AliExpress is selling a tiny home with bathroom AND kitchen for just £1.4k & it's delivered in a week

The Sun

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BUYING a home may seem like a far off goal these days, but AliExpress could have a cheap solution.
The online retailer is selling a 20ft tiny home for just £1,400, and it includes a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen.
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The small but stylish home offers floor to ceiling windows, meaning you could feel at one with nature working from home with natural lighting.
There is only a ￡197.66 delivery fee, and your home could arrive next week.
According to the listing: ' CDPH apple cabin is a modular dwelling constructed off-site and delivered to the location as a complete unit.
'The compact design, inspired by apple crates, features a rustic aesthetic and can accommodate several people.
'It comes equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, making it an ideal option for minimalist living or weekend getaways.'
Forget having to apply for a mortgage and battle a dreading house chain, the home could be yours with a click of a button.
Pictures show the home with curved edges and a wooden slatted design for the interior.
The bathroom is contained privately inside, with the kitchen built into the living space.
While it isn't huge, it could provide the perfect excuse to live more simply, and keep belongings and expenses low.
It also said the colour can be "customised", meaning you could tweak it if you weren't a fan of the white exterior on the listing.
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Given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024, it could be an affordable alternative.
Of course, you could use the home to earn some extra cash, if you rent it out, or it could be an extra bedroom for friends and family.
Alternatively it could be used as an office or gym in your garden.
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Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.
Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £5,000 and £80,000, depending on size, materials, and whether it's custom-built.
If a tiny home is on wheels, it may be classified as a caravan under UK law, meaning it might not require traditional planning permission.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
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.