I was sick of paying rent so moved into a shed at the bottom of my garden -I have to sleep on a massage bed but love it
A MAN has revealed that he is now rent and mortgage free, after moving in to a shed at the bottom of the garden.
Elijah Ray decided to build himself a tiny home, and is sister is moving in to his house, to take over the rent.
The tiny house us just 85 feet, so it is an enormous change for the three bedroom house he's used to living in.
Despite it's small size, Elijah has packed loads into his shed home, including lots of houseplants and pieces of art to brighten up the place.
He has painted the home, which sits on wheels so it can be moved around, blue and it has a bright yellow door, giving it a very welcoming feel.
Due to the lack of space, Elijah has to sleep on a small massage table instead of a bed.
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Above the table is a clothes rail where he has hung all of of his belongings, and above that is a shelf filled with his shoes.
On the opposite wall to the massage bed is a large TV, so Elijah can watch his favourite shows whilst tucked up in bed.
Elijah also has a tiny kitchen in his home, complete with a fridge, a sink, a hob and an air fryer.
There isn't room for an oven, but despite the basic set up Elijah is happy with his new home
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"I'm built for this kind of lifestyle", he said in a video posted to his .
Elijah will also be using his greenhouse as extra storage space to keep the rest of his belongings in.
Living in a tiny home on your family or friends' land is a great way to save cash for a house, whilst still having your independence.
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more and more adults are struggling to get on the property ladder and are choosing to live in their family home for longer.
The 2021 census revealed that over half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.
The average price of a house in the UK was £285,000 as of March 2023, and this rises to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.
Tiny Homes FAQs
The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.
What is a tiny home?
Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
As long as the tiny house doesn't exceed 19.8m x 6.7m in size, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. Therefore, tiny houses are classed as legal additional living space.
Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?
The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.
Moreover, research from the Resolution Foundation found that the average first time buyer deposit tripled from 5 per cent of the property price in 1989 to 15 per cent in 2019.
This means that buyers have to save for far longer and use up a larger percentage of their earnings to get on the property ladder.
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Recent research by property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who do not already own homes have given up, due to the astronomical cost of buying a property.
This included 38 per cent of people earning over £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).