STUNNING Granny Flat Installed With No Council Building Approval in NSW

[@yardsausage]

the older i get, i see things like that and say to myself..thats all i really need..

[@baghdadcamper]

Smart i say

[@poerava]

All you need is a sprinter van home

[@dennisfreebairn8754]

Yep!!! When I was in my late teens I lived in a nice caravan park in Adelaide in a cabin. Had toilet and a shower and I used a camping washing machine. All I ever needed

[@dori-annegoodall4383]

In agreement 👍🏼👍🏼

[@poerava]

@Tony F Ah gotcha Yes. Van life with dogs could be tricky

[@islanddweller3674]

I live in Ireland in what is called a demountable dwelling. An upbeat caravan. It was supposed to be temporary but it is perfectly fine. WIth a sold fuel stove that heats the water, radiators etc. Owned by the Council in a remote place where no one else wanted to live. Love it!

[@zfrxsty6687]

your own land correct seems to be impossible to dio in the uk ireland let you live here full, time without prsmission?

[@KeikoMushi]

Demountables are a thing in Australia as well. I think that VanHomes might be trying to market their products in a certain way as demountable homes have a reputation for being too warm in summer. That being said, the one demountable home that my family lived in briefly didn't have that issue at all.

[@traceycrawford9938]

Can I please move to Ireland? Australia sucks now. Local councils play God here, we can’t do anything. And our homelessness problem is growing worse everyday. Particularly for older women who stayed home to raise their children (so they don’t have much Superannuation saved). I’m in that category. Poor old ladies in their 70’s, living in tents or their cars 😢. Where I’m temporarily living in Victoria, there’s a huge rental shortage but we we’re not ‘allowed’ to live in a caravan in someone’s backyards for more than 12 months (and that’s IF they approve it with a permit). Caravan parks are closing down and the ones that are left have decades long waiting lists OR only allow part-time holiday living (not permanent). If you have some money, you CAN buy cheap land in the middle of nowhere but then they won’t ‘allow’ us to put a tiny house or a caravan on it 🤦🏻‍♀️. And the councils only approve granny flats and bungalows in backyards if you can meet all their ridiculously stringent rules, which many can’t. *And that’s if you have friends or family with a backyard they are willing to share. The waiting list for public housing in my area is also 25 YEARS PLUS!? And on top of all that, if you end up living in your car or van, that’s illegal here too 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Just having basic/shelter, a roof over your head shouldn’t be this hard (especially for the most vulnerable people) 😢 #TheWholeDamnSystemIsWrong

[@tobsternater]

sounds fantastic! Go Ireland!!

[@robynfoster6371]

​@@traceycrawford9938can I come with you?

[@Lilmiket1000]

This is pretty insane. This could help so many! Council approval is one of those hoops they like to try to use to block people from helping others. My mom became homeless when her husband died and I've been trying to figure out an affordable way to build a structure in my backyard for her. This would be perfect. Shes disabled so she cannot work. I have no problem with her living with me but she wants her own space which is 100% understandable.

[@deathsanguish4091]

Good luck with building a nice place for your mum. I hope everything works out for you both.

[@soner818]

I agree, these caravan granny flats are awesome

[@cristinadriviera8144]

Lakario Davis+ So kind of you! I pray you get everything you need to get it done quickly and cheaply.

[@hausofrocks]

❤

[@mela6046]

tell ure mom to go to the Philippines....rent is $70 a month... $120 a month....$140 a month...Sunshine Shoulders utuber shows some apt & Gio in the Philippines & the Philippine Info Channel shows some houses & condos etc & they have free live streams Q &Ans ...etc all free

[@lewdards1127]

this is pretty cool, funny how we live in a society where we have to be really sneaky and roam the grey areas of the rule book just to have a shelter over our heads.

[@paulcorradini1662]

local government has way way to much say over what we do on our own land.If we aren't hurting anyone or being destructive as far as I'm concerned council can fuck off

[@jodyrussell4260]

I agree. Gotta do what works

[@TravisHi_YT]

How is that funny? It's disgusting.

[@lewdards1127]

@@TravisHi_YT yes its absolutely disgusting. the funny part is that we live in a "prosperous" and "free" society yet cannot legally live in a "non-approved" dwelling. and those who do are punished.

[@helenahayes6150]

so true

[@gilfgrow9461]

I really hope this becomes a thing in the future, I would love to see this in world use and no one was ever homeless ❤️ or had to live in less than housing because of financial status.

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi beautiful How are you doing?

[@belindabrewer5271]

Build them in USA .... Many people here want affordable homes to live off grid .... add solar panels to roof & it would fit needs of many !!!

[@flyingking906]

Costing price plz

[@mindimoom9142]

There are plenty of tiny home manufacturers in the US.

