Tiny homes have become more and more fashionable in recent years. Whether you’re a young professional or empty nester looking for minimalist living or an eco-warrior eager to find an affordable and sustainable solution, tiny homes could be the perfect housing for you.
Thanks to new laws being brought into New Zealand, it is becoming easier for people to build small dwellings on their properties. These small dwellings (including tiny homes) wouldn’t need resource consent, saving time and money on the build. These dwellings can be 60m2, which is quite a bit larger than a tiny home which is defined as 37m2 or less.
However, legal requirements may differ depending on the tiny home itself. So before you order one online, check the rules and regulations of The Building Act, and if you plan on using it as short or long-term accommodation, your local council. For instance, if your tiny home does not contain any sanitary or cooking facilities, it may be exempt from certain criteria.
Whether you’re after a tiny home to use as a permanent abode, a granny flat, an Airbnb, or a home office, check out all the offerings below – there are plenty of options for all needs.
Trade Tested
from $6,999
Did you ever know buying a structure online was so easy? Trade Tested has several cabins and studios on offer, in a range of sizes. The picture-perfect Susanna house (pictured above) is a 12.4m2, Nordic-inspired cabin that’d be perfect as a work-from-home space, garden hideaway or sleep-out.
This range is delivered unfinished, meaning you can choose the colour or stain yourself. But please note, these cabins do not include sanitary or cooking facilities, so if you’re considering using this as a permanent dwelling, you’ll need to add plumbing.
Key features:
- 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Constructed from renewable kiln-dried Nordic spruce
- Rubber door and window seals
- Storm bracing
- Tongue and groove flooring and roof
- Does not include sanitary or cooking facilities
Absolute Tiny Homes
from $29,990
Since 2016, Absolute Tiny Homes has created luxurious yet affordable, tiny homes for Kiwis. Their range of single-story dwellings, from 9.8 to 25.9m2 are designed and crafted to ensure their owners are living large, despite the small footprint.
Each home offers a simple kitchen, a fully equipped bathroom, a closed-off bedroom and a living area. If you’re looking to customise your home, each detail can be tailored to your taste, from the kitchen cabinets to the sophisticated exterior finishes.
You can also try before you buy an Absolute Tiny Home – one of their custom 10.8m x 3m homes located on the outskirts of Ohakune, is available to book on Airbnb.
Key features:
- Five Year Workmanship and Structure Warranty
- Fully customisable
- Finance options available
- Off-grid options available including solar power systems and composting toilet
Elite Tiny Homes
from $106,950
Based in Waimauku, Auckland, Elite Tiny Homes aims to meet innovation with craftsmanship, designing their dwellings with functionality, comfort and style front of mind. The company has seven designs on offer, all of which are entirely customisable. With bedroom lofts, the homes maximise space, allowing them to feel a lot larger than they actually are.
The Maui XL (pictured here) is only 29m2 but includes two sleeping lofts, hidden storage and large windows, making the most of every inch available.
Key features:
- Seven tiny home designs
- Two Year Workmanship Guarantee
- Fully customisable
- Finance options available
- Off-grid options available including solar power systems and composting toilet
Ruru Tiny Homes
from $174,000
Ruru Tiny Homes is owned by Fran and Daniel, who themselves live in one of their unique tiny homes with their family. The couple know the business, maybe better than anybody, and proudly build their homes using New Zealand materials, to deliver across the country.
With single and double-storey designs on offer, use these tiny homes for anything from a home office to an Airbnb.
Key features:
- 11 tiny home designs
- Two Year Workmanship Guarantee
- Fully customisable
- Finance options available
- Off-grid options available including solar power systems and composting toilet
Pod & Co
from $67,995
Pod & Co is all about discovering the joys of the simple life, in one of their compact tiny homes. Using every inch of space and offering functional living, the business says its homes are perfect for anyone looking for an office space, portable granny flat, sleepout, Airbnb or permanent home.
Escaping the stress of a hefty mortgage, these pods are an affordable option for all. The pod sizes range from 17.4m2 to 36.7m2, so they have something for every need.
Key features:
- Seven tiny home designs
- Three Year Workmanship Guarantee
- Custom options available
- Finance options avalable
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