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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
You can now buy a log cabin tiny home for £10k on Wayfair – with an upstairs bedroom and floor-to-ceiling windows
HAVE you ever wanted to own your own cosy log cabin? Wayfair is selling one for just £10,000. If you are struggling to buy a home or want some extra living space, the tiny home could be for you. 4 4 4 Wayfair's Lasita Murano 3 house is 19 x 13 feet and comes with a loft-style bedroom. On the ground floor, the cabin has two rooms which can be configured to suit your exact needs. The listing states this could include a main living room and then a kitchen or a bathroom in the smaller section. Alternatively it could be used as an office or a gym if you need extra space on your property. The tiny home comes with windows, the floor and foundation, and has contemporary aluminium large sliding doors: two double and one single to the additional room. The large glass doors offer the perfect chance for enjoying nature or working from home with natural light. According to the listing: 'With connecting solid door to the side room, it offers a wonderful bright and airy space, and a vaulted ceiling, giving the cabin a lovely bright interior, allowing the sun to flood in, or to give those all-important views of your garden. 'A place to relax, enjoy the scenery, or use as maybe a studio for perfect lighting for your artwork, or overflow for those guests. 'The cabin set includes wall details, roof beams, roof boards, and mouldings but also opening fittings and hardware (screws/nails).' It is important to note that it's not easy to move, weighing 1,373kg. Inside Britain's most luxury tiny homes that are covered in marble, offer a 'mansion' feel for £169k & are completely portable Thankfully it comes with a 30-day return policy if you change your mind. While £10,000 certainly isn't cheap, 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. 4 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.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
My bedroom is a 2-storey flat inside my parents house – it's got a living room, walk-in wardrobe & balcony
A YOUNG woman has left people in awe over her perfect bedroom. Taking to social media, the woman who goes by yamajammehh showed off her dream bedroom at her parents ' house. 2 Showing off the pristine white bedroom, she had plenty of people ask about the details of the room. The dream room included her own living room with a sofa and TV as well as a walk-in wardrobe. But that's not all, that was only the bottom floor of her tiny flat. She also had a balcony upstairs and room for a double bed. In the clip, she confirmed that she did not live on her own but that the loft was converted to turn it into a 2-storey room. The lucky woman said: "I don't have a kitchen in my bedroom. I think a couple of people got confused and thought it was my house but no this is a bedroom." Before entering the bedroom she revealed there was a family bathroom in the hallway that she uses and that the kitchen was downstairs. "So it's literally just a normal bedroom but it has the attic conversion to make the balcony or mezzanine whatever you want to call it," she continued. The incredible space had a roof window for some extra light, but she also kept the interiors neutral to add more in. She was also able to fit a huge beige corner sofa into her room and finished the decor with a fluffy rug and ornate light shade she got form Ikea for £10. Inside Britain's most luxury tiny homes that are covered in marble, offer a 'mansion' feel for £169k & are completely portable The clip quickly went viral over on her TikTok account @ yamajammehh with over 200k views and 10k likes. People couldn't hide their jealousy and loved her massive bedroom. One person wrote: "This is so cool, I'd love this!!" Home upgrades that add the most value to a house The best renovation to add value totally depends on your property, the local market and your potential buyers. Zoopla shared a list of upgrades that will instantly add value to your home. Loft conversion - increase of 15% Off-street parking - adds £50,000 to property price New kitchen - increase of 15% Garage conversion - increase of 15% Cellar or basement conversion - increase of 10-15% Open plan living space - increase of 3-5% New bathroom - increase of 3-5% "Now that is the dream bedroom," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I love this so much." "Ok so this is a FLEX,' claimed a fifth.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Daily Mail
The unexpected building Maine residents are turning into 'affordable' tiny homes right in nature
Maine residents have turned a disused railroad caboose into a tiny cabin home. The disused car, which once formed part of a Maine Central Railroad train, has been lovingly transformed into a cozy home. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom, property is located in the idyllic countryside of Maine's Madrid Township. The cabin, advertised for $129,000, comes with one acre of secluded woodland near the Sugarloaf and Saddleback Mountains, which are perfect for hiking and skiing. The average Maine home value is currently $412,212, according to Zillow data. Properties currently listed for sale in the Saddleback area range from a $400,000 one-bedroom apartment to a $1.3 million 4-bedroom family home. As home prices have doubled since the pandemic and mortgage rates are currently pricing out many buyers, new and converted tiny homes have sprung up as an affordable option. The kitchen includes amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave and gas range. The bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink. Despite the 360-square-foot space, the cabin sleeps five people with two beds and a a third hammock bed hanging from the ceiling. Among the period features that have been kept intact are an antique steering wheel and observation seats raised above the rest of the carriage. The pinky-orange exterior with the artwork of the railway has also been preserved. The property also comes with a garage, convenient for storing a barbecue, outdoor furniture and maintenance equipment. The home comes fully furnished with its own unique vintage interior. The cabin's two porches overlook the property and are within earshot of the 'babbling brook' nearby. The property is currently the number one home on weekly 'most popular homes' list. South Carolina-based YouTube star Chay Denne, 24, recently converted a 40ft school bus into a livable space for his family. The total cost was $57,000, which included $7,000 on the retired vehicle and the rest on the refit. Maine is known for its outdoor recreation including skiing and hiking South Carolina-based YouTube star Chay Denne converted a 40ft school bus into a tiny home for his family Another South Carolina family also bought a $68,000 shed and turned it into their dream home. The couple purchased a 16-by-48-foot shed and a parcel of land in the state and began constructing into a livable home for them and their four children. Amazon is a popular place to buy new tiny homes - and they are often less than the price of a used car. In October, the e-commerce site was selling a two-bedroom mobile home - with an open-plan living room and kitchen, and bathroom including a toilet and shower - for $19,000. It was also equipped with plumbing and electricity, as well as a water heater. The retail giant is also selling a one-bedroom Expandable Container Villa for $49,899.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Is this the world's smallest mobile house? Inside the tiny home on wheels that's just 7-feet long (but has a toilet and shower)