[@ywoolf1587]

@@flyingking906 pricing is in the description, takes you to a new web page

[@celloallo4968]

@@flyingking906 it is to much money. That in this video is 109.000€ . Please look at garden houses . In Germany we have something like that for 10.000-20.000 Euro it is a garden House. A small garden House cost you 600 euro, a bigger one, 2000 euro.

[@VanHomes]

@@celloallo4968 our prices are in AUD - $109,000 = $69,000€. In Germany there are less restrictions on building zones like Australia has.

[@Vexarax]

My grandma got one like this here in NZ except on wheels, so it's a two bedroom house (with really nice wood finishings) but because it's built 'on wheels' it counts as a caravan and not a home. You absolutely wouldn't know though, when you walk inside (and from the outside) it looks exactly like a house! :D

[@judym4673]

Where did she get hers from ? And what part of NZ does she live in 😊

[@daliamcmahon5884]

I want one!! I want it to be 1700sq feet. And i want it to be built in the jungles of fiji.

[@Mr3kiwis]

I'm not sure whether it's a national or local requirement but here in the Wanganui District, if you connect to plumbing or electricity (other than by an extension cord) it's deemed to be a building as well as a vehicle and requires a permit. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't get away with the fact that it's more than 30sqm once extended, either. If I'm wrong, I'd love to be corrected as we'd love to be able to get something like this!

[@Vexarax]

@@Mr3kiwis - hi there!! My grandma and grandad have a generator for their electricity which they only turn on the evenings for a little while. They have some solar power and also gas for cooking etc. Their water comes from a tank on the roof, and they are not connected to sewage because they have a composting toilet - I think that's how they got around those regulations? They are on the West Coast of the South Island so regulations could also be different there as it's so isolated, they're out in the bush about an hours drive out of Greymouth :) I hope you can eventually find a solution that works for you so you can eventually have something similar :D

[@bobmitchell8012]

This one is on wheels too, like he said, it is registered as a Caravan.

[@mchammer5034]

So many comments regarding council approval. These guys have done their homework and if u listen to what they said - if you're in NSW you're sweet. Check with your council beforehand and see if it fits the criteria, and certain things can be customised to suit requirements. Pretty simple! As someone who has done this on a smaller scale (a third this size) and built to satisfy local council, I'm impressed how well they've streamlined it - both the council compliance side of things and the physical design. Every stage has been thought out and simplified so it's easy at the customers end. To see how quickly it assembled, how easy they've made it to connect services, and how large and open the space is once it's set up is seriously impressive. If u haven't physically gone through this process yourself I dont think u can appreciate how clever this is. Unreal, that's a real Aussie approach to affordable housing. Legend effort.

[@hernandezfernandez1565]

yep agree - all relates to your council so check with YOUR concil and these guys to see if it can happen

[@lideabarker8161]

Betcha they change those rules real soon.

[@aaronleverton4221]

@@lideabarker8161 They've had 13 years.

[@michelifig6356]

Yep, as long as there is an existing dwelling on your property for the 'overflow' of people.

[@truthandlife4101]

If you have the land who owns you ? You pay rates, well shut your mouth and get on with living. Neighbor are a problem at times.

[@lamancha7066]

Great concept to have in the US and not deal with the pain and inconvenience of permitting specially in rural areas, why do I have to cash out thousands of dollars if I want to put anything I want in my property of 100 acres. Well done.

[@Rosesraspberries72]

Yeah I can’t wrap my head around how they can tell us what to build on our own land. Corruption at its best.

[@jeb284]

Some parts of usa have rule against having RV in one’s own home , least my neighborhood does (HOA) .

[@redwolfexr]

er, homesteaders and tiny home enthusiasts have been using/abusing the "travel trailer" exemptions for years in the US. Pretty much all tiny homes either sits on a trailer base or its a houseboat format. There are a lot of reasons town/cities get into restricting builds and have zoning departments. Some good, some bad.

[@zebfox011]

@@Rosesraspberries72 because it's not your land. You just lease it from the government. Want proof? Don't pay your yearly lease fee, ie property taxes

[@Rosesraspberries72]

@@zebfox011 yeah the fuckers would take it away.

[@johnlowe8418]

I would consider pre-laid anchor points in the pad in high wind zones.

[@VanHomes]

Hi John, Great idea! We do advise this for customers in high wind areas, all VanHomes come with tie-down points around our base and roof line.

[@lucyloose2841]

Anything to avoid a system that just drags you through a red tape nightmare and makes accommodating yourself or family a financial and logistical nightmare...well done guys

[@lucyloose2841]

@Sharon Keith that would do me...except when we get 980ml of rain like recently lol

[@celloallo4968]

@@lucyloose2841 please can you explain what you totally mean. I don't understand this. And I hope really that you can tell me. So that I know more information. Please tell me. I am from Germany and turkey. I live in the 2 places. My brother can come to Australia to work. By prosecur. That is why I will and must know more about Australia and what you mean. Please tell me. Thank you

[@lucyloose2841]

@@celloallo4968 in Australia we have councils that manage alot of our country and they dictate alot of, if not just about everything you can build on your own private land...there a bit like a legal mafia that you need permission from and have to pay.

