I’m 23 and can’t afford a house so I moved into a mobile home – it’s super cheap on bills
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman said she lives permanently in a camper because she could no longer afford a house.
Hayley said she never thought she would end up in the spacious mobile home, but is now very happy at home with her boyfriend and her dog.
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The California resident initially thought she could “easily” afford an apartment, but now believes she was “delusional.”
Hayley said she was embarrassed living in the trailer at first because she got strange looks from people when she told them about her situation.
But now she is very grateful that she has her own tiny house.
“Honestly, I would rather save than live in an apartment,” she said.
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She added that she was afraid she would have to get rid of a lot of her clothes if she moved into the trailer, as she didn’t think there would be much space inside.
However, her caravan is extremely spacious, with a large living room with a huge sofa, a huge double fridge and even a cooking island.
Hayley says she feels very safe in the camper, which is on family land, so she doesn’t have to pay to park it.
Her bills are also super low, meaning she has enough money left over to save for a house.
“I am so grateful that I have this opportunity.
“To be able to save money and be with my dog and boyfriend, while also living literally across the street from my mom and stepdad,” she said.
Hayleys (hayleyyerin) video has probably impressed many people, as it has been viewed more than 1.9 million times on the video platform.
TikTok users rushed to the comments of the video to share their thoughts, with many expressing envy at Hayley’s attitude.
Someone said, “Your RV is bigger than my apartment.”
The rise of tiny houses
By Jonathan Rolande
Real estate expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we’re seeing more creative ways to find a home: extremely high house prices and rents. Younger people are staying in their parents’ homes longer to avoid paying high prices and to save for a down payment. With increasingly busy lives, it makes sense to stay within a larger family group, where chores like gardening and housework can be shared.
Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose, as cars are much more reliable and less likely to rust, and can therefore be left outside. On the other hand, the amount of available space per person has decreased – converting a garage can be very useful.
Things to consider. (the boring stuff)
This is usually easier than building it from scratch, but there is still a lot that needs to be done to convert a garage into a living space.
Check if planning is required (this is more likely if the garage is detached).
Building codes dictate many things to make homes safe and secure. Think about
Walls, are they cavity walls?
Roof height
Windows
How do you connect the pipes, electricity and drainage?
Insulation – It’s getting cold!
Fire safety
Moisture protection
Also consider whether you are adding or subtracting value from your primary residence by remodeling. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited.
A second person said, “Your RV is nicer than my house!”
A third person said, “I’ve been thinking about moving into an RV for a few months now because the rents are just horrible.”
Living in an RV is a great way to save money for a home while still remaining independent.
As the cost of living continues to rise, more adults are finding it difficult to afford a home and are choosing to stay in their family home longer.
The 2021 census found that more than half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.
The average price of a house in the UK was £285,000 in March 2023. This has now risen to a whopping £735,254. For many, this is unaffordable.
Research by the Resolution Foundation also shows that the average deposit for a first home buyer has tripled: from 5 percent of the house price in 1989 to 15 percent in 2019.
This means that buyers have to save for much longer and spend a larger percentage of their income to purchase a home.
Recent research by property website Zoopla found that 42 percent of adults under 40 who do not yet own a home have given up their current home because of the astronomical costs associated with buying a house.
This included 38 per cent of people earning more than £60,000 (almost double the average UK salary).
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