Traditional Building Costs
Every Day Tiny Homes is your affordable alternative to traditional building methods that can save you tens of thousands of dollars in building cost. Below an indication of actual costs incurred in successfully gaining a Development Application approval for 60sqm granny flat on the Central Coast of NSW.
DESCRIPTION | COST |
Site survey | $1,500 |
Application fees | $495 |
Engineer fees | $750 |
Building survey set out | $100 |
Long service levy | $580 |
Sewer inspection | $281 |
Home warranty | $1,920 |
Certifier fees | $2,242 |
Plans & BASIX | $1,900 |
Bush fire report | $995 |
Water & sewer contribution | $5,585 |
Council contribution fee | $7,961 |
Council DA fee | $915 |
TOTAL | $26,124 |
Caravans/Tiny House
Regulations & Council Approval
Occupying tiny homes is becoming more mainstream across Australia, but there are no uniform national regulations. Rules for living in caravans vary from state to state and council to council, so it’s always worth speaking with us and your local council before making plans.
What makes Every Day Tiny Homes different?
We manufacture our own trailers, purpose-built for our range of tiny homes. When placed on these trailers, our homes are may be classed as caravans rather than dwellings. Each trailer is 100% Australian-made, complies with Australian Design Rules, and is built to VSB1 standards. This classification often helps reduce the approval hurdles that come with traditional dwellings.
NSW: State legislation allows one caravan to be installed on your property without council approval (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camp Grounds and Moveable Dwellings Regulation 2021, subdivision 3, section 77). Some councils may still require approval for sewer or septic connections.
https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0461#sec.77
Outside NSW: Parking a caravan on your property usually does not need council approval, though occupancy time limits can apply and differ by council.
VIC: Supports caravans under the Dependent Person’s Unit policy.
https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/movable-units-home-owners
WA: The Shire of Esperance and an increasing number of other shires are actively supporting tiny homes (Tiny Homes on Wheels THOW) as an affordable and sustainable housing option through its Local Planning Policy.
https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/news/big-ideas-for-tiny-houses/99
If your council is unfamiliar with the term tiny house, simply refer to it as a caravan.
Australia-wide coverage you can trust
Every Day Tiny Homes is the largest supplier of relocatable and permanent tiny homes in the Southern Hemisphere, with a network of outlets across Australia where you can see, touch, and experience our homes firsthand.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, easy-to-deploy housing solutions that are built to last and designed to serve communities nationwide.
Don't forget what we're best known for - Australia-wide
Easy, affordable homes - designed to last from just $26,500
The Red Gum just $132 / week
2 Bedrooms | 37 sqm $34,500 incl gst
The Iron Bark just $170 / week
2 Bedrooms | 37 sqm $44,500 incl gst
The Huon just $100 / week
1 Bedrooms | 13.5 sqm $26,500 incl gst
In-house finance packages
to suit every budget
Buy your new home - from just $100 per week*
Don’t limit yourself to a single lender. Our in-house finance specialists act as loan brokers on your behalf, finding the best deals that fit your budget and are easy to understand.
Whether you’re self-employed, on a low income, or have unique financial circumstances, we work with a wide range of lenders every day to help you tick all the boxes and secure the home you want.
Call our finance team today to discuss your individual needs: (07) 4243 5433