[@celloallo4968]

@@lucyloose2841 thank you for your answer

[@bonniewatson178]

@@lucyloose2841 no better here in the States, in some states it’s illegal to collect rain water!

[@bobcummings154]

It's a shame that here in the UK that we have too many restrictions that would allow this as it would be a great way of helping to relieve the serious housing problem that we have here

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Its that way all over.. id love to find a van dweller to share with.

[@bobcummings154]

@@cherriemckinstry131 Me too

[@darthkek1953]

The book "Field to Farm" shows how you can make a barn liveable without planning permission.

[@melbournesubtropicfruits9474]

Its alot colder in UK needing way thicker insulation & double / triple glazing

[@wilmaknight9127]

Being in Scotland it's the wind I'd be worried about, but this would be amazing for young families if they can find land to purchase or rent , I'd love this

[@southaussielad2496]

This is incredible. Imagine having a few of these on a property with a couple of mates and their families, split the cost of the vans and land amongst everyone, especially somewhere like that, looks amazing 👌

[@DavidNotSolomon]

Register the property as a caravan park, that is one way around restrictive laws.

[@TaxEvasi0n]

David Not Solomon Does that have any higher on going costs, as it would be seen as a business land?

[@icewallflatearth1158]

This isn't affordable at all... Might as well just buy a mobile home.. or even a camper at half the price

[@sid2112]

Then the drama starts! Believe me, it gets tried a lot and it always ends up like that.

[@otiliaioan5348]

Awesome!!

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

I live in oz and have been seriously thinking about off grid living/tiny houses/domes etc anything that i can afford to set up as my retirement come closer and closer, this is a fantastic alternative thanks..

[@Boyeaton1]

I have a better idea... Move to SE Asia and rent!

[@Niknteen1]

These days, with the way our usual weather patterns seem to be drifting southward, I'd be putting some effert in "wind safeing" that sail.. In some parts of NSW, i'd even go so far as pin down to around Cat4-5 cyclone winds.. just me. and my 2c worth. Nice idea people.. looks pretty awesome :)

[@kenwebster5053]

A friend has a tiny home. She found that many councils have time limitations regarding vans and tiny homes etc. Basically she has to fly under their radar.

[@VanHomes]

Hi Ken, Outside of NSW this is the case, however in NSW there is a statewide exemption for caravans that applies to every council. You can check it out here: bit.ly/3cjn4Gz

[@kenwebster5053]

@@VanHomes Your talking about exemption b which requires the owner of the van also be the owner of the land, and the occupier be a member of the household. That's a very specific case and the one you actually site. You are technically correct in that specific case. It's just not the case for a lot of people wishing to do this. "(b) the installation of not more than one caravan or campervan on land occupied by the owner of the caravan or campervan in connection with that owner’s dwelling-house, so long as it is used for habitation only by the owner or by members of the owner’s household and is maintained in a safe and healthy condition, or"

[@VanHomes]

​@@kenwebster5053 Yes that's correct, this video documents that this customer did not need council approval for her intended use, which falls under clause (b) A very large number of our clients use our product under this exemption, which is why we document that it can in fact be done as it's not currently a well-known exemption.

[@EGGZ1983]

@@VanHomes alarm bells are ringing big time when you have to use loop holes in legislation. Legislation changes all the time. People honesty is questioned. I will say the houses do look nice tho. Don't think this will work. Just get council approval, get your own land and build a container home. Reason I look at this is because I live in NQ. block of land you can own for 80k near the beach. I know NSW is a different can of worms. I'm originally from Sydney and it's way overpriced it's a joke.

[@DiscoFang]

@@VanHomes How did this get hooked up to sewerage? Without that, it’s not a “granny flat” it’s just a sleepout.

[@peterharrison3318]

I don't live in Australia, and I don't need a Granny Flat. But still enjoyed the video :)

[@tonybalinger8374]

What an amazing piece of technology - I think this would have global appeal in so many parts of the world... congrats to you guys who developed this....T

[@leokimvideo]

Problem I have is if my neighbours saw this just appear in my backyard they would immediately report me to council.

[@VanHomes]

Depends on where you are based - this is legal in NSW. www.vanhomes.com.au/your-council-bypass

[@poetwarriordad]

What about Queensland (sunshine coast council)?

[@stuffedgrubs]

​@@poetwarriordad probably be a yes with exceptions. I only say this cause aren't they kicking all the houseboats off the river??

[@gregorybathurst7171]

A little fireworks accident may change your nosey neighbors point of view .

[@TheKodiak72]

@@VanHomes What you dont tell people.. its only legal with exemptions, If that is on your property longer then 3 years youll be in trouble.. But I no doubt know you dont tell people that to make sales.

