If you’re looking for a cost effective, modern, customisable form of extra accommodation at the cutting edge of sustainability and durability its hard to go past a converted shipping container. Recognised as a global trend this flexible form of construction is endlessly customisable to meet your exact needs. So what does the process involve? Check with your council Just like any other permanent structure on your property a shipping container granny flat is likely to be regarded as a permanent structure, even if future mobility is an option. Be sure to get the proper planning approval and inspe ..read more

Determining whether building with shipping containers is the right choice for you It has been shown that many different kinds of residential construction projects can benefit from the utilisation of shipping containers. Before organising this kind of project and bringing in professionals, it is essential to have a clear vision of what it is that you wish to create. Imagine both the inside and the outside appearance of it. From the beginning, you should create a design brief for the project and determine its scope of work. Before you start on this path, you should be sure that the objectives yo ..read more

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for five straight months raising the official cash rate to 2.35% from just 0.1% in April. Banks have passed on the increased borrowing costs through higher loan rates, which are now hovering between 4% and 5% and on track to rise further.  The increase in interest rates will markedly reduce the demand for housing and therefore housing prices will decline. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the appetite for housing loans has also fallen to the tune of 8.5% in July after a 4.4% drop in June. What does this mean: Buye ..read more

The very idea that shipping containers could be used as form of housing took shape more than 50 years ago when architecture critic Reyner Banham wrote an essay suggesting converted containers as living spaces. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1980’s that the first container homes were built. Naturally with the passing of time and the pushing of boundaries, this innovation has led to the reality of using single or multiple containers to create living spaces. As with any new technology or concept, scepticism and myths abound. Read on to debunk some of the common myths about converted shipping co ..read more

The ABC reported on the 23rd of September 2022 that “Queensland home owners who have granny flats will be allowed to rent them out over the next three years under emergency planning changes designed to alleviate the state’s housing crisis.” They will still need to “comply with all council regulations, building codes, as well as fire safety regulations, so they may need to get them safety inspected.” This means that people who have existing granny flats may be able to rent their dwellings privately as opposed to former regulations that stipulated that they only be used by family. This is g ..read more

Are you thinking of building or switching to a container home? We have put together this article to provide you with the many benefits of why shipping container, or ‘tiny homes’, are loved by their residents. What is a Shipping Container Home? A shipping container is a large and hollow metal box; these containers are used to ship goods all around the world. Once they are used, or get too old, they are then stored in ports waiting for a new adventure and lease of life. If you were to compile multiple shipping containers together, you can form rather large buildings, however, our focus here is ..read more