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 …
Adding a minor dwelling to your section – make sure you meet regulations
Brownfield development in Auckland is becoming a more major part of the city’s changing landscape. As the region looks to increase housing to prevent an even tighter housing market and to create options in lower price brackets development options are changing. So now is a great time to add a minor …
Transportable homes as an option for first home buyers – an alternative to rising house prices
With housing affordability still sky high, many properties in the main centres like Auckland out of reach for young couples and families. The Housing Affordability Measure shows the percentage of people who would have below average incomes after housing costs is increasing nationally. In Auckland, …
Things to consider when budgeting for the cost of building a granny flat
If you are planning on setting up a granny flat for an elderly relative, extended family or even as a second income rental option, it is important to consider the cost of building a granny flat. By working out your costs in advance you will be able to budget to buy, install and furnish your granny …
Using a granny flat for Airbnb
If you would like to make a second income from a property but don’t have enough to buy a long-term rental property. Or you want to make money from a sleepout with a bathroom that is also sometimes used by the family, using a granny flat for Airbnb could be the answer.A granny flat or …
Benefits of insulation in transportable buildings
From July 2019 properties that are rented out will need insulation. This includes any outbuildings that are rented and regularly used as a sleepout or office space. So from 2019, it will be necessary to have insulation in transportable buildings if they are used for rental purposes. This means that …
