Tap into the farmstay and Airbnb market with our luxurious tiny homes

With international travel currently restricted, many Aussies are looking for new and exciting ways to take domestic holidays.
And why wouldn’t we? There is so much to see and do across our great Southern land, you’d need a lifetime to explore it all!

Tiny houses have been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years, both for residential and commercial use. And when you think about it, they make for an absolutely perfect farmstay or Airbnb rental option for people who want a unique, cozy space to escape to for the weekend (or maybe longer!)

Get a greater return from your property investment

If you have a large property in a scenic area, tiny homes represent an exciting opportunity for you to generate a greater return off your investment.

Let’s say you own some farmland or a property stretching over many acres. There’s a very good chance that you have at least 1 acre of land which is ‘unusable’ for crops or animal grazing. You could be using this empty parcel of land to set up some farmstay-style rental accommodation in order to earn a bit of extra income.

While the Airbnb, farmstay and ‘staycation’ markets are fairly competitive, there is still plenty of demand for such accommodation all across the country.

Tiny homes offer visitors something a little bit different compared to your typical holiday house, cabin or cottage. They are unique, cozy, romantic, eco-friendly and very versatile. They are simply ideal for couples and families alike to enjoy a getaway which is guaranteed to be special and memorable.

The pros of setting up tiny homes on your property for rental

Here are just a few!

Tiny homes are easy to set up and also move/remove when necessary. While you can get tiny homes on slabs, may tiny homes come on trailers so they are not permanent structures.
They can be set up to operate completely off the grid. This can offer a unique appeal to holiday seekers interested in eco-friendly/sustainable rental options. Plus, this makes your rental set up extremely cost effective.
Tiny homes are assets which you can sell at any time. You can also repurpose a tiny home if you need to in the future (e.g. to offer as short or long term accommodation to a relative or friend).
Homes which are on trailers can be quickly moved in the event of a natural disaster such as a storm, bushfire or flood. You can simply hitch up a tiny home to a tractor and move it to a safer location until any danger has passed.
If your property is quite remote, you can give guests the unique experience of ‘leaving everything behind’. With modern life feeling so hectic at times, many people are interested in taking ‘screen free’ holidays, during which they can disconnect from all things digital. No internet. No phones. Just the chance to relax in the beauty of nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of the wildlife, all from the comfort of a cozy little house.
If you give your visitors a great experience, there’s a very chance you’ll be able to create repeat business as they will no doubt tell their friends about their memorable getaway.
When managed correctly, you can feasibly pay your asset off in 12 months - depending on location and competition in your local area. In the right conditions, you can start turning a profit quite quickly in comparison to other investment opportunities.
Because they are so small in size, tiny homes don’t take a lot of time or effort to keep maintained and clean. So your running costs are pretty minimal.
Placing a tiny home rental on a remote area of land gives you the opportunity to offer guests the option of a pet friendly getaway. You could even promote your tiny homes as a place people can bring their horses so they can ride them on your property!

What options are available for purchasing and setting up tiny homes?

Alphaline Tiny Homes offers a range of luxurious home designs with many different sizes and configurations available to suit your needs.

We have completed tiny homes (turnkey houses on trailers) which are fully equipped with all amenities and appliances.

We also offer ‘DIY’ kit homes. These kits are easy to assemble and require no special know-how or equipment. Kits can be purchased inclusive of a trailer, or if you’d like to assemble your tiny home on a slab, you can simply purchase a kit without a trailer.

All of our tiny homes are designed to spec but custom alterations can be made to suit your needs. You’ll also have several colour schemes and cladding options to choose from.

Our tiny homes can be delivered anywhere in Australia and we can help you as much or as little as you need in terms of assembly and connection to utilities.

You can also ask our experts how you can run our tiny homes off the grid. It doesn’t matter if there’s no power or water where you want to place your tiny home. We can show you how that area of land can become livable.

FAQs

Do I need to obtain development approval to build a tiny home? And do I need a council permit to place a tiny home on my own land?

Tiny homes on trailers are technically considered to be ‘caravans’ in Australia. This is because they are not permanent fixtures and do not require a slab. Therefore, Development Approval is not required to build one.

In regards to where you can place your tiny home or whether you need some type of permit, different councils have different rules. In the case of many councils, you can have one tiny home on your property. But to have more than two, you need special permission. It’s important to check with your local council about their specific regulations before purchasing a tiny home. Increasingly, councils are embracing tiny houses as a viable way for people to live. The team at Alphaline Homes can help point you in the right direction, so speak to us today to learn more.

Once my tiny home on a trailer has been delivered, can I take the wheels off?

Yes, however it’s important to note that the trailer itself is fixed and cannot be removed from the base of the home.

Even if you remove the wheels, your tiny home is still legally considered a caravan. So if you want to move the home at any point without the wheels attached, you’ll need to apply for an unregistered vehicle permit.

Can you ensure the design of my tiny home meets requirements for cyclone or bush fire ratings?

Yes, we can make modifications to any of our existing designs as required.

I’d like to put a tiny home on my property but delivery access is going to be a problem. Can you help?

Yes! This is where the flexibility of our DIY tiny homes truly shines.

Rather than crane a completed tiny home over your house, a flat pack kit is a much better way to go.