Guide to tiny houses in New South Wales
The popularity of tiny houses in NSW has skyrocketed over the last few years, and people across NSW have been a big part of the story.
Against the backdrop of soaring property prices, our attitudes towards housing have changed and our priorities have shifted more towards sustainability.
What people in NSW love about tiny houses
When done right, tiny houses offer people a viable affordable housing option.
Compared to a $1 million median price tag of a 1 bedroom unit in Sydney, or $800,000 in the likes of Newcastle, a well-designed tiny house by a reputable tiny house builder such as Hauslein can be approximately 7 times cheaper—and 10 times more beautiful!
The flexibility to set up a tiny house on land without a DA is also a big draw card for anyone seeking to own a tiny house in NSW.
People across NSW appreciate the ethos of the tiny house movement, with its emphasis on sustainability and minimalism.
Lastly, people have seen the level of quality that tiny houses can achieve with innovative features, full-size appliances, and beautiful real-wood finishes.
How people in NSW use TINY HOUSES
Full-time dwelling - Our bigger tiny house models are specially designed to give 1-2 people or even a small family a very liveable space with all of the necessities and many of the comforts & perks you need. For young couples tiny houses are a stepping stone towards property ownership.
Family accommodation - People love the flexibility of giving family and friends a beautiful self-contained place to stay for a night or a weekend. A well-designed tiny house can even make for the perfect place for family members to stay on a longer-term basis.
Guest accommodation - If you have a property with a killer view or near a desirable location, then a tiny house could open you up to rental income from guest bookings, without much of the time, expense, or hassle that often comes with putting up a traditional building.
Tiny House Council reguLATions in NSW
Tiny houses by Häuslein are available in a range of base models, layouts and optional extras giving people flexibility and choice.
There are 100+ local councils across New South Wales, each with differing levels of understanding and acceptance towards tiny houses.
All local councils in NSW operate under the law building codes and guidelines but may also differ in their interpretation and implementation of the law.
Most people in NSW buy a tiny house to place on residential or rural land which has an existing dwelling somewhere on the property and sufficient space to set it up.
If that’s the case, then generally councils can have no problem with it. Remember, a tiny house on wheels is technically a caravan, so it doesn’t require a DA.
As a general rule of thumb, the more built up an area is, the more likely your local council might have something to say. It doesn’t hurt to call your local council to check about adding a tiny house on wheels to your property.
Here are the important pointers:
You can’t live permanently in a tiny house on a vacant block of land which does not have a dwelling or planning permission for a dwelling.
You can’t park your tiny house too close to a neighbour’s fence.
You can’t park your tiny house on an easement.
You can’t block a neighbours views.
Beyond council regulations, suburban developments will probably not allow a tiny house to be placed on a vacant block of land.
BONUS FOR NSW
New simplified Agritourism planning laws in December 2021 may also be a big win for small farmers in NSW, who have 15 hectares or more.
The simplified laws make it easier for small farms to host people on their land in tents, buildings, caravans (tiny houses), and campervans.
tiny houses for rent in NSW
New tiny house stays have popped up across NSW offering wonderful escapes from the daily grind.
Rolling hills, river banks, beachfronts, vineyards, or near snowy mountains have become some of the most sought-after places to stay in Australia.
For tiny house owners, it provides a low-maintenance source of income from previously untapped real estate where no building DA has been approved, or would ever be approved.
Finding land IN NSW for your tiny housE
The vast state of New South Wales has countless suitable places for tiny houses to be parked, semi-permanently or permanently.
River banks, rolling hills, vineyards, beaches, near the snowy mountains.
Big blocks in suburban areas may even allow for multi-generational living. Don’t forget that renting land is a viable option.
Do Häuslein Deliver ANYWHERE in NSW?
Yes, Häuslein and our preferred delivery partners deliver our tiny houses to customers all over New South Wales.
Delivery is measured from our base in Herons Creek 20 mins south of Port Macquarie.
We provide customers with a competitively priced quote for delivery and installation.
We also attend tiny house expos and events around NSW so keep your eyes out for those.