Guide to tiny houses in Hunter Valley
The concept of tiny houses has gained significant popularity in recent years, and the trend has made its way to Hunter Valley.
People in Hunter Valley are embracing the idea of downsizing and simplifying their lives by living in tiny houses.
What people in Hunter Valley love about tiny houses
Tiny houses offer an affordable housing solution in a region where property prices have risen significantly in recent years. Tiny houses are more affordable to maintain, allowing homeowners to save money on utilities and property taxes.
Compared to a $1 million median price tag of a 1-bedroom unit in Nulkaba, 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 Hunter Valley is renowned for its natural beauty, and living in a tiny house allows residents to fully appreciate and engage with the surrounding environment.
Tiny houses promote a simple and minimalist lifestyle, which appeals to many people in the Hunter Valley—given that living in a tiny house allows them to contribute to a more sustainable future.
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 Hunter Valley 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 Hunter Valley
Tiny houses by Häuslein are available in a range of base models, layouts and optional extras giving people flexibility and choice.
There are 10 local councils across Hunter Valley, each with differing levels of understanding and acceptance towards tiny houses.
All local councils in Hunter Valley operate under the law building codes and guidelines but may also differ in their interpretation and implementation of the law.
If the tiny house will be placed on residential or rural land that has an existing dwelling on the property and sufficient space to set it up - 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 that 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 neighbour’s views.
Beyond council regulations, suburban developments will probably not allow a tiny house to be placed on a vacant block of land.
tiny houses for rent in Hunter Valley
The concept of renting tiny houses gained popularity in Hunter Valley. The scenic beauty and peaceful surroundings of Hunter Valley make it an ideal location for tiny house stays.
Hunter Valley, with its stunning vineyards, breathtaking views, and close proximity to Sydney, has become an ideal getaway destination.
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 Hunter Valley for your tiny housE
Hunter Valley offers a variety of areas and neighborhoods that are ideal for locating a tiny house. These include its stunning natural beauty, beaches, lush vineyards, peaceful landscapes, and charming towns.
With a variety of permanent and semi-permanent placement options available, finding the perfect spot for your tiny house in Hunter Valley is an exciting and achievable goal.
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 Hunter Valley?
Yes, Häuslein and our preferred delivery partners deliver our tiny houses to customers all over Hunter Valley.
Delivery is measured from our base in Herons Creek 20 minutes 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 Hunter Valley so keep your eyes out for those.