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People say I’m crazy for living in a home the size of a garage but it’s got a walk-in wardrobe, & a huge kitchen island
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A WOMAN has revealed that people called her crazy for moving into a tiny home but insists the house is spacious — and even has a walk-in wardrobe.
Kristene Newton's tiny house is 399 square feet, which is roughly the same size as a two-car garage.
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Although this may seem small, she said that it has everything she needs.
Sharing a tour of the home to her TikTok channel, Kristene revealed that the home has a huge veranda with plenty of space for tables and chairs.
The kitchen and living area is open plan, giving the place a spacious feel. There is a full-sized oven, a large island and a huge fridge.
In the bedroom, there is space for a king bed and even extra room for a desk and storage space.
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The bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe, so Kristene is not short of storage space.
Kristene's () video has likely left many people impressed as it has racked up over 874,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts on her tiny home.
One person said: "Love this. this is all someone really needs.
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"Too many people have so much needless junk in their homes."
A second person said: "The older I get, the more appealing living in a tiny house gets."
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A third person joked: "That's it, I'm selling my three-bedroom home and buying one!
"My kids can find somewhere else to sleep."
Living in a tiny home 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.
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.
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.
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).
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