Mornington Peninsula Tiny Home Magazine

Discovering the possibilities

Creating Sustainable Living

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Tiny Home Expo on the Mornington Peninsula Welcome

The tiny home industry is forever evolving, and bringing the events to new and old venues is an exciting process. One of the absolute delights is meeting people who have ‘done it’, and watching them breathe out… possibly for the first time in a long time. There is something psychologically healing about buying and moving into a tiny home - the common remark is “I will never look back, this has been life-changing”.

Our Tiny Home Expos are here for you to discover for yourself how life-changing a tiny house could be for your particular circumstance - here are some great examples from previous events:

In Toowoomba a struggling hobby farmer placed 2 luxury tiny houses on their land and began Farm Stays (which is bringing joy to the weekend tourists and, particularly, the host - who is loving introducing her guests to her life on the farm).

In Adelaide a lady housed her recently widowed mother 100m from her own family home after discovering the family business was in fact in ruin and her mother in unexpected total financial despair.

In Brisbane, a man brought his elderly parents to the expo and bought a small house for them to move in to, relieving them of the constant maintenance and upkeep of their huge acreage home… but without forcing them to sell and move off the land completely - which was a fiercely rejected option.

In Melbourne, a lady housed her newly married daughter so they could start to save for a deposit on a family home without rental stress.

In Brisbane a lady housed her highly autistic 27 year old son… who is now ‘living the dream’ independently; something she never thought would happen in his lifetime.

In NSW, a lady bought 3 tiny houses, 2 of which are used for occasional emergency use by Domestic Violence victims fleeing their abusive partners.

In the QLD Hinterland, a family of 5 fulfilled their lifelong dream of living more aligned with the environment, having more connection to nature, and began a little homestead after years of Sydney City rat race living.

On Russell Island, Gina who is 59, has moved in to her tiny home, off grid, and has finally achieved peace of mind after realising her post-divorce situation was so dire, the reality was living out of her car.

Some of these examples are akin to successful Therapy for the human soul!

When you compare these stories with the naysayers on the internet who declare that tiny houses are illegal (for the record: they are not illegal in any state or any council region in Australia, full stop); that it is impossible to find somewhere to park them (it is actually getting easier and easier to find spots to place tiny houses); and that the ‘the government is forcing people to live in boxes’ (no one is being ‘forced’ in to tiny homes, they are all loving it!)

- it simply highlights that the event has got a lot more work to do on getting information out there and encouraging people to discover the uses of tiny

houses and their positive impact on people’s lives everywhere.

Keep in mind that advocacy for an easier path for tiny houses, particularly with dealing with local councils, has never been more active. The housing crisis has created an environment where politicians are being forced to listen to solutions such as those real instances I have highlighted above, however the buck is being passed to councils who are struggling with infrastructure, regulation, and mostly a very NIMBY attitude towards these amazing solutions. What is now needed is - You. Every single phone call to council; Every Email written; Every signature on the many petitions; counts towards someone else being added to the many success stories in and around the tiny house movement. I urge you to keep the momentum going and help get the message across, as I can assure you that, behind the scenes, there is so much positivity and life-changing progress. It can only be described as a shining light across so many ‘crises’ and negative aspects facing society at the moment, and it is a pleasure to a part of a movement that can offer so much positive change to peoples’ lives.

www.tinyhomesexpo.com.au

Everything you ever wanted to know about living in a tiny home...

Our speakers bring a wealth of knowledge to the event. There are also marquees/desks in the area with community groups and associations that can help with your questions.

FINANCE:

We have a wonderful MC (who is currently taking a break to look after his health) - Paul Pritchett, who is on the Tiny House Association Board as Treasurer, and is also the Director of Great Escape Finance. Presenting in his place is his right hand man - Jamie. He has been working tirelessly, pushing for better deals for people that need finance. His talk focusses on getting “Finance preparedness” - giving you a better chance of a YES from a lender. His background knowledge of the tiny house industry, insurance and ATHA work is very insightful

SOLAR:

Steve attends many tiny home expos, and is aware that Solar can get confusing - so he keeps it simple and gives some guidance. This talk is best if you have questions… simple questions or real technical questions. Steve operates Sky Energy - offering an off grid solution. There are aways a few solar companies within the expo, where you can get information on what best suits your situation.

