Unit2Go is experienced in Tiny House Construction, Transport and Planning
The Tiny House NZ movement has arrived.
Why has the movement gained so much traction and caused excitement lately?
Many people now realise that they do not need/want a large home. Large houses are more expensive to build, more to furnish, heat and take longer to clean! A tiny house, however, can be affordable, easy to maintain and provide a truly sustainable approach to living simply.
The small house moment started in the United States and gained in popularity during the 2008 financial crisis. You can read more about the History of the Tiny House here.
Multiple Uses for a Tiny House
Some of the common reasons for wanting to build a tiny house are:
- For a granny flat or sleepout to accommodate older relatives or teenagers;
- To use as a home office;
- To rent out to earn extra income;
- For a holiday home or bach; and
- As a starter home on a lifestyle block.
We have some very clever house designs available ideally suited to all of these uses.
At unit2go we build our tiny houses on a steel chassis if you need to relocate your dwelling to another site in the future.
We can also build on a trailer.
Then your house can become a granny flat or a bach later down the track.
Unit2Go is experienced in Tiny House Construction, Transport and Planning
When building a new Unit2go home, we feel it’s important for the customer to know who you are dealing with. Unit2go is managed by directors and staff with over 50 years combined experience in the building industry. 
We pride ourselves on being a completely 100% New Zealand owned and operated company. We use materials in our Tiny Homes that are manufactured and/or supplied by New Zealand companies.
Unit2go offers plans ranging in sizes from under 10m2 and up to 105m2. If you feel that our plans do not suit you, we can use them as a guide to help you decide upon your home.
Our experienced staff will guide you to ensure your building experience is an enjoyable one.
We have a new purpose-built factory at 141 Boundary Rd, Papakura, Auckland. (Viewing by appointment)
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Tiny House NZ Regulations
Working in with Local Council Requirements In New Zealand
A floor area of just under 65m2 complies with the district plan requirements of many local Councils for minor dwellings.
As requirements vary around New Zealand, your local Council will be able to advise you of the specific requirements that apply in your area, or we are happy to assist you with this research and help you develop a floor plan to suit. For example please read Auckland Council Guidelines for cabins and sleepouts
The placing of a tiny house on a trailer is a current trend that people are using to get past “Council consents”, however, be very wary of this as it is not a guaranteed way around the law. Council’s view is that once the “Vehicle” (tiny house on wheels) is lived in on a permanent basis, it then becomes a “structure” and must comply with the building code.
We are also finding that the mobile tiny houses are extremely costly to produce. Often for the same price or slightly more you can have a fully consented Tiny house. (This also gives you much greater options if you require financing) and is transportable.
Tiny House Trailer NZ FAQ
Learn More About Tiny Houses in NZ
Before getting a tiny house
A tiny house 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.
Why choose a Tiny House
With house prices creeping ever higher, getting a foot on the property ladder can be hard. Renting is a cheaper option, but does not always have the permanency of an owned house. For people who want to have somewhere to call their own, a Tiny House is becoming an increasingly popular choice.
History of Tiny Houses in NZ
The concept of tiny houses has been around for a long time. Japan in the 1970s created one of the first large-scale tiny accommodation setups. In Russia, a living style which combined tiny private accommodation with shared kitchen and living areas was built as far back as the 1930s.
Save Money with a Tiny House in NZ
If the thought of the expense of house buying worries you, save with a tiny house in NZ might be an alternative. These are becoming a popular choice with people on smaller budgets or who are looking for more flexibility.
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