Aspiring Law
11 September 2023, 2:41 AM
Tiny homes. Tiny homes. Tiny homes. There’s been a lot of talk about them lately. Tiny homes have become a very popular option in recent years but purchasing a tiny house is not without its quirks.
A tiny home that is constructed off-site is different to building a house on your own land. It’s not a fixture on the land so the transfer of ownership happens differently. If you’re thinking of going down that route, there are some things you should do to protect yourself.
Make sure you have the right consent to allow the tiny home to be installed on the property you want. That might mean you need to obtain consent under land covenants, resource consent and deal with building consent quirks also.
Tiny homes can be a great option but don’t think just because they’re small you can cut corners on the due diligence process. Use our free checklist.