TOILETS:

We love this talk - because it brings out the sniggering school-kid in all of us! Go on - put up your hand and ask that embarrassing question - we love them. You will have Maddi or Jason from Eco Flo, or Water Wally for this talk - depending on availability. On a serious note: ensure you know the difference between what goes down your toilet (sewerage/black water) - and what goes down your sink/shower (grey water). Grey Water waste is important for your tiny house journey - especially as far as council is concerned.

LAND:

This talk has taken on a life of it’s own - with the lovely Briony Jenkinson. Briony Lives Tiny, Works Tiny and has helped hundreds of people find land to place their tiny house through ParkMyTinyHouse.com.au, and also land owners who are interested in being a host to a tiny home owner. Success, passion, and a very emotional journey is also discussed in her talk.

THE FUTURE:

Stephen Yarwood. An ex mayor (of Adelaide) and town planner, and a very intelligent man with a vision for the future - this is a DON’T MISS talk you will love. His insight to council workings, as well as his ability to get you to look forward… all the way to 2050, 2100 and beyond, makes this talk informative and very inspirational.

ELLE PATON:

We wonder if people realise how lucky we are to have Elle at the events.. her insight into tiny houses is incredible - and we can easily call her one of the cornerstones of the Tiny House movement in Australia. Living in her own tiny - in the middle of suburbia St Kilda, until her move to a Gippsland co-share community, and the fact that she co-founded the Tiny House Association, there are few people in the country with her experience. Listen to her story of “not taking NO” from the Vic council, and working with them to get a great result - and couple that with her endless knowledge on tiny builds, advocacy and the Australian Tiny House scene in general, you will find Elle a total inspiration.

OCCASIONALLY:

Some expos are peppered with news from the trenches of Advocacy - and the organiser Phae Barrett will try and add some insight to that through her “occasional” talks on stage - which are rarely scheduled as the event does also need to be ‘run’! However, when she has news, it feels like the “inside scoop” - and her work has given her endless stories of success from around the country (usually just before the ATHA segment - if you want to catch her - and most often the Q+A sessions at the end of each day.)

Q + A: We realise that you are scoping out the houses for most of the day and may miss a talk. Come to the speaker area in the afternoon 3.15pm Sat and Sun, (1.45pm Friday) - pop your hand up and ask anything you like to our panel.

Stephen Yarwood

Elle Paton

Briony Jenkinson

ARE TINY HOMES ILLEGAL?

No. "Tiny homes" are not illegal. They may be subject to your local council rules and regulations.

CAN I BUY LAND AND STICK A TINY HOUSE ON IT?

Vacant land means you will be trying to place your tiny house as a "Primary Dwelling", which entails the same/very similar application process through council as a normal size house. Think about Emergency Services (where do they come to?). Postal service. Town infrastructure.. if 100 families move in to a small community, are there appropriate schools/hospitals and other services available. Most importantly, Environmental Impact. Are you prepared for grey water waste, toilet waste? It can't just be buried into the land... even if it is YOUR land, because it can affect neighbouring land, wildlife etc. These are the aspects council will take most interest in. If the land has a primary dwelling already - then, as a SECONDARY dwelling, tiny houses have a much easier path.

DO COUNCILS ALLOW TINY HOUSES - DO I NEED A PERMIT?

Answer is No and No.

Because most council's do not recognise a "Tiny House", hence why people use the term Caravan or Mobile/moveable dwelling. AND.... every single council is different. There are few councils that have a 'Tiny house permit' other than the Sunshine Coast.

There are 537 Councils in Australia. Just two councils properly recognise tiny houses... just 2! Others may 'refer' to tiny houses - however a recent conversation with a council uncovered that they

were meaning 60sqm+ tiny houses? This highlights whywhen you call council and ask about a Tiny House - their vision of a Tiny House and yours will likely be exceptionally different! Thus, the initial information they are giving for "Tiny Houses" is not accurate, nor meets your needs. This is a problem when making first enquiries with council.

CAN I BUY A 3-4-5 BED TINY HOUSE?

If you need several bedrooms, you may be looking for a "Modular - or a house not on wheels). We have seen 3 bedroom configurationsalthough we have not seen 4/5 - yet. They are "Tiny Houses" - really small - AND they must weigh less than 4.5tonne if they are to be towed anywhere as this is the weight limit allowed on the roads. So as soon as you go bigger and bigger, you quickly reach the weight limit. A better option is to consider 2 small tiny houses, or look for a separate shower/toilet/utility that can be placed adjacent to the tiny house - add a wheelie room or two and a patio in between. A clever building design can achieve this. Modular houses can also achieve more bedrooms.

