I built a very small house for just £14,000 and everyone says it’s incredible

A WOMAN has revealed how she built a very small house for just £14,000.

Hollie Jones designed and built the house herself using timber and an old trailer she bought for £3,000.

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With the help of her father, who is a builder, she created a beautiful copy oasis in Queenstown, New Zealand, which she decorated with dozens of beautiful plants to give the place a homely feel.

Hollie’s tiny home has everything she needs, including a living room with a large gray sofa and a stylish patterned rug.

She got much of the furniture for free and cheaply from sites like Facebook marketplace.

Hollie wanted to make sure all her appliances, such as the fridge and microwave, were brand new, but shopped around for the cheapest bargains at budget stores.

She also saved money by making a simple compost toilet, using an old bucket and a toilet seat.

Upstairs, Hollie has a small mezzanine bedroom, with a double bed and a small skylight.

“It’s small but very cozy, and I love it,” she said.

Hollie rents the land her house is on, but says this only costs £25 a week.

Her house is also on wheels, meaning she can pick it up and move it whenever she wants.

“I’m really happy with what I created,” she said.

Hollie’s (@hollylovesplants) video, has likely impressed many as it has already racked up over 433,000 views on the video sharing platform.

TikTok users rushed to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts.

One person said: “This is amazing…I wish I could do this!”

A second person said: “That’s great! And the money you can save for a bigger house if you eventually want one will be worth it.”

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: “You’re amazing, well done.

“This has given me so much inspiration..”

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 from property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who don’t yet own a home have given up due to the astronomical costs of buying a home.

This included 38 percent of people earning more than £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).