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 …
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 …