ARE THERE TINY HOUSE VILLAGES?

There is not a day that we do not receive a phone call from a passionate person asking why council do not get land and put lots of houses on it to ease the housing despair some people are going through. There is a huge attachment between tiny homes and homelessness. In essence, this sounds like an easy fix - and an entire BOOK needs to be written on this. In short, few councils have shown interest in

Regular questions that come to our office, and are seen on various Tiny house Community Forums, and also asked in our Speaker Hall...

tiny house villages as a homelessness fix. And the handful of communities who have achieved this/or tried to achieve this, have done so with both a lot of legal infrastructure and council liaison, which comes with some high administrational costs... which goes against the concept of "affordable housing".

A recent phone call with a housing representative, suggested buying a Caravan Park is the only way to set up a tiny home village.... it is unclear if such a caravan park would be able to house long term residents or just holiday maker style accommodation. Which again, goes against the grain of what is trying to be achieved. Behind the scenes there are village set-ups being set up that we are keeping an eye on - some work, some do not. There are also some council-backed "tinycommunities" for charities in the form of Nestd, YouTurn, and similar. It is a very complex issue, and the reasons would be in the answer on this page to the question - Can I Buy Land and Stick a Tiny House On It?

CAN I TRAVEL AROUND AUSTRALIA IN MY TINY HOUSE?

Not recommended at all. Caravans are built for thisTiny Houses are not. They’re built to be moved less often. There is a massive difference in size and height, and in general, they are not built to be taken on the road perpetually, albeit there are a couple of "Touring Tiny” designs, often called Microhouses. These types of homes have absolute minimal weight and are built for purpose. Check out Polka-dot villages who have a Tour with a tiny house designed to be

nomadic. And Havenwood Tiny Houses also have a touring version - (there are also 'pods', gypsy style vans, which are suited to a more nomadic use).

ON WHEELS / OFF WHEELS?

Tiny houses can be on wheels or on skids. Either way they are a moveable/ portable/ temporary dwelling.

CAN TINY HOUSE BE INSURED?

Yes. Some people report issues in finding insurance for living full term in a Tiny house and others seem to breeze through and get insurance in place without any problems. You need to decide if you are insuring your house as a “house" - or as a Caravan. When insuring as a ‘house’ it can be complicated…. Because it is is actually not a house! Try CIL - NRMA . Also, Benjamin and Benjamin, an insurance company that recognise tiny houses, and have specific insurance for them.

CAN I GET A TINY HOUSE MORTGAGE?

No. Not in the traditional sense of a 25+years, low interest, Insured mortgage. HOWEVER, there are movers and shakers in the industry changing all that - keep an eye on Great Escape Finance as they plough through this minefield of tiny finance and keep coming up with better packages for people. Right now you can finance a tiny house along similar lines of a personal loan, and Great Escape are experts on this subject.

CAN I AIRBNB A TINY HOUSE / FARM STAY HOST?

Actually, under current rules, it is easier to AirBNB/short stay a tiny house than live in one on

your own property - which is not cool for people under housing pressure, and is a strong reason why councils should be evening up the playing field. If you have land and wish to place a tiny house on your land for AirBNB, you can buy a tiny house -set it up at your cost and advertise your 'holiday accommodation".

ALSO, consider if you own land, that you could host people who BRING THEIR OWN tiny house, and just would like to rent a portion of your land only. No upfront costs to the landowner, and an easy, quick return @ $100$200 per week. Take a look at Parkmytinyhouse.com.au

ARE ALL TINY HOUSES SAFE AND BUILT TO CODE?

No they are not. There are no

regulations. This CAN open the industry to cowboys and you should be very astute in researching your tiny house builder. It is noticed on buy and sell groups/facebook and gumtree that there are hundreds of "tiny houses for sale". An astute builder will have a Website and social media pages with contact details - will be a member of the ATHA - will be either at an expo, or have a showroom you can visit and be open in their dealings with you. Many have builder licences, some can offer BAL certifications and other legitimate paperwork regarding work completed on your house. They will have a professional contract of sale (an invoice/receipt is not a contract).

