I downsized to live in a small house and it’s so cheap I can retire at 40
A WOMAN has revealed she can now retire at the age of 40 after moving into a small house.
Nadia revealed that her house, which is located in Oslo, is her dream home, adding that even if she had all the money in the world, she would still choose to live there.
The house is located on a beautiful horse farm, owned by one of Nadia’s friends, and is surrounded by fields and beautiful countryside.
The house is made of wood and functions a large terrace, which she said was a “game changer.”
“It doubles our usable space,” she said, posting a tour of the house to her TikTok channel.
There is an outdoor sofa on the terrace, so that Nadia and her husband can relax outside in the warm summer months.
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The house contains Nadia’s living room with a large gray sofa and even space for an exercise bike.
The carriage even pulls out into a sofa bed, meaning the space is perfect for entertaining guests.
Nadia also has a small desk in the living room that she uses to work from home, and which expands into a table for six when the couple wants to entertain guests.
The home also has a spacious-looking kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, oven, and plenty of counter space.
Nadia describes the bathroom as her “little piece of it.” luxury“because it has a little bathtub in it.
The stairs serve as a wardrobe and storage space, and upstairs there is a loft bedroom with a king bed and large TV.
from Nadia (@tinylivingscandinaviaa) Video has probably impressed many people as it has over 276,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts.
One person said: “I really like the layout of your house, it seems so practical!”
A second person said: “Oh my god this is so cute!”
Frequently asked questions about Tiny Homes
The Tiny House movement started in the US before gaining popularity in Britain.
What is a tiny house?
Tiny houses are small, fully equipped living spaces designed to help you live a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, small homes typically have a capacity between 150 and 500 square feet, are made of durable materials, and are easier (and cheaper) to maintain than traditional brick homes.
Are tiny houses legal in Britain?
As long as the small house does not exceed 19.8 x 6.7 meters, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. That is why tiny houses are classified as legal additional living space.
Can you get a mortgage for a tiny house?
The small size and relatively low cost of small homes means that they generally do not qualify for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options for taking out a loan to finance your dreams of the perfect, portable home.
“A third person said: “How stinking cute!”
Living in a tiny house is a great way to save money for a house while still being independent.
As the cost of living crisis continues to weigh, more and more adults are struggling to get onto the property ladder and are opting to stay in their family home for longer.
The 2021 census showed that more than half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.
The average price of a house in Britain was £285,000 in March 2023, rising to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.
Furthermore, research from the Resolution Foundation shows that the average down payment for a first-time buyer has tripled from 5 percent of the property price in 1989 to 15 percent in 2019.
This means buyers will have to save for much longer and use a greater percentage of their income to get onto the property ladder.
Recent research by real estate site Zoopla shows that 42 percent of adults under the age of 40 are not yet owners houses have given up due to the astronomical costs of buying a property.
This included 38 percent of people earning more than £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).