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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 moreDoes HouseMe do Rent to Buy? It's a question that we are asked on a daily basis. Whereas the answer is a simple "No", it's important to understand that Rent to Buy has a few drawbacks and that alternatives, like traditional Finance, may suit people that previously thought Rent to Buy was their only option.
Read more‘Boomerang kids’ are the children that are returning home after a period of independence. This time period could have been for university or when they entered into their first serious relationship and have lived with their partner for a time. Whatever the circumstance many are finding they need to return home which means ‘empty nester’ parents, enjoying their time of independence, are finding grown children moving back in with them.
Read moreIf you have ever thought about investing - property can be a great way to start. Perhaps you have excess land that you can leverage from on your current property, or perhaps you have a vacant section that you can put a transportable home onto so you are earning an income whilst waiting to build your dream home.
Read moreTransportable homes seems to be a title that should explain everything. After all, how confusing can the concept of a home that is transportable be? It turns out that the world of transportable homes is not as black and white as it may appear. How moveable does your house need to be to count as transportable?
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