Please be aware that a tiny

house builder is not obligated to inspect your land and prepare your land. They are providing a mobile dwelling. If you order one and want it placed halfway up a mountain, or even in the middle of a field - placing it there and getting set up safely (pinning down for high winds) is actually YOUR job. Some builders may offer this service, IF it is in their contract. Gas fittings, fire safety, electrical, plumbing, and all aspects of your home should be scrutinised before you order - performed by a qualified tradesperson. And, as with anything, you often get what you pay for. Be realistic. Is a cheap, imported prefabrication going to be a robust, council compliant Home? If you buy cheap, expect to do some 'extras' to

bring it up to standard at the very least.

OFF GRID / ON GRID?

Either. The Pro's of an off grid is the re-sale market is bigger. The house can change to ANY location, not just on grid locations. Investing up-front on off grid electricity, water and toilets, is a long term saving and fits well with the notion that tiny houses are eco friendly, sustainable and save you money.

WHERE TO FIND MORE INFO

Check the Resources page in this magazine - they are invaluable for getting great information on everything “Tiny"

Image courtesy of Unplgd

RESOURCES

Contacts

THE AUSTRALIAN TINY HOUSE ASSOCIATION

WWW.TINYHOUSE.ORG.AU

HEATHER SHEARER - THE CONVERSATION

www.theconversation.com/profiles/heather-shearer-138992/articles

FINANCE

www.gefinance.com.au/tinyhouses

PODCAST

www.tinyhouseconversations.com

WASTE WATER

www.waterwally.com.au

FINDING LAND / OFFERING LAND

www.parkmytinyhouse.com.au

www.polkadot.org.au/tinyapp

LEGAL LINKS

We have uploaded to the website Studies, Court Cases, Rulings, laws, and letters from Ministers.

RULING: A tiny house on wheels is a caravan

RULING: Council ordered to vacate a ‘show cause’ on a tiny house.

APPEAL: Couple Wins right to have a tiny house in backyard

STUDY: Reimagining the Backyard

LEGAL: Lists of precedent cases that can help

LETTERS: minister letters passing the buck to councils and their lack of understanding of the plight of a tiny house owner

COUNCILS: Links to councils who have tiny house policies (if your council does not have one - show them how it can be implemented)

PETITIONS: you can sign and help

SUBMISSIONS: examples of submissions for advocacy www.tinyhomesexpo.com.au/legal-links

Beware

As the Tiny Home Industry grows in popularity, there are a few reports of Scams appearing, and people left out of pocket. Attending an Expo you meet the builder face to face. See the product in all it’s glory and can inspect the work details yourself. Outside of an expo - you are relying on pictures and sales spin, and increasing your risk.

Here are some warnings!

• Things to look out for in advertisements include

- All the pictures are RENDERS (computer generated) - no real ones at all.

- No company name, no email, no website - advertised under a personal name

- If you ask a question on a forum - instantly PM’d by a supplier - Advertisements - too good to be true it usually is.

• FREE Tiny House Giveaway? This does the rounds perpetually - do not give your details to these people!

Cheap & Nasty - and Non-Compliant

Try not to get caught out with cheap products, paraded as ’Tiny Homes”, when in fact they are a person in Australia ordering straight from an 'Alibaba style' online wholesaler with poor quality control. In AUSTRALIA you need Australian Standards for plumbing, electrical and gas, and in particular, TRAILERS must be compliant to Road Use in Australia - OR, sold to you acknowledging that the house can not be moved On Road - only moved around your property.

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In VICTORIA - the Victorian Housing Statement, released last September can be found in PDF format here: www.vic.gov.au/housing-statement.

Significantly page 11 refers to secondary dwellings and the elimination of need for permits from council: “Dwelling garden units won’t require a planning permit if they’re less than 60 square metres”.

In NSW - Again, there is State legislation that planning permission is not required, however there is also some new amendments that may be changing that (at time of going to print no update has been issued). In general, the NSW legislations and local council rules and regulations, are very vague and loose - with rural areas having an ‘over-riding legislation’ as well as a ‘ disaster response’ legislation, that makes understanding what applies to each individual somewhat confusing. If you are referred to your LOCAL council, please see the below on QLD/SA/TAS/WA/NT as it may be relevant. Also remember that the NSW Land and Registry Court has ruled that Tiny Houses on Wheels ARE CARAVANS and can not be treated as houses: (See www.tinyhomesexpo.com.au/legallinks).

In QLD/SA/TAS/WA/NT - State Authorities have pusillanimously given each council the final decision- and in general this has resulted in 90% of councils not even understanding what a tiny house is. In most instances Council have limited timeframes for how long they can be lived in. (Ie: you can only live in a caravan on your property for 30 days).