[@LarryRichelli]

I sure would like to find something like this in the USA

[@joecollins1823]

Boxabl - currently building a plant in Las Vegas

[@raquellambropoulos279]

@@joecollins1823 really im in Henderson!! Disabled with cancer and i have a 15 yr old son so i can't move into a low housing for Disabled. My enrire disabilty check goes to rent. This would be amazing for me.

[@andrewm6786]

This is basically a kickstarter. Like 90% of kickstarters never deliver anything to the public. I wouldn't put your hopes in this

[@thisismylovehandle]

@@tschoppet boxable had a three year waiting list and aren't actually manufacturing much...

[@tschoppet]

@@thisismylovehandle I would have thought they were increasing production, especially with the nod from Elon Musk ...

[@msmilby199]

Wish we had these in the US. That is a really nice home.

[@davidfoster9890]

I see so many attempts at 're-inventing a caravan. I live in a caravan, UK. Best decision ever.

[@bobcummings154]

How do you manage to that .I was going to buy land in Wales and live in a caravan but was told by councils that they wouldn't allow it.stuck with a house now. But would still like to do it

[@snake21ab]

It's beautiful but let's be honest, this type is suitable only between subtropics , in temperate zone the draft in winter is gonna kill you.

[@BC5391]

Interesting, I did something similar 40 years ago for a company here in the North Eastern USA. But I like yours much more compact

[@bob_thebuilder]

I suspect that you'd get pretty cold in one of those in winter, but otherwise a really clever, innovative set up. Well done guys!

[@VanHomes]

Hi Bob, These are quite well insulated, and with a split-system A/C they stay nice and warm.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

What do you do around the base of the of the Van Home to stop cold air, and hide the metal? Do you install some sort of skirting with ummm insulation board to keep the Van Home floors warm in the winter??? Nice VanHome for sure great thinking out of the box on this one!!! God's blessings. Beautiful home.

[@michelifig6356]

They used a sealant tape in the vid for draughts

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Sandra You got a cute name. Lol

[@katywuste9054]

It’s gorgeous and such a nice idea for elderly parents

[@gaius_enceladus]

Nice! Beautiful area of Aussie bush there too - cheers from New Zealand!

[@fanfare100]

That looks nice enough to consider moving it and placing it even in a location where a Council doesn't even exist!

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

Is there such a place .

[@fanfare100]

@@sophiajoyceferry7150 Yes, most of the Republic of Panama. You just need the nod from a local architect. But since you are not actually architecting anything here, the architect would just need to ensure it is safe and structurally sound but mostly that the foundation upon which you plan to erect it is sufficiently sound to withstand it's weight for the duration of it's permanence. All of these things require a fraction of the red tape a Council usually requires. kzbin.info/door/di9MNEDRtJY4mpVSolRfjAvideos?view=0&sort=dd

[@Niveets]

Love my VanHome, shook today on the 22nd September 2021 due to an earthquake in Victoria OZ, no worries mate.

[@VanHomes]

Hi Steevin, We're glad to hear! They're built Aussie tough!

[@heartobefelt]

@@VanHomes made in China ?

[@calgal7828]

Here in the US there are so many restrictions this is almost impossible. This is a very nice rig!

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi beautiful You got a cute name. Lol

[@calgal7828]

@@robertmichael3860 Hi Robert! Take care out there. 😎

[@robertmichael3860]

Thanks

[@martinsnowden2825]

Great design and good thinking, anything that cuts red tape and costs and lets you get on with life is a bonus!

[@alexanderturl]

Great design and clear, no bullshit run down of what is/isn’t required. Hope this venture goes well mate.

[@ivandinsmore6217]

This would be my perfect house. I wish it was available in the UK.

[@robertlower6212]

I think the nearest we could get in UK is a cabin made from containers!

[@greatdaneacdc]

Paper less construction Love it ! Could say that again “No council approval “! Thanks

[@traceycrawford9938]

I don’t think councils would allow this in Victoria. It’s ridiculous how much input they have on land WE OWN

[@VarietyGamerChannel]

You don't actually own it, since you pay land rights taxes, you just own the right to reside on and pay taxes for that land. When you sell it you hand over your deed to the land residency right to another serf who will have to pay taxes to the nobility into perpetuity. Failure to pay taxes leads to eviction and confiscation of land.

[@sharonjones6783]

Why wouldn’t Vic councils approve it, it’s for a family member to live in on your property, you can get a council home in Vic put in your backyard for the very same reasons

[@traceycrawford9938]

@@sharonjones6783 There are very strict rules for putting a council granny flat on a property too.

[@chiraqhanns6952]

@Tracey Crawford Do you know how tall the ceilings are to this VanHome because my height is 6"4.

[@traceycrawford9938]

@@chiraqhanns6952 I don’t know, sorry

[@roysmith6010]

Yes!! Exactly my idea 💡 This is my tiny house idea someone brought it to life. This is so Cool

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

I love loopholes! Great looking product! Well done

[@pietpietersen6070]

Amazing that the whole building Comes out of a trailer.

