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A few years back, buying a house in New Zealand meant saving for a decade, maybe more and hoping the market did not run away from you while you waited. That is not really news to anyone. But what is changing is how people are responding to it. More and more Kiwis are skipping the […]

Three years ago, my neighbor’s brother sold his house in Rangiora bought a 30 square meter tiny home and parked it on a lifestyle block near Oxford. Half the family thought he’d made a huge mistake. He’s still there now, no mortgage, no landlord and a power bill that’s a fraction of what he used

Rent across most New Zealand cities has climbed steadily over the past few years and building a standard family home now costs more than most people ever budgeted for. Yet more Kiwis are choosing to build smaller not bigger. That is not a coincidence and it is not just about money either. A growing number

A neighbor of mine spent three months arguing with the council about whether the little building in her backyard was a tiny house or a granny flat. Turns out the paperwork cared a lot more than she expected. That mix-up cost her time, money and a fair bit of patience. You are not the only