BUYING a house is one of the most expensive purchases you make in your life – but it doesn’t have to be.
AliExpress is selling a tiny home which costs just £1,062 and comes with floor-to-ceiling windows.
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The “luxury” home has a modern-looking white exterior, with space for a bedroom and mini kitchen inside.
There is also a sink area and a private bathroom connected to the main room.
According to the listing: “This apple cabin is relatively small, with a compact and novel design.
“The large floor windows open up the indoor and outdoor space, allowing the indoor space to be extended.
“Overall, it is more spacious and has a transparent appearance.”
As well as the stylish white, rounded walls, the tiny home comes with chic black detailing for a luxury finish.
Thankfully delivery doesn’t come much either, with it being £199 to the UK with an estimated delivery window of just over one month.
You can also customise the home to suit your specific taste.
The tiny home could be a way of getting on the property ladder given the national average house price in the UK was reported at £264,500 in 2024.
Alternatively, you could use the home to rent out for some extra cash, or to house visiting friends and family as a “granny annexe.”
Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.
While some people prefer them for minimalistic living, they can provide a more affordable way to live.
Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £20,000 and £80,000, depending on size, materials, and whether it’s custom-built.
If a tiny home is on wheels, it may be classified as a caravan under UK law, meaning it might not require traditional planning permission.
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
TINY houses can be in the UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
According to Planning Geek, constructing a granny annexe in your garden usually means you’ll need planning permission, especially if it has a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
This is because it’s seen as a separate living space rather than just an extension of your main home.
However, if you’re thinking about converting an existing outbuilding, like a garage, into a granny annexe or a tiny home, you might not need planning permission.
That said, it’s important to make sure the space doesn’t end up being a fully self-contained unit – for instance, if the converted area doesn’t include cooking facilities, it might not be classified as a separate dwelling.
It’s also worth noting that, while certain small outbuildings can be constructed under permitted development rights, the NAPC points out that this usually applies to structures like sheds or garages, rather than self-contained annexes.
According to The Tiny Housing, a tiny home on wheels must not exceed 2.55 meters in width to be road-legal in the UK. Also, with a standard car licence, the length cannot be more than seven meters.
While tiny homes offer an alternative living solution, they must comply with local planning and building regulations.
Always check with your local council to ensure compliance with all regulations.