HOWEVER, in order to do this they have “invented” legislative phraseology that simply does not exist!

Generally they might state that you can stay in your caravan, but if you want to stay in longer than [number] of days, it needs a DA, because, if it is lived in long term, it is a structure subject to building laws.

Advocacy is also going back. Again. And Again. And again - asking the council to work WITH YOU. In all cases where I have personally helped individuals with getting a tiny house - there HAS been a path… eventually. Your first phone call may be met with ‘jargon’ that makes it all seem too hard. Those that keep going back… are now living in their tiny houses.

HOW TO DO THE OPPOSITE OF ADVOCACY

Jumping up and down - making entitled statements - calling councils ’Stupid’ - making statements such as 'Tiny Houses will solve Homelessness’ (not true), and - this one we see a lot - giving them a long, long list of your personal circumstances of woe, bad luck, oppression, as a reason to bend the rules… is the opposite of advocacy. In fact, as explained by our wonderful Mr Yarwood on stage - it is actually called ‘Corruption!”

Indeed, asking the council to Bypass all the normal Primary Dwelling rules and regulations that every other house has to adhere to… because your house is small, and you want to place it on your vacant block without any council interference, is just counter productive to advocacy. You will need a DA for a primary dwelling.

Declaring that a “building/structure”… when lived in for a certain amount of time... “becomes something else” can not be found in the Building Code of Australia, nor any property law of any kind. In fact, within precedent court case transcripts, judges have found the exact opposite to be true. For those that want to read legislation - there are links uploaded here: www.tinyhomesexpo.com.au/legal-links

ADVOCACY

Advocacy is SIMPLY discussing with your council.

If your local council is receiving 100 calls a week and everyone is going back and fourth over all these ‘grey areas’ - councils will make it an agenda to resolve the issues, and acknowledge Tiny Homes.

A great way to help them is to show them the precedent laws (especially if they are asking for a DA on your Caravan) - and also show them the way forward… such as showing them this MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE revised regulation here: [it is a long url - but google the words: Mount- AlexanderShire- Tiny- House, and it comes straight up: https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Council/Local-laws-permits-andfines/Local-laws/Caravans-and-tiny-houses-on-wheels-on-private-property

And you CAN get a tiny house through council if you spend some time - being calm and going through their procedures.

EDUCATE YOUR COUNCIL

It is also unfortunate that we - as the constituents - have had to become 'the Educators'.

You will find many councils actually will give you a path that does not work, or make statements that are slightly untrue (your caravan needs a DA; you need to park in Caravan parks; your granny flat needs a blood relative living in it; are all examples of statements that are given out by council staff on a regular basis, and are incorrect).

If this happens to you - go back again with more information and teach them - it is arduous - and council need only look to the ATHA (Australian Tiny House Association) website where there is peer researched template legislation; or meet with the many advocacy groups that have been fighting for acknowledgement for over 6-10 years; or research the changes made by Mount Alexander Shire VIC, Esperance WA, or Sunshine Coast QLD (permit application process), and Surf Coast Shire Vic, and others that have taken positive action to allow people to house themselves. National Forums in 2023 have been tackling the housing crisis, INCLUDING tiny houses… we are just waiting on Council to take note and physically do something. *(sidetone: those councils that say their hands are tied by state legislation… not true either, I have personal letters from State leaders categorically stating that local council has ultimate power to allow tiny houses in their Shires).

The Wheels are turning - your voice counts - make yourself heard and tell your council to look for a way forward. It requires a simple changing of words within council, and in reality takes just weeks to implement - creating a lot of relief and positivity within their community.

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Thoughtful spaces made with both you and the planet in mind. Our team combines engineering and technical building expertise to create tiny spaces that are both thoughtful and functional. Whether you’d like to simplify your everyday living, or relax with a lazy long weekend out bush, every space is created with careful consideration on what matters most to you. From unique bush escapes to urban alternatives, all of our spaces acknowledge the need to do more with less.

Ph: 0411 431 512 Email: hello@madebybare.com.au

LaBaraque is a beautiful cabin. You want to live healthy, cosy, do something for the planet and feel unique?

