24.2m² One Bedroom

Unfortunately, you can’t purchase a HouseMe transportable home using your KiwiSaver.

It would be great if you could, as it would help many Kiwis get into affordable homes. However, KiwiSaver first-home withdrawals are restricted to permanent house and land purchases where a legal property title is issued. Since HouseMe units are transportable and not tied to a land title in the traditional sense, they do not meet the eligibility criteria set by KiwiSaver providers.

If you're looking for financing options, we do have FinanceMe, which might be a suitable alternative. Feel free to reach out to discuss your options!

HouseMe does not offer a rent-to-own option.. However, we do provide a straightforward and flexible finance solution to help make owning a HouseMe home more accessible.

Our financing option allows you to secure a home with a fixed deposit and manageable repayments, giving you a clear and structured path to ownership. Unlike rent-to-own arrangements, which often come with hidden costs and complexities, our finance solution provides transparency, flexibility, and certainty.

If you’re interested in learning more about how HouseMe finance works and whether it’s the right fit for you, get in touch with our team—we’re happy to walk you through the process.

You can make a start on our website by clicking here.

• We don't do Rent-to-Own/Buy, we offer Finance.
• The applicant must be living in New Zealand and have a full-time job.
• Up to 3 people can form a joint application.
• No equity or property ownership is required; however, the applicant must have good credit.
• The Landowner will be required to sign a one-page document allowing the unit on the property [if the applicant doesn't own the land].
• Interest rates range from 14.95% to 19.90% and are based on your credit history, deposit amount, and risk profile.
• Term length is up to 10 years.
• Repayments start from $200 p/week
• There is no limit to the loan amount. 
• A minimum deposit is required on all Finance Deals.
• You can not use your Kiwisaver.

Yes, we do! We have show homes on display in 7 locations - Auckland, Whangarei, Cambridge, Hastings, Tauranga, Palmerston North, and Christchurch. You can view opening times for all sites by clicking here. 

All show home sites have the same three units on display: 10.4 x 3m Deluxe One Bedroom, 12.5 x 3.6m Deluxe Two Bedroom | Extra-wide, and the 12.5 x 4.4m Deluxe Three-bedroom | Super-wide.

We deliver our units Nationwide.

Unfortunately, there is no straightforward black-and-white answer to whether a unit needs consent or not. Due to the unorthodox nature of portable housing, it can be a little confusing as some councils will say you do, and others will say you don't. HouseMe is happy to offer guidance, as every situation differs. The rules and regulations vary from region to region, and it is up to the individual purchaser to open dialogue with their local council should they feel the need to. More often than not, you will be required to go through a building consent, and possibly a resource consent process. 

Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) Overview:

• Every new HouseMe unit has a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC), a vital document that legally affirms the unit's construction meets the New Zealand Building Code standards. It's important to note that the CCC applies explicitly to the HouseMe Unit as manufactured in the factory and does not cover site-specific work such as foundations or sewage connections.

Issuance of CCC:

• Upon delivery, each unit has already undergone and passed a final building inspection. The formal CCC documentation is then issued to HouseMe within approximately 6 to 8 weeks post-inspection. Should you need your CCC, please reach out to us directly.

Resource or On-Site Building Consent:

• Should your project require additional resource consents or on-site building approvals for aspects like foundations and sewage systems, these are considered separate endeavours. We advise consulting with a local draughtsperson and engaging with your local council to explore your project ideas further.

Coastal Zoning Considerations:

• For properties situated within roughly 1000 meters of the ocean and undergoing the comprehensive site consent process, an upgrade to coastal cladding may be necessary to comply with specific regulations. 

Regional Regulations:

Be aware that building rules and requirements can significantly differ across various regions. Familiarising yourself with the local regulations pertinent to your area is essential.

