AliExpress is selling a tiny home for £8k – it’s a luxury house & fits a bathroom & two beds, so would you live there?
IF the thought of buying a home sounds eye-wateringly expensive, you may wish to have a browse on AliExpress.
The popular online retailer is currently offering the perfect tiny portable home for a little over £8,000 and it comes practically ready to move into.
Tiny homes have boomed in popularity across the world in recent years, mainly down to affordability and sustainability reasons, as well as the desire for a minimalist lifestyle.
They offer a path to homeownership for those unable to afford larger properties or who wish to avoid debt.
Millennials and Generation X are the primary adopters of these mini properties, with the majority of the tiny home dwellers being between 30 and 50.
A number of retailers now offer tiny homes - and China-based online shopping app AliExpress is no exception.
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So, if you're looking to slash the costs and have your very own tiny home, it's worth checking out their that will set buyers back £8,100.
The stunning container, which can also be used as a guest house, comes with a bedroom and two beds, as well as a bathroom - so, would you live there?
The interior of the bedroom is minimalist, featuring white walls and wooden elements - however, savvy DIY fans could easily spruce it up to their liking.
If you want to make the home feel more cosy, a few plants here and there, or wall art, could easily do the trick without costing you a fortune.
Next to bedroom is the bathroom, which already comes equipped with all the essentials, including a shower by the loo, to make your life easier.
To ensure there's enough of ventilation and air moving, the bathroom also features a window.
You can usually put a tiny house in your garden without planning permission if it's no larger than 65ft x 22ft - and it must be used as an additional living space and not rented out, .
For all planning permission enquires, it really is best to speak with your local planning office, as they can give you the best advice - and make sure it's all in writing to avoid any future surprises.
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.
There are also several things to consider when finding the perfect tiny home, including the electrics which need to meet building codes and come with an electric safety certificate.
On top of this, buyers also need to ensure their new home has adequate ventilation.
Want to live life on the road? The law considers tiny houses on wheels as caravans or mobile homes.
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While these often do not require planning permission, they must meet certain conditions.
Mobile homes must be within the curtilage - the enclosed space of land around the main dwelling - not used as a separate dwelling and adhere to size restrictions, warned .