[@carltongirl95]

Beautiful guy's well done Council's are a pain in the butt to deal with at the best of time's...I love this idea I hope your business goes from strength to strength 💜

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Anne How are you doing?

[@makalabeckerleg1109]

I’d be more than happy with it.. brilliant idea..

[@jedics1]

He says multiple times 'you don't need council approval' which is true for the building IF there is already an existing building AND there are usually restrictions on being able to actually live in it. A grey area that is difficult to enforce but if you have a council with to much time on their hands? Definitely something to consider given their purchase price and then time and money involved should you have to move it. Don't get me wrong though, there has never been a better time to raise hell against money grabbing council restrictions and your basic right to some affordable shelter.

[@VanHomes]

Hi, thank you for your comment and support for people's basic right to affordable shelter. In late 2018 VanHomes with one of its customer challenged a NSW Council in the Land & Environment Court resulting in a precedent be set clarifying "the grey area" that a member of the household of an existing dwelling on the property can permanently live in a caravan (the granny flat) without council approval.

[@jedics1]

@@VanHomes Congrats, hopefully the example makes it easier for others in the future asI know there are lots of councils that are just not open to it....

[@locknload9222]

Well done! Just read this response

[@DiscoFang]

So no council permit required for the extra drainage connections? That'd be odd.

[@anouk4862]

@@VanHomes does this also apply to QLD? And what does a flat like this cost, incl delivery etc as seen in this clip?

[@CodySkidmorenh]

How well does one of these stand up to a harsh winter? Something where the temperature is between zero and 29 degrees Fahrenheit?

[@mattspinaze15]

you guys should do some serious advertising up here in Northern NSW - so many people are trying to find home alternatives since the flood disaster.

[@CraftopiaDigitalDesigns]

Great idea, only thing is the price of land in the Northern Rivers. And what is either approval as long as there's an existing residence on the property?

[@peterh8253]

Top idea. I see a lot of comments about council approval, but given current housing supply issues, I suspect we may see things made easier for people wanting to adopt the tiny home/portable approach. Unfortunately in NSW, many councils have approval rules that prevent this being a permanent style of living. Might not need approval for a caravan, but usually it can only be used as a prime residence for a temporary period. Stupid laws because there is nothing stopping anyone from living year-round in a mobile home, as long as they move site as required.

[@edwardponder66]

Great work guys, covering all the bases especially those council permits!

[@yvonneyvonne2513]

What a wonderful idea! We need this in the US. Almost impossible to find affordable housing here these days. Believe me, I know. I'm a quasi-homeless couch surfing granny stuck in COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium limbo. Even with a solid rent payment history, my "income isn't high enough to qualify" for what little housing is out there. What I could do with this and a quarter acre lot on the edge of town.

[@megastick9324]

You’d still have to pay for it, and a place to put it.

[@stanleyhape8427]

@Yvonne So buy a RV then.

[@margareth1504]

With that inspiring attitutude you have, you have got to find a way to get what you want. And I like your limbo description as a quasi-homeless couch surfing granny stuck in corella 19 eviction moratorium limbo. :)

[@Wilbargosh]

Council approvals are not difficult if you comply with the building standards and use a private certifier. A 4m W x 7m L x 3m H Titan shed on slab with water, plumbing, electricity, insulation, plastered walls etc can be completed for under $20k

[@VanHomes]

Hi Paul, you are very correct that Council approvals are not difficult to obtain if you comply with the Council rules. This is what makes VanHomes so attractive, it complies with the Council rules as we proved in the Land & Environment Court in late 2018. The shed option is definitely a much cheaper option and is very easy to get Council or Private Certifier approval to build. Once you add water, electricity, insulation, plaster the walls etc they would be quite comfortable to live in. However, the Council and private certifiers give approval on sheds easier than they do on a home based on that Sheds are "a Class 10 Building" and under Australian Building codes, a Class 10 Building is non-habitable. This means living in a shed would technically be illegal even though you have the approval to build it.

[@jessbunker7801]

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[@liabeachy]

Councils are lazy corruptible and salary piglets so people will find a way to live how they want especially since their money and property . Councils have way too much power over citizens life’s in their own homes .

[@elisabeth9661]

Council rules are very costly, Van Homes I believe would save heaps of money

[@stronghold500]

In Tasmania there are people living in all sorts. Truck containers, sheds, wooden boxes. You name it

[@brianwalker1933]

Damn councils have too much power. I had to pay council fees of $50/year, just to stay in my own caravan on my own bush property! Never again will l ever tell these thieving councils anything!!

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

YEAH I AGREE Council's are given too much power, They are the bottom feeders It blows me away how they they can actually demand $50 payment from you for your own caravan on your own block of land I mean $50 isn't a lot of money, But it's the principal of it, It's like they just had to get money from you NO MATTER WHAT COUNCILS really are just LOWEST OF LOW MONEY GRABBING ORGANISATION .

