People say I’m crazy because I live in a house the size of a garage

A WOMAN has revealed people thought she was crazy for moving into a small house, but insists the house is spacious – and even has a walk-in wardrobe.

Kristene Newton’s tiny house is 399 square feet, which is about the size of a two-car garage.

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While this may seem small, she said it has everything she needs.

Kristene shared a tour of the house on her TikTok channel and revealed that the house has a huge veranda with plenty of room for tables and chairs.

The kitchen and living room are open, giving the place a spacious feeling. There is a large oven, a large island and a large refrigerator.

The bedroom has room for a king-size bed and even extra space for a desk and storage space.

The bedroom also has a walk-in closet, so Kristene has no shortage of storage space.

Kristene’s (@kristenewton) video has probably left a lot of people impressed as it has been viewed over 874,000 times on the video sharing platform.

TikTok users rushed to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts on her tiny home.

One person said: “I love this. This is all anyone really needs.

“Too many people have so much unnecessary clutter in their homes.”

A second person said: “The older I get, the more appealing small house living becomes.”

A third person joked: “That’s it, I’m selling my three bedroom house and buying one!

“My children can sleep somewhere else.”

Living in a tiny house is a great way to save money for a house and still remain independent.

As the cost of living crisis continues to drag on, more and more adults are struggling to get on 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.

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.

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).