A Small Hero - Tiny Homes

This is the final instalment of a three part series where I look at the benefits of A Small Hero – Tiny Home, Small Home, Granny Flat or Secondary dwelling

As an Australian after years of living in the large homes and apartments in Victoria, when I moved to Hong Kong I experienced the rude awakening of living in under 60m2 and I did this for nearly ten years. It became a personal epiphany around how I lived and what was really important in my life, streamlining the essentials, living a minimalistic existence but essentially enjoying a big lifestyle.

We all bring our life experiences to the table when considering our homes, investments and living arrangements which change overtime, but essential can typically remain the same (i.e. kitchen, bathroom, sleeping, lounge & outside areas).

Really how much space we all need is a personal choice, but from my experience it is normally more than we really need and with good design and professional help you will be surprised at the results and benefits. Generally our residential choices centre around available finance, cultural awareness, life experiences, personal & family values or what’s important to use, available information ,choices, planning options, construction, design and technology. In living throughout Victoria in Melbourne and regional areas, travelling extensively and in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, I lived a compact lifestyle which has made me appreciate smart minimalistic design. When talking about a tiny home, small home or granny flat I am thinking about a design from 30 - 90m2, which is plenty with all the smart technology and constructions options available today.

No matter where you live in Australia reach out to your local council and planning department to confirm any local requirements for building or designing a tiny home or granny flat on your land or the property you’re considering.

Exploring the global phenomenon of Tiny or Small Home designs and Granny Flats which can really demonstrate their value, by maximize technology, design functionality, minimal carbon footprint, sustainability and it can make a lot of financial sense, so explore and enjoy the experience.

In my view Tiny Homes or Granny Flats are all about thinking green, considering affordability, practising minimalism, enjoying smart design, exploring innovative construction, dynamic styling, reduced running costs and maximizing the use of technology. So, take an opportunity to consider this small hero when exploring the options and benefits of Tiny Homes and Granny Flats for your property or potential investment. This research and information and ideas around secondary dwellings could make a real difference to the value of your existing home or influence your decision when your looking to buy to better future proof your decisions. Challenge your thinking around how much space you really need now & for the future. Having the options to build a tiny home or granny flat on your land can really add value to your property but also provide a wonderful living space for family. Reach out to your local council, design & planning professionals, and also experts builders of Tiny Homes and Granny Flats, taking the time to do the research will provide answers, minimize risks and provide a solution you may have never thought possible.

Living small, smart, comfortable and affordable is a great option to consider, so be your own hero and start the journey today.

A Small hero – Tiny Home, Small Home, Granny Flat or Secondary dwelling

Andrew Johnson is a licensed estate agent, businessman & entrepreneur based in Brown Hill who has enjoyed a long and varied business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a strong referral business.

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