[@yvonnemccullaghward361]

In US,NY state I pay 5000 dollars per year to stay on my own land....property tax !!

[@jeeves6490]

$1 a week. Fuck. The injustice.

[@jeeves6490]

@D Chapo It was sarcasm mate, $1 a week and he's whining.

[@ShayneMostyn]

My council wants to charge $100 per year for a shipping container on my farm because i didnt want to go through council to build a shed. Got a 20ft container instead. They want $100 per year.

[@pmmfamiliesaccount5747]

How stable/resilient to lateral pressure, e.g. from high winds, is the leg support system and what anchors the van?

[@VanHomes]

Hello there - we have elaborated on wind and how our VanHomes stand up in this blog www.vanhomes.com.au/articles/how-vanhomes-stand-up-to-strong-winds

[@markjones3425]

Brilliant design WELL DONE...now we need to contact you and get them mass produced for many applications...brilliant!

[@jennyc5132]

What an awesome idea wish you were in WA

[@antiquegeek]

That design has been around for a long time. It is still a great setup and with modern materials are likely great to spend time in. We used to call them box fold camps as we dragged them all over the Canadian far north, often mounted on Nodwell tracked trailers. Same setup complete with the poles to tilt up and hold the roof panels while folding out the rest of the box. Much more utilitarian fit and finish though with basic smallish windows and doors with metal sheathing exterior. The central section held kitchen, washroom, utilities and furnace and we lived very well indeed. Solid and weather proof and pretty bear proof as well, though we had a couple of occasions sitting at supper and feeling the building shake as a bear stood up and shoved on the sidewall. Nice to see it modernized and made fit for urban living.

[@VeronicaGorositoMusic]

A bear? 😰

[@antiquegeek]

@@VeronicaGorositoMusic Oh yes indeed and a good reminder about how great the buildings were compared to the tents we often used. While the hierarchy of yikes goes up from Black Bears through Grizzlies to Polar Bears depending on where you are it is best to not mess with any of them if you can help it. Solid walls get a thumbs up from me lol.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

This looks great. One question. The walls looked very thin… what level of insulation comes as standard with the units ? Also what level of air tightness is achieved with the fraught sealing that you mentioned ? Thanks

[@LittlealxYT]

Glad Someone in this comment thread is thinking.. You saw those walls. they're barely a centimetre thick. You're not getting any serious Heat or Sound insulation there. There is a reason most people don't enjoy living in Caravans.

[@sirbollocks5147]

yeah I don’t think it would work very well in a cold climate.

[@neztownsend9964]

Hi I'm located in Nz how do I go about getting one of these or buy plans this is exactly what I'm after .

[@VanHomes]

Hi Nez, We don't currently ship outside of Australia, but you can stay updated via our socials for any updates on international trading.

[@sophiedavis1173]

These are great, do you know of these granny flats being available through any companies in Cairns QLD? Cheers!

[@VanHomes]

Hi Sophie, We deliver and install Australia wide, including Cairns :) Get in touch with our team to learn more: bit.ly/3g4T9nN

[@Constructiongal827]

I wish they had these in the US!

[@daliamcmahon5884]

Me as well. I live in the USA too and i really need one of these too.

[@jasoar1563]

@@daliamcmahon5884 well start making them and make shit tonnes of money

[@jeff_n1535]

G'day from Ireland, mates! Not shabby AT ALL!

[@AnnaAnnaTT]

Can the VanHomes home be re-shifted a second time - folded back again and transported elsewhere? So that the home coud later on ?

[@VanHomes]

Hi Annatt, Absolutely, these are fully relocatable as many times as you wish!

[@christinathom5528]

@@VanHomes How much the cost all up?

[@christinathom5528]

@@VanHomes How much the cost all up?

[@stangiles2001]

I was a carny, set up and tore down scooters or dodgems each week. The same setup for floor and ceiling

[@karensaville913]

I have one of these and I love it ...great company helped me so much..only down side for me I'm still having leaking problems they came three times to help me but problem still ongoing..ps I did anchor it down and I live in Qld so the council rules are different

[@VanHomes]

Hi Karen - Great to hear from you, so glad to hear that you are loving your VanHome! We hope you are well.

[@Barbernz]

What's the rules for QLD ? Are you aloud to have something like this ?

[@karensaville913]

@@Barbernz no problem having one in Queensland...your gas must be checked and passed in accordance...so many meters from another dwelling..I live in my friend back yard and pay them site fees...had water and electricity connected correctly...the van is on wheels and can be moved if I so wish just disconnect and have it folded down ..Karen

[@karensaville913]

@@VanHomes I'm very happy in my tiny house going on 8yrs thankyou I'm well same to everyone at VanHomes..

