If you are planning to add a cabin to your section to use as a second dwelling, office space or hobby space you need to think carefully about siting your transportable unit. Where you place your unit will depend on your current section and what you are planning to use it for.Six key things to …
Living with a family in a tiny home
A transportable unit is a great idea if you are looking for a home without the hefty price tag that goes along with Auckland house prices and mortgages. But living in a tiny home is not without challenges especially if there are several of your in the home. But with a little bit of planning and some …
Adding a granny flat to a sloped section
The easiest place to site a granny flat or transportable unit for any purpose is on a flat open section. But, adding a granny flat to a sloped section is possible with a bit of planning. Before you start adding a granny flat to a sloped section Before you start make sure you do some careful …
Renting a portable cabin for business – the cost-effective commercial option
While many people use transportable units for personal reasons - as a granny flat for an elderly relative, as a teenage sleepout, or as a hobby room - portable cabins can also be used for business. Renting a portable cabin for business can be a cost-effective way of creating more space when you need …
Renting a cabin for a teenage sleepout
Are you living with a teenager that is craving their own space but isn’t old enough to move out? Perhaps your young adults are taking up space that you were hoping to make your own? If you temporarily need more space for a young family member, consider renting a cabin for a teenage sleepout. …
Questions to ask before getting a tiny house
A transportable unit might sound like an easy option, but there are still plenty of questions to ask before getting a tiny house. Whether you are planning to site the house in a permanent location and how to deal with things like water and heating all need to be considered. Some of the key …
