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Are you planning to head to Australia’s 2024 Tiny Home Expo? In preparation for your visit, we’re equipping you with our top 5 considerations when contemplating a tiny home as your next investment. We touch on the things you need to think about to ensure the tiny home you choose best serves your current, and future, purpose. 1. Affordability A recent article published by Victoria University highlighted how soaring rents and home prices, increasing mortgage stress, record immigration and a growing population are fuelling a housing crisis and increasing homelessness. And that in the face of this pressing need, tiny houses offer an alternative housing option. Tiny homes are indeed more affordable that your average house. But, they do range in price. As with most things we purchase, this is often a reflection of that product’s quality. Be sure that you are achieving value for money – make a long-lasting investment as opposed to rushing into the wrong decisions. Consider what you’ll be getting for your investment, now, and into the future. 2. Availability Tiny homes, even the customised type, can be readily available within just a few months. Manufactured off-site, you don’t need to worry about an on-site build causing disruption to the neighbours, and the lengthy delays that often come with this. A tip is to look for a tiny home, such as our Almighty Tiny Homes, that offer a complete plumbed and wired kitchen and laundry that are ready for immediate site connection by your qualified tradespeople. Another tip is to check that super speedy availability doesn’t have you compromising on future flexibility. 3. Flexibility Tiny home designs vary. Our advice is that you seek a home that steers away from existing structure modification and offers true flexibility. To achieve a larger, less claustrophobic, natural living space, you need features that will embrace this. For example, a modular bathroom pod, such as those offered with our homes, offer additional space-saving techniques. And, space-saving furniture that can be easily folded away will increase your general living areas when entertaining, or wanting extra room to work. You should also consider how you wish to use your Tiny Home now, and in the future. A tiny home can make the perfect granny flat or student accommodation or even a separate living space for your maturing children. And don’t forget the new rules introduced in Victoria last year, which allow you to build a small, private secondary dwelling on your existing property without a planning permit. You could also use your tiny home as a home gym, home office, or hobby workstation. For industry buyers, the right tiny homes can provide comfortable living conditions for remote workers, Airbnb enthusiasts, and, potentially, those in the market for immediate NDIS housing, with homes able to be customised with ramps and electronic furniture storage options for those living with a disability, or the elderly who have compromised strength. So many options are available. Be sure that your tiny home offers you the flexibility to change the purpose or even size of your tiny home when you need. 4. Environmental sustainability Tiny homes can come with off-grid options for your water, power, and waste. But be sure to investigate the associated costs – especially solar power systems that can cost up to a third of the home itself. At Almighty Tiny Homes, we embrace innovation, sustainability, and customisation, and would love to have a chat about your preferences to go green. 5. Quality Quality is often associated with affordability, and we understand that people may only be able to afford the basics. But tiny homes do exist that offer affordability without compromising on quality. Before buying, be sure to check out the home’s main structure, fixtures, and technological features. What materials and building techniques have been used? What are the brands, and what are their reputations like? How and where are the homes and their features manufactured? These are all key considerations when contemplating your new home. If quality really is your thing, then it’s worth noting that Almighty Tiny Homes uses new age technology that exceeds industry code, and our fiberglass-constructed bathroom pods provide sound structural performance with high-end fixtures. Almighty Tiny Homes are built in alignment with all the above key considerations. If you’re keen to talk through your options, feel free to call for a friendly chat, or to book a time to see one of our Mighty Tiny Homes. . View the Almighty Tiny Homes range here . Keen to know more? Contact us for a friendly chat, or to book a time to see our showroom.

