GETTING on the property ladder can be expensive, but Amazon is now selling a tiny home from just £6,700.
The modern-looking home can be customised to fit your exact requirements, and have up to three bedrooms in a modular format.
The prefabricated tiny home comes with a built-in bathroom and amenities for “convenience and comfort”, according to the listing.
The layout of the home is a “double wing”, meaning you have living spaces either side of the front door.
This provides “ample space” and claims to be “perfect for adults looking to build and live in a stylish and functional home”.
It also has a foldable design, meaning you can move in “within three minutes” of its arrival and won’t have to pay hefty construction costs.
Despite its easy installation, the listing claims that the micro house has a welded structure, with the frame made from steel plates.
This helps it to last up to 30 years, with it able to “resist 8-level strong wind.”
It also has a “good thermal insulation” and sealing strips help to protect the home against rain and wind.
The description adds: “The side panels have special sound insulation and heat insulation fillers, which can play the role of heat insulation, sound insulation, cold protection and fire prevention.
“It is non-flammable, sturdy and durable. “
Inside the property, you choose from additional accessories such as a shower and kitchen units to deck it out to your specification.
If you are looking to save money, there are cheaper options for this available, or you can splash out on some higher grade alternatives.
As well as the inside being customisable, you can also choose the exterior so it blends in with your outdoor space.
The cheapest option is £6,752 and the Amazon listing says it can be delivered in as soon as two weeks.
One thing to note is it’s not easy to move the home without proper transportation as it weighs 7999 pounds.
However, it could prove to be the perfect solution for those struggling to get on the property ladder.
Tiny homes have boomed in popularity over the past decade, mainly down to affordability and sustainability reasons, and the desire for minimalist living.
Millennials and Generation X are the primary adopters of tiny homes, with the majority of tiny home dwellers being between 30 and 50 years old.
TINY houses can be in the UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
According to Planning Geek, constructing a granny annexe in your garden usually means you’ll need planning permission, especially if it has a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
This is because it’s seen as a separate living space rather than just an extension of your main home.
However, if you’re thinking about converting an existing outbuilding, like a garage, into a granny annexe or a tiny home, you might not need planning permission.
That said, it’s important to make sure the space doesn’t end up being a fully self-contained unit – for instance, if the converted area doesn’t include cooking facilities, it might not be classified as a separate dwelling.
It’s also worth noting that, while certain small outbuildings can be constructed under permitted development rights, the NAPC points out that this usually applies to structures like sheds or garages, rather than self-contained annexes.
According to The Tiny Housing, a tiny home on wheels must not exceed 2.55 meters in width to be road-legal in the UK. Also, with a standard car licence, the length cannot be more than seven meters.
While tiny homes offer an alternative living solution, they must comply with local planning and building regulations.
Always check with your local council to ensure compliance with all regulations.
