving people further out into fringe suburbs.<\/p>\n

Rising interest rates<\/a> may be the catalyst to more people embracing the tiny home concept.<\/p>\n

On the Gold Coast, Dave Parker is the owner of Alphaline Tiny Homes and has seen a wide range of clients taking up this minimalist lifestyle.<\/p>\n

He said around 80 per cent of their customers are utilising existing family property to create a tiny house that their parent or child can live in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of our customers are also buying land and plan to build their dream home on it within the next two to five years and see a tiny house as a stepping stone to this goal,\u201d Mr Parker said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people have become homeless over the last two years, not because they don\u2019t have jobs, but due to the lack of rentals and the increasing prices.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alphaline Tiny Homes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWith more and more workplaces embracing remote work arrangements, many Australians are realising they don\u2019t need to live near the city to work and can purchase a piece of land regionally and build a tiny house quickly and affordably.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Top five benefits of tiny house living<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Transporting a tiny house is a breeze\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When someone buys a traditional brick and mortar house, if they grow tired of their surroundings they can\u2019t just pick up their house and move it to a more desirable location. Once living the tiny house lifestyle, with a little expert help, the homeowner can simply organise transport and move to their next desired location.<\/p>\n

2. A space that\u2019s truly unique and personalised<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike a standard build, a tiny house gives its owner the creative freedom to build a space that is truly their own. Most designers in Australia specialise in creating bespoke living spaces, so it\u2019s goodbye to cookie-cutter homes.<\/p>\n

3. Affordable luxury living<\/strong><\/p>\n

With long wait times for new builds across Australia, and the median cost of a home priced at $1,000,000, many people have been priced out of the Australian property market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

A tiny house enables people who couldn\u2019t afford a traditional home, the opportunity to own a home of their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur 12 metre tiny house pricing starts at $55,000 and includes a self-contained kitchen, bathroom and decking,\u201d Mr Parker said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor commercial fit-outs that include meeting rooms, studios and offices, prices start at $20,000.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Source: Alphaline Tiny Homes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. Move-in now not later\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nobody likes to wait. Nowadays, it can be months before a traditional build even begins. With a tiny house, a buyer could be enjoying their new compact lifestyle in just a few months.<\/p>\n

5. Built to last\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiny houses are built to exacting standards that meet building regulations and council requirements.<\/p>\n

In the case of shipping containers designed to withstand the harshest of conditions, they can last up to 25 years and in some circumstances even longer when given the right care.<\/p>\n

Tiny issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before jumping on board the tiny house movement there are a few things to consider.<\/p>\n

Throughout Australia, most councils consider a tiny home the same as a traditional house. This means approvals, inspections and plans just like those required for a granny flat or house are still required.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Understanding the limitations of the structure is important as door and window holes and incorrect changes can compromise the structural integrity of the building.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to consider that a tiny house can have higher insurance costs compared to a traditional home.<\/p>\n

For those considering tiny house living, the annual Tiny House Expo kicks off in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney over the next few months.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n