[@damo1542]

What is being used as a tie down, I like it but question insurance eligibility and wind rating ect factors! How many years structal integrity warranty ect?

[@VanHomes]

Hi Damo, These are insured as a caravan, have engineered tie down points and we give a 10 year structural warranty.

[@damo1542]

@@VanHomes awsum, you will be hearing from my family m8. Ty

[@biggyou8951]

I would love this home for myself !Awesome !

[@valerierogers9609]

If I'm converting this right it's over 600sqft. More than adequate for single or couple who get along well 🤗

[@Kathy-20J-73]

Did they mention type of toilet ? Looks like incredible option Thanks guys 😊

[@VanHomes]

This is a domestic toilet, however if you do not have access to onsite sewer/septic we can provide alternative solutions. Thanks :)

[@sunflower6434]

Perfect size for me as a holiday house/cabin, and perfect size for a family of 4, without feeling claustrophobic, as you do with a regular holiday cabins.

[@rebeccaboag9192]

Im glad we have these homes in Australia. 👍

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Rebecca You got a cute name. Lol

[@destinydelaney1621]

looks like it could blow away in strong winds, whats the wind rating on this?

[@mjjm6220]

Above, that point was addressed. The base and rooflines have tie down points. to connect to anchor points in the concrete slab.

[@claudiamiller7730]

Great concept and excellent video! Boxabl is doing the same sort of thing on a smaller scale in the US….don’t know what the zone restrictions are, tho. These types of units are the answer to housing problems in lotsof places, I believe.

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Claudia You got a cute name. Lol

[@claudiamiller7730]

@@robertmichael3860 ✔️

[@TheSilverlady1980]

Looks lovely but here in Canada we need insulation, plumbing inground or pipes/hose freeze and rupture. Snow load on roof is a big problem too. And we have crazy flipping laws on campers, mobility trailers etc. We almost bought 4 acres were planning on parking rv there while we build. No can’t do that. Can’t live and build and you only have 1 year to complete and pass inspection. With so many rules here it’s not your own land to do as you wish.

[@wavedamage5031]

Houston TX frowns on small houses like these. Here in the states we are buying prefab houses and build them up from a shell. The city says it brings the property valve down so they want to stop the installments. Outside city limits these houses are gold.

[@susanwills4723]

This is a beautiful home well done for the design and final product but can you please tell us a price range perhaps the cheapest.I understand it would vary .

[@VanHomes]

Hi Susan, Prices start at $49,990 for our fully functioning units. Check out our price guide here: www.vanhomes.com.au/pricing-guide/ Thanks!

[@susanwills4723]

@@VanHomes that’s amazing I thought it would be much more thank you for your reply

[@ricardoviolanti5780]

That’s beautiful.

[@crazyc99]

Very cool I wish we had these in California

[@lynettegreig4763]

I wonder if the ‘no council permits required’ holds true Gor Victoria’s councils.

[@VanHomes]

Hi Lynette, Victoria is different to NSW in how it rules on caravans being used for accommodation. We have created a helpful search on our website that allows you to see your local councils rules: bit.ly/3zeXLi4 Thanks :)

[@MRxr400]

They are nice and spacious, great idea. Can i ask how you prevent it from blowing down the paddock? It needs to be anchored to the ground somehow.

[@buddyd.irishsr.5646]

I like to see a company like that in the United States. But would you always have some type of council running around trying to make amendments to the zoning laws and change things. My dad's one nice little house

[@D_Cali_Life]

We need this in California. We cant build anything on our own land $100k in permits and plans alone. Plus the land Comes out to over $250,000+ And still no home yet

[@eman1978]

Awesome product! Definitely keep this in mind

[@angetodac]

Nothing about price! Why?

[@thewideawakeclub4843]

Same here in the U.K. for rules by council. They say you don’t need planning permission if you can build your home in a week. So there you go.

[@cathietonkin5577]

Wow!!!! Great for seniors too!!!!

[@01fitter1]

What is the insulation R value on a Typical unit like this?

[@kayadoll]

I dont think many Australians would even think to ask this question. I doubt you will ever get an answer. But if you look at the floor, there is nothing insulating the underside of the floor boards so the wind will blow underneath the house and dome up through the floor so your feet will be cold all winter. They will probably install a reverse cycle air conditioner up near the ceiling, which will blow out hot air so you will have cold feet and a hot head and a huge electricity bill. No eves, no veranda or anything to shade the walls and windows during the hot summers so it will be really hot in there. Once again, turn on the reverse cycle to cool and have another huge electricity bill.

[@enigma___]

I love that there is a door to outside right there in the crapper. You can watch mother nature, air out the stench, and enjoy a cup of coffee all while you evacuate your bowels. That's the life!

[@brucewatkins1624]

Ooh a sense of humor, so refreshing on timid council fearing comments section 😂

[@sonyah.5443]

Absolutely love the way the home is made. So quick and easy to set up. New thing's they come up with to make our lives so much easier. Gorgeous home as well!