LaBaraque is for you. Thermally insulated with hempcrete the wall system is breathable and ventilated to provide comfort and air quality. This very innovative building system is the reflection of 15 years of R&D and thinking, Mathieu Gervais the creator is a registered builder and has 30 years of experience in prefab & house building. This cabin has a low carbon impact and uses bio based materials. Different options are available in sizes, shapes. Colours are customizable

LaBaraque will blow your mind and reignite your child's energy. Mathieu - 0400 044 498 mathieu@labaraque.com.au

Need a Tiny House Moved?

SPLIT SYSTEM:

NATURE LOO ALECTURA

• Up to 5 people

• Minimum 500mm underfloor clearance

• 2 models - Comfort and Premium

SELF-CONTAINED SYSTEM: ECOLET SEPARERA MINI

• Up to 2 people

• Urine diversion

• 2 models - Container and Extraction

Wandering Wagons

Wondering Wagons build bespoke bowtop wagons. Each wagon is unique in its design and can be built to order. Whether you are after a home studio, retreat, or to hit the road we can build your idea.

Wandering wagons also offer accommodation here on the Mornington Peninsula. Stay on a quiet farm in Boneo and surround yourself with nature while enjoying the simple luxury of the wagon. Each wagon is uniquely designed using upcycled and handmade elements. Your Wagon experience will be a quirky and fun alternative that can be towed to your tranquil paradise or adventure easily. info.gypsywagons@gmail.com

0456 548 899

We also custom build boho wagons

ABOUT OUR QUARTERS

We proudly build exceptional quality 1 & 2 bedroom superior modular accommodation pods in both 72sqm & 60sqm sizes. These boast large bedrooms, bathrooms & living spaces, allowing our clients to use proportionate furniture as you would in a residential home.

We have also recently introduced our super sleek 42sqm open plan Studio.

Our Quarters are built and constructed in Hesse, Victoria, & we deliver Australia wide. We pride ourselves in only involving the skills of local trades & suppliers, as our community is very important to us.

SPECIFICATIONS & INCLUSIONS

• Certified steel base, timber frame & structure

• Commercial grade double glazed windows

• Internal & external wall linings

• Colourbond roofing and gutters

• Superior spray insulation

• All kitchen appliances & fittings

• All bathrooms fixtures & fittings

• Quality timber flooring

• Sleek lighting including exterior & flood lights

• Reverse cycle heating & cooling

• Choice of colour palate

Instagram @the_quartersco

Ph: 0402 464 543

www.thequartersco.com.au

Candy Constructions are a small, custom tiny home building company, located on the Mornington Peninsula. The team at Candy Constructions are passionate about the natural element of timber, and they endeavour to expose the raw beauty of this element in all of their builds. The Candy Constructions philosophy is underpinned with sustainable building practices, whilst delivering highly functional and high quality living. Get in contact if you would like a free consultation or if you would like to come and check out the warehouse.

Dylan Candy: 0422 865 525 dylanjcandy@gmail.com insta: @candyconstructions www.candyconstructions.com.au

Ace Portables offers quality dongas for sale at affordable prices. Bring your vision to life for less with the portable building pros. We are the best in Australia for portable dongas. Contact us for a quality build for a longer life.

Get your next project off the ground with custom-designed portable buildings from Ace Portables. We take pride in creating high-quality spaces

needs,

from scratch at our site in Pakenham, Victoria. With contacts in all the right places and transportation available Australia-wide, we keep your project affordable and transparent, with no corners cut or hidden costs. That is why a build with Ace is as easy as it gets.

Experience the freedom of a simpler, more sustainable way of life that is ‘little’ living.

Piccolo Living provides functional and beautifully finished tiny homes that embrace a minimalist lifestyle while maximizing comfort and quality. Bringing two decades of residential building experience to our boutique tiny homes - we produce high quality dwellings, built with expert craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail for the final product.

All our models are built on wheels to offer flexibility and ease of movement. With a focus on accessibility and thoughtfully curated living options we can tailor to a variety of different lifestyles with our Tiny Home designs.

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“TOO LUXURIOUS TO BE A TINY HOME.”

Rebello Wines is a renowned winery, with a string of accolades, including Strawbellini (now Moscato Strawberry Sparkling) taking out double gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, where it was the only Australian wine to do so. Predicting the rise in popularity of cider several years ago, Rebello Wines branched out to create a fun and adventurous sister brand: Cheeky Rascal Cider. Cheeky is home to Australia’s first 100% real fruit cider, and stands by a mantra of no artificial colours, flavours or concentrates.

