I got tired of paying the rent, so I moved into a shed at the bottom of my garden

A MAN has revealed he is now rent and mortgage free after moving into a shed at the bottom of his garden.

Elijah Ray decides to build a small house for himself, and his sister moves in with him to take over the rent.

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The small house is only 25 meters in size, so it’s a huge change from the three-bedroom house he’s used to living in.

Despite its small size, Elijah has packed loads into his shed, including plenty of houseplants and artwork to brighten things up.

He has painted the house, which is on wheels so it can be moved, blue and it has a bright yellow door, giving it a very welcoming atmosphere.

Due to lack of space, Elijah has to sleep on a small massage table instead of a bed.

Above the table is a clothes rail on which he has hung all his things, and above it is a shelf filled with his shoes.

On the opposite wall next to the massage bed is a large TV, so Elijah can watch his favorite shows while in bed.

Elijah also has a small kitchen in the house, complete with a refrigerator, sink, stove and air fryer.

There is no room for an oven, but despite the basic setup, Elijah is happy with his new home

“I was built for this kind of lifestyle,” he said in a video posted to his YouTube account.

Elijah will also use his greenhouse as additional storage space to hold the rest of his belongings.

Living in a small house on your family or friends’ land is a great way to save money for a house while still remaining 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.

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.

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).