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi sonya You got a cute name. Lol

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Wow! That is quite the place.

[@californianorma876]

Looks excellent! Will not in California. The ground moves too much 🥺😳

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

It would be great as emergency housing after a natural disaster or something. If they were built in bulk it would reduce the cost per unit.

[@darthwiizius]

Here in the UK after WW2 we built temporary emergency housing called "Prefabs" intended for 10 years usage, now 76 years later the ones in my town are still housing new generations of happy families. Cheaply built in a hurry does not mean they can't be good and appreciated. I'm a big advocate of practicality and diversity of options, after all people's needs are rarely identical to anyone else's.

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi Marie You got a cute name. Lol

[@dee4174]

Wow, that was amazing to watch. There shouldn't be a housing shortage anywhere if this technology is out there!

[@ahmedgood5333]

YOU TALK TOO MUCH WE NEED MORE VIDEO ABOUT THE CARAVANS

[@ilovehorses5714]

Sounds like council needs to be on a short leash, much like America's zoning boards - code enforcement! People need to live and have safe, affordable housing; the bureaucrats need to leave!

[@ilovehorses5714]

@Jo D Yeah. The rich want to control everything. What's new, right?

[@ilovehorses5714]

@Jo D look at California. Mass exodus of poor and middle class, middle income ppl. They flee because they can't afford to live there. SO many homeless ppl- and they work! Some have 2 jobs! The bureaucrats are rich and they want everyone else to leave. They soon won't have anyone to pump their gas , clean their pools, clean their houses, be their receptionists at their doctor offices, or fix their cars, etc.

[@bobcummings154]

@@ilovehorses5714 I had to leave the the area where I lived and loved being because I couldn't afford to buy a house in 5hat area because house prices have gone crazy.ive had to move to a cheaper area where area 300 miles away where I know no one and now have have no social life whatsoever.

[@MR..181]

Where are the compliant toadies..

[@MR..181]

@@bobcummings154 destruction of community by community bloodsuckers...win.

[@leighannhawn4881]

That was so cool & hopefully you can bring this to other Countries.

[@katedavy6272]

Great idea whose time has come!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

I’m glad I live where we have no bylaws, no building inspectors, no local government. We just have the essentials. Recreation, community Center, roads board and a fire department. Don’t need anything else.

[@francesbrown850]

Really great seeing companies like yours finding quality solutions to housing problems. Well done boys 😊👍

[@Wayne-Pr]

Is the van home already cabled for T.V. Can you have Ethernet points installed.

[@sharksport01]

throw your t.v. in the garbage.

[@lesleybrown1583]

@@sharksport01 Amen!!Illuminati brainwashing!!!!TEL-LIE-VISION!!Be blessed!

[@aqhasassy]

In the US, I don’t know if we have anything similar. Modular, the walls are delivered & assembled on site. This is one piece, connected, fold out. The Housing/Building Ordinance ppl would likely say NO immediately. This looks nice & roomy. ❤️

[@robertmichael3860]

Hi kath You got a cute name. Lol

[@emmettarts1723]

Cool music too. Quite the large space for a grannie pad. Very nice design.

[@darklovely9583]

This home is beautiful 💜

[@jamesbass9797]

Appears to be a great idea for low cost housing ... BUT ... I didn't see anywhere where this unit was anchored to the slab & ground. A good puff of wind and that house would be "Gone With The Wind"! Or did I miss something?

[@VanHomes]

Hi, the homes are manufactured with 10 x tie-down points welded to the underneath of the chassis and floors. These tie-down points allow you to anchor it to the ground if you are in a high wind area or cyclone area. It is dependant on the location that some customers choose to anchor them and others don't. The majority don't, as the homes once furnished would weigh well over 5 tons but the option is there.

[@liabeachy]

That’s what I’m concerned about it doesn’t look real strong and now with this flood and wind it is important to build wise even it it’s small

[@DiscoFang]

@@VanHomes 5 tons is absolutely nothing when it comes to either wind uplift or shear.

[@jamesbass9797]

@@bicaroyoda4686 -- ha ha ha ... Ok, then when a good thunderstorm arrives jump on in one with over 100 mph wind gust and see what happens.

[@fionascheibel977]

I lived in a caravan Park for 34 years and never saw a caravan move let alone blow away.

[@Arev1978]

That looks amazing

[@wolskipiotr9821]

the house is really nice, what about winter, what is the house insulated with and how thick is it? how wide is the toilet pipe? Can I get a link to the manufacturer or distributor?

[@aprilhoughton1158]

If it is a caravan type structure in Australia. Don't you have to move it every now and then? Or does that vary per area?

[@VanHomes]

Hi April, It doesn't need to be moved in a set amount of time to be considered a caravan. We have had VanHomes in one spot for well over a decade. Thanks!

[@aprilhoughton1158]

That's great.