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Shellharbour’s two-year tiny-homes trial
What the first reported NSW council pilot may mean for mobile tiny homes and local housing policy.
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ExplainersTiny Homes, Mobile Homes and Granny Flats: What Is the Difference?
A practical guide to the terms people often use interchangeably—and why the intended use, trailer, foundations and approval pathway matter.
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Planning & ApprovalsCan You Live in a Tiny Home on Vacant Land in NSW?
Why a registered trailer is not, by itself, permission for permanent residential occupation—and what to check before buying land or a home.
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Industry NewsShellharbour’s Tiny Homes Pilot: What the NSW Trial Could Mean
Shellharbour has adopted planning changes for a two-year mobile tiny-home trial. Here is what has been reported—and what still needs to happen.
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FinanceFinancing a Prefab Granny Flat as an Older Homeowner
A plain-English overview of equity top-ups, construction finance, reverse mortgages and the questions older NSW homeowners should ask.
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FinanceFinancing a Fixed Modular Home vs a Tiny Home on Wheels
The key finance distinction is whether the home becomes part of the real property or remains a moveable trailer asset.
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Planning & ApprovalsNSW Tiny-Home Site and Approval Checklist
A practical list of the property, access, servicing and approval questions to resolve before ordering a fixed or trailer-based tiny home.
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Videos & ResourcesTiny-Home Video and Reading Library
A curated place for videos, council updates and useful background reading about tiny homes, moveable dwellings and modular housing.
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