There's downsizing – then there's this. Step inside what could be the world's smallest home on wheels. The living space measures just 21 square feet – which is three feet by seven feet – but the creator, YouTuber Levi Kelly, has managed to squeeze in all the mod cons you'd need for a comfortable night or two. The features of this camper truck include a shower, toilet, bed, sink, running water and solar power. The wood-frame living quarters perch on the back of an imported Japanese 1998 4x4 Honda Acty pickup truck, which Levi spent $9,000 upgrading to a tiny home. Levi, who lives in Hillsboro, Ohio, reveals that the shower system works by attaching the hose to the faucet in the sink – fed by a five-gallon water container – and threading it through the open window and hooking it onto the side of the camper. The flushing portable toilet, meanwhile, is small enough to be used inside, with a bubble window in the roof available for taller users to poke their head into. Levi, who has amassed over 730,000 subscribers on YouTube, points out that the camper also features "the smallest wood stove on the market" and a fan that blows air through ventilation slates. You can cook inside, too, thanks to a portable cooker that slides under the bed when it's not in use. Levi admits that if you're taller than 5ft 10in, you may not be very comfortable on the bed (which converts from a bench), but describes the set-up as "genuinely cozy". And he told The Independent: "I would be willing to stay in it indefinitely if I were a single man. "Is it better than a home? In most cases no, but I can go where typical homes can't. "I haven't stayed in it longer than a night, so maybe my opinion would change quickly." The truck can reach 60mph with the (removable) camping unit on the back, and Levi said that while it's not available to rent, he will be selling it.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Manuel has lived peacefully in his beloved tiny home for two years. But now the council has come knocking - armed with a $1million threat
A Brazilian expat chasing the quiet life in a sleepy, rural town could lose his beloved 'tiny home' following a $1million threat from his local council. Manuel Bohn, 30, has been living in the Bega Valley on NSW 's southeast coast for seven years, the past two of which he has resided on a friend's property. But in May, he received a compliance order under the Environmental Planning and Assessment code requesting the 'unauthorised dwelling' be demolished. The council notice stated the tiny home, which sits on top of a caravan, would have to destroyed or a $1million fine for non-compliance would need to be paid. Neither Mr Bohn or the property owner sought council approval or lodged a development application for the home, which is now the only thing standing between the expat and homelessness. Mr Bohn told Daily Mail Australia the notice had come entirely out of the blue. 'We live so simply, we try to grow vegetables, slow the rush of life when we can and appreciate the quietness of our lives here, never chasing any conflict,' he said. 'There was no warning. Council simply emitted this letter, there was no previous contact or dialogue. 'The letter mentioned an investigation that happened on site, which never happened. 'The pictures attached to it were taken from a neighbour's place without any consent. 'We replied to it, questioning most of its content and the approach taken by the compliance officer.' Mr Bohn said the notice set a poor precedent amid Australia's current housing crisis. 'Building the tiny home came in a moment quite delicate to me, as I don't rely on family wealth or any kind of main financial support, it was an affordable and reachable way to create a space where I could feel safe and also that I belonged to,' he said. 'Put simply, in this country I personally only own what I had to work for, the tiny house is today my biggest belonging. Many years of work went into it. If I lose it, I'll lose most of my life in Australia.' Mr Bohn is now waiting on a second letter from the council, following an inspection of the home and a call with his landlords. Bega Valley Council told Daily Mail Australia they would be reviewing the tiny home. Pictured is photos of the tiny home taken by the council from a neighbouring property 'Council is not able to discuss individual cases, however I can confirm the letter below was issued by Council following investigation of a complaint,' a spokeswoman said. 'Council staff will now assess the response provided by the property owners to determine next steps.' In New South Wales, tiny homes fall through the cracks of the planning framework. Mr Bohn has started a petition against the councils actions and urged planning authorities to reconsider the legislation surrounding tiny homes. A tiny home is a small, purpose-built dwelling, often under 40sqm designed to include all essential living spaces within a compact space. Many are built on trailers for mobility and flexibility, offering an affordable alternative for those priced out of the traditional housing market. Tiny homes also appeal to those seeking a sustainable lifestyle, using fewer resources, generating less waste, and encouraging minimal consumption. In NSW, a land use approval is required in most cases to give consent to use the land as a dwelling, through the lodging and assessment of a Development Application under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). The type of dwelling then needs approval as either a building under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 or as a manufactured home or caravan (movable dwelling) under section 68 of the Local Government Act, 1993. If a development consent process has not been followed, with special considerations for sanitation and the environment, the development may not be approved.