0431 477 764. info@cheekyrascal.com.au

TINY HOME TURN KEY

6m to 11 meters available

Steel Frame/Quality Fitout

Rustic Durable/Low Maintainance Siding

6m right through to 11m sizes available. Ask on our stand what we have available right now!

See the large amount of standard Inclusions that make up these amazing Tiny Home packages. Quality brands are only used for the fixtures and fittings.

Brad has over 30 years experience in the building industry, serving clients in the Central coast area and beyond.

If there’s anything the team can help you with at all, give them a call and arrange for a preliminary on site consultation at your convenience. With a fully qualified staff including in house Architect, Brad The Builder specialise in the domestic market, building Granny Flats, new homes and new town houses for set prices or set per sqm prices.

FROM STUDIO OFFICES TO LUXURY ECO-TOURISM ACCOMODATION

Empowering customers to rethink modular building and design, connecting occupants with their environment seamlessly and comfortably.

Pod style outdoor living which will inspire owners to imagine the possibilities; whether its luxury eco-tourism accommodation, or a stylish and customisable home studio or office.

DESIGNED TO INSPIRE

Phone: 0405 037 900

Email: info@elsewherepods.com

Website: elsewherepods.com

Instagram: @elsewhere_pods

Facebook: facebook.com/elsewherepods

AUTOMOTIVE | MARINE | RV | OFF-GRID LIVING

Greenblock Tiny Houses

Greenblock’s high-insulated tiny houses redefine sustainable living, blending innovation with simplicity. Crafted with energy-efficient materials, these homes reduce carbon footprints and offer year-round comfort. The unique perk is the freedom to live minimally without permits in Victoria, allowing for easy customization and relocation.

Join the sustainable living revolution with Greenblock – your dream tiny house is just a step away.

0429 339 122

www.greenblocksystem.com.au

All Footings Solutions is 100% Australian made based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Our product (ALLFOOT) is a fully engineered concrete free footing that is available to be designed, manufactured, supplied, and installed anywhere across Australia.

Our concrete free foundations are especially useful when you need solid footings in hard access sites or troubled soils. No heavy machinery is required to install an (ALLFOOT) product as it is quick and easy to install and environment friendly.

Email: info@allfootings.com.au

Phone: 03 8596 2059

Webpage: www.allfootingsolutions.com.au

Discover DECO’s range of Australian-made solid aluminium building products and systems, all easy to install and effortless to maintain. All products come pre-finished in our exclusive range of Super Durable™ powder coat finishes, including the beautiful DecoWood® timber-look finish..

With many years of experience in the building industry and aluminium finishing, Ross Doonansaw potential in groundbreaking new powder coating sublimation technology that had been developed in Italy. After travelling to Italy to learn more about these processes, Ross made the bold decision to start his own aluminium photo imaging business.

Ross's philosophy was simple - to deliver a unique high quality, aesthetically pleasing durable finish for aluminium building products, whilst also delivering exceptional standards of quality and service to customers.

admin@deco.net.au 02 9603 1888

Framehab Steel Frames is a bespoke frame manufacturer supplying quality light gauge steel frames for tiny homes on wheels, studios, cabins and granny 昀ats.

Manufactured using only the highest quality Australian Bluescope Truecore®Steel our frames are stronger and lighter than traditional timber framing.

Lightweight Lighter than timber while maintaining strength

Strong 50 Year Structural warranty provides peace of mind.

Fast prefabricated steel frames are quick and easy to install.

Quality - Engineered to Australian Standards

A division of Treehab Tiny Houses, The Framehab team draws on 昀ve years of experience in the tiny house industry to provide expertise and advice on frame design and tiny house building requirements.

treehab.com.au

Live tiny. Explore big.

At Treehab we focus on providing tailored housing solutions for sustainable living and tourism. We were formed by people who are passionate about design, innovation and most importantly sustainability.

Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that are environmentally sound and sustainable.

• Our tiny homes have con昀gurations that sleep up to six people comfortably, with room for a king size bed in our loft designs!

• Single level, loft and seperate bedroom designs available

• Various kitchen con昀gurations available with smaller or full sized appliances to suit your needs

• Plenty of bathroom space – Full sized shower, slimline vanity and choice of composting or plumbed toilet

• Fully insulated with split system options

• Trailer includes break-away system and electric brakes

• O昀 grid packages available

• Australian made steel frame with 50 year structural warranty

• Australian made cladding, steel and timber options

treehab.com.au 1300 792 132 | info@treehab.com.au