Tiny Homes come in many shapes and sizes up to 50m². Tiny Homes can either be moveable or fixed and are suitable for permanent or temporary residential use with self contained amenities and services that can be connected on or off-grid.

The most popular design is a Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) which is built directly onto a trailer, and designed to road legal parameters, which can be towed with a normal vehicle that meets the towing regulations.

A moveable Tiny Home (not on wheels) can be constructed off site, transported on the back of a low loader truck and then positioned onto footings with a crane.

Tiny Homes are normally placed into position on a property for long term use, rather than driven from place to place. This makes them a hybrid between a caravan and a standard home.

A Tiny Home can also be constructed as a modular build through a registered builder which will require a building permit through your local council.

For Tiny homes on wheels (THow's) you must meet the Australian road standards, which restricts the size to 4.3m high, 2.4m wide and 12m long with a maximum weight of 4.5 tonnes.

When it comes to all other tiny home options, there is no explicit rule to how small or big a tiny home can be. This will depend on the planning regulations with you local council.

Currently banks will not provide a mortgage on a tiny home or a modular home, however there are other options available.

We recommend Great Escape Finance, who are members of the Australian Tiny House Association - https://www.gefinance.com.au/

This is the main question people have, and unfortunately there’s not a simple answer. Obviously, you’ll need a space on private property, but how long you can stay there depends on your location and setup.

It’s different in different states and it depends on whether the tiny home has been built to seek a building permit. Where this is the case, it might be possible to get a planning permit for a secondary or moveable dwelling.

With this in mind, checking the rules for your local area should be a priority before you begin your tiny home journey.

We will work with you on your Tiny Home project from start to finish:

​1. Consult / Design - We work with you to understand your needs and find the best design for your Pocket Condo and the ideal build solution for your property.

2. Quotation / Contract - Once we know what’s important to you in the design, we will produce a proposal for your approval. On approval a contract will need to be signed and a deposit paid before work begins.

3. Customise / Construct - Once the build process begins, we work with you to personalise your Pocket Condo with the right colours and finishes to showcase your style.

A tiny home can connect to the power grid as long as it is designed correctly and fitted with a switchboard.

If you'd rather be off grid, then a solar panel system with battery back up is required.

The best option is to connect your tiny home to the local water and sewerage infrastructure, but if that's not an option, then you will need to consider the following:

• Water tanks

• Composting toilets

• Chemical toilets

• Grey watering systems