Frequently asked questions for Tiny Home living

It really varies from council to council; some councils are in favour of Tiny House living and grant permission if you follow their guidelines. It is advisable to check with your local council.

If your tiny home is on wheels and is a registerable vehicle capable of going on a road, then a building permit may not be required, however you may still need a planning permit depending on where the tiny home is located. (according to City of Greater Geelong website)

Tiny homes on wheels are usually classed as a moveable dwelling.

You don't need to own land to own a tiny home. Many tiny house dwellers rent a spot from a landowner or farmer, park on a family member's or friend's property, or find a site through listing sites like parkmytinyhouse.com.au. Having your tiny home on wheels it's so much easier to relocate if your situation changes. 

Yes. If your site has mains water or a garden tap, connection is as simple as connecting a water hose to the tiny house inlet — like how you'd connect a caravan. Power works the same way, via a 15amp electrical lead. If you'd prefer to be more self-sufficient, we can talk you through off-grid options as part of the design process.

More than you'd expect. We design every home with storage in mind, and we also use multi-purpose furniture like fold-away tables in our tiny homes.  We plan storage in from the start; therefore, our homes stay functional without feeling constrained.

Definitely, it's one of the most popular uses for our homes. A tiny home gives guests or extra family members their own kitchen, bathroom, loft bedroom and living space, without the cost or footprint of a full second dwelling.

Our homes are built for real, everyday living — not just weekends away. Every model is properly insulated, plumbed, and finished to a standard that holds up to full-time use, whatever the season.

Lock Up gets you a fully enclosed shell, frame, windows, doors, roof and external cladding, ready for you to finish internally yourself or with your own trades. Turn Key means we complete the entire build for you, fully functional and ready to move into.

Every MK Tiny Home is built to the highest standard and in accordance with Building Ethics Australia (BEA) standards, rest assured there is no short-cuts here!

We only deal with qualified tradesmen, as we build & deliver quality Tiny homes.

Get in touch and tell us a bit about what you're after — your budget, your site, and how you plan to use the home. We'll talk you through your options and, if it's a good fit, put together a plan and a clear, upfront price.