More info can be found here

Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) Overview:

• Every new HouseMe unit comes with a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC), a vital document that legally affirms the unit's construction meets the New Zealand Building Code standards. It's important to note that the CCC specifically applies to the HouseMe Unit as manufactured in the factory and does not cover site-specific work such as foundations or sewage connections.

Issuance of CCC:

• Upon delivery, each unit has already undergone and passed a final building inspection. The formal CCC documentation is then issued to HouseMe within approximately 6 to 8 weeks post-inspection. Should you need your CCC, please reach out to us directly.

More info can be found here

Customer: "When will we receive our CCC?"

Code Compliance Certificate: Expected Time Frames.

Your CCC is not issued immediately.

Please note there is a substantial delay between when your unit is delivered, and when you will receive your final Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).

Once the build is 100% completed, your HouseMe unit will receive a Final Inspection and become “Signed-off”. This allows us to progress to the next step of applying for the formal Certification (CCC).

Once the issuing Council receives our documentation, it enters an administrative process in their very busy system and can take up to 6-8 weeks for the PDF Certificate to hit our Inbox. This is fairly standard for the construction industry, and we have zero influence on the timeframes. Auckland Council manages the process as this is where the build takes place. They will issue the CCC for the unit only, with nothing to do with the land, foundations, or sewage.

Owner Collects Policy - Attachment to the HouseMe Sales Contract.

HouseMe has a stict policy in place and the terms are non-negotiable.

1. Approval of Cartage/Trucking Company

• The customer must advise HouseMe which cartage/trucking company they intend to use.
• HouseMe Management must approve the contractor.
• Approval is based on the contractor’s experience, competency, and adherence to Health and Safety.
• Inexperienced or unsafe operators will not be permitted on-site.

Owner Collects are approved at HouseMe’s sole discretion. We reserve the right to decline any uplift request that may pose risk to safety or reputation.

2. Hiab Lift & Site Logistics

• HouseMe will organise and coordinate the Hiab lift on-site at our premises to load the unit onto the customer’s truck.
• This is compulsory for Health and Safety and logistical reasons - no exceptions.

3. Owner Collects Fee

A flat fee of $1,500 applies. This includes:

• Hiab lift at HouseMe
• Coordination and administration
• Use of lifting lugs

$500 of this is a refundable bond for the return of the lifting lugs. The bond will be refunded when the lugs are:

• Returned to a HouseMe office
• Undamaged and in full working order
• Returned within 30 days of uplift

Beyond 30 days, the bond becomes non-refundable. The lugs are HouseMe’s original design and we do not release specifications for replication.

This $1,500 fee is compulsory and non-negotiable.

4. Site Assessment (If Requested or Completed)

If the customer requests a site assessment, or one is carried out by HouseMe, we reserve the right to charge 5% of our standard transport fee.

6. Uplift Timing

The uplift date and time will be determined by HouseMe.
While we are happy to receive a preferred date and time from the customer, final scheduling will be confirmed by HouseMe based on operational logistics and capacity.

7. Final Payment Terms

The unit must be paid for in full at least 10 days prior to removal from our premises.
This aligns with the standard payment terms outlined in the HouseMe Sales and Purchase Agreement for all new builds.

No, not as standard. We are open to making small changes to your unit if you're looking at going 100% off-grid i.e. Gas cooking. We do not supply nor install composting units or solar. You will need to organise that yourself once the unit is on-site.

Since our units are issued with a CCC, we have to install some form of toilet whether it be gravity-fed or with a macerator.

No. We install toilets with either a macerator or a gravity-fed plumbing system. Due to NZ Building Code laws, we must install an acceptable toilet for the unit to comply with and meet NZ Building Code Standards. Composting toilets do not comply with the NZ Building Code, so we do not supply them.

We do not offer solar as an option as the installation needs to be done by a proper technician and is also very site-specific - they must face the right direction etc.
We are also unable to transport solar panels with our units. We advise our customers to go to market and find the best solution once the unit is delivered. Many customers have installed solar. We do not install 12-volt cables or componentry.