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Read moreIn recent years, the tiny home movement has gained popularity as an affordable and minimalist lifestyle choice. However, when it comes to making a long-term investment in your living space, there are critical differences between purchasing a HouseMe unit with a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) and buying a tiny home on wheels. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision and avoid potential pitfalls.
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“Granny flat” is a term normally used to describe a unit for living in, that is on the same site as the main house. It is usually a separate building but could be physically attached to the main house. Designed for one or two persons, a granny flat is a self-contained living area usually located on the grounds of a single-family home. It is sometimes called a granny flat because it is a popular way for families to accommodate aging parents. They are great for family members who are wanting to care for their elderly family members while at the same time helping them keep their independence, it can be an excellent solution.
More and more Kiwi families are exploring the range of opportunities that tiny homes present. With simplified living, freedom and an escape from the rental trap, it's getting more accessible for New Zealanders to own their own home, thanks to tiny transportable houses. The HouseMe range has various options to suit different requirements, and in this blog, we'll give an overview of the range available for sale.
Read moreBorrowing the funds required to buy your HouseMe transportable home just got a lot easier thanks to HouseMe and their partnership with Squirrel!
Read moreFinding the right business to work with can be tricky when it comes to building your Tiny Home. Admittedly, you're spoilt for choice as more and more companies like ours are popping up. Unlike the housing industry, there are slightly different regulations around building transportable homes, so it's only with a reputable business that you get the full peace of mind you need.
Read moreWhen people think of a Transportable Tiny Home, they often think of the small, fancy bespoke homes that are popularised by American TV Shows. These are usually characterized as a nifty little one-bedroom with clever storage and a loft space for sleeping in. They're often very small which can be a great thing. But what if your idea of comfortable isn't tiny?
Read moreFollowing on from our 'Big Buzz around Tiny Homes' blog featured a few weeks ago there have been a lot of people making the big transition to small home living. Over the years we carry a lot of clutter and almost 80% of the things we items we keep are never used. It goes even further, 25% of people have 2 car garages that cannot fit a single vehicle inside, purely because they're filled with too much stuff! All of this outlines a problem with how we look at the things we own. Instead of regularly re-evaluating the necessity of items in our homes we keep them, often 'just in case'.
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