In December 2023, new rules were introduced in Victoria that allow you to build a small, private secondary dwelling or 'granny flat' on your property without a planning permit. This decision has been warmly welcomed by the community, as interest rates surge, house prices creep back up, and the state experiences a rental crisis. But, before you get too excited, here are four key things to consider when contemplating the construction of a secondary dwelling – and the key reasons Almighty Tiny Homes would be the perfect fit. 1. The size A ‘small second home’ is defined as a dwelling that is 60 square meters or less, on a lot of 300sqm or more, where there is no flooding, environmental, or other special planning controls. The dwelling must also be under five metres in height. More information can be found on the Victorian State Government website . Almighty Tiny Homes offers various sizes of homes , all of which fall well within the secondary dwelling size guidelines. Our largest home covers an area of 36 square metres and includes space-saving furniture such as two 2-seater dining room chairs with table, and a foldaway double bed. The homes also feature a kitchen, shelving, storage, and a modular bathroom , which can be attached externally to create extra space, and cladded with Colorbond to perfectly match the external aesthetics of your Almighty Tiny Home. Although smaller than a traditional granny flat, these cost-effective Almighty Tiny Homes have all the space, comfort, and facilities needed to live well and feel truly at home. 2. The purpose The additional dwelling must not be commercial in nature. However, anyone is allowed to live in the building. Families may want to rent it out to their children as a first step to independence or use it to accommodate an elderly relative who may need their loved ones nearby. The home can also be rented out to friends or even students – a great scheme for any first home buyer wanting to pay off their mortgage quicker. Almighty Tiny Homes are suitable for anyone seeking an affordable or practical accommodation solution. Our homes can also be custom-built for people living with a disability – for example, we can install ramp access for people who use wheelchairs and apply electronic controls to help with the safe manoeuvring of our space-saving furniture in and out of storage. Furthermore, our homes are portable – they come ready built, so you don’t need to worry about construction complaints coming from the neighbours! And with their modular functionality, you have the flexibility to expand, providing total size does not exceed 60 square metres. If you do not require extra accommodation on your property, then why not plan a second building for your home office, a hobby workstation, or even a home gym? So long as its use is not commercial, there are many ways you can utilise your Almighty Tiny Home. 3. The permissions Under the new rules, you can now avoid liaisons with local Council, with planning permits no longer required. However, if you do want a second dwelling on your land, then you will still need to acquire a building permit to meet siting, amenity, design, and safety requirements. For this, you’ll need to firstly appoint a registered building surveyor, through whom you can then apply for your permit. More information can be found on the Victorian Building Authority website. 4.The small print In addition to the requirements mentioned above, any secondary building must be self-contained, requiring some kind of kitchen and bathroom. And there can only be one secondary home on a lot. All Almighty Tiny Homes come equipped with a kitchen and bathroom, whereby the latter can be attached externally, creating an additional 1.2 metres of space inside your home. And although you will not be able to place a second dwelling on your property, if you do need more space, you’ll be able to expand your Almighty Tiny Home thanks to its modular design – providing you remain within the 60 square metre size limits. All Almighty Tiny Homes are built using high-quality materials, and are trade constructed to the highest building code. They also come with certified plumbing and electricity ready for on-site connection to your water and electricity supplies, by your qualified tradespeople– noting that the Victorian Government does not permit any secondary home to be connected to a reticulated natural gas supply, in line with its plans to phase out new residential gas connections. If you’re keen to talk through your options, feel free to call for a friendly chat, or to book a time to see one of our Mighty Tiny Homes. . View the Almighty Tiny Homes range here . Keen to know more? Contact us for a friendly chat, or to book a time to see our showroom.

It is no secret that Australia is amid a major housing crisis. And, according to a recent housing crisis article in the Financial Review , two factors are worsening the situation – a shift to smaller households, and a huge rise in Australia’s population by 600,000 in just one year. Further accentuating the crisis has been the slow turnaround of building approvals, reaching only 167,000 over the last year, as well as the collapse of several construction firms, leaving homes half-built and the rental market struggling even more. In response to these issues, Australia’s Housing Australia Future Fund is investing $10 million to support and increase social and affordable housing. The fund aims to build 1.2 million homes over the next year five years – the equivalent of 240,000 homes a year. Many think this is simply impossible. But founder and managing director of Almighty Tiny Homes, Sean Haviland, has other ideas. “We can manufacture several high-quality yet affordable homes in just a few weeks, without the need for Australians to compromise,” Sean said. “Almighty Tiny Homes offers quality construction, efficient design, reliable supply, and excellent value for money. Our exclusive modular design homes feature all the amenities you’d find in a standard size house, so there’s absolutely no sacrifice on comfort.” Could tiny homes be the solution (or at least, one of them)? These innovative alternatives to full-size homes certainly seem to be a real consideration for those seeking to purchase a property in these challenging times. Notably, the Tiny Homes Market Trends 2023 Growth: 2030 Report states that the tiny homes market will reach a value of USD$25,160 million by 2028, with the trend being driven by the increasing demand for cost-effective and environmentally friendly housing solutions. “Almighty Tiny Homes come fully built, to the highest building code standards, using the best materials that offer wall-to-ceiling insulation. Furthermore, they come with certified plumbing and electricity ready for on-site connection to your water and electricity supplies by your qualified tradespeople. “With an Almighty Tiny Home, you will have space for all your amenities including washing machine, clothes dryer, and smart space-saving furniture that provides optimal internal space for relaxed living, total comfort, and convenience at a very affordable price. There is no need for anyone to miss functionality or comfort,” Sean added. It is hard to know what the future of housing looks like for Australia, but one thing seems certain – tiny homes are set to play a big part.  Keen to know more? Contact us for a friendly chat, or to book a time to see our showroom