BUYING a house can be expensive – but one man showed how he picked up a static caravan for £1,500 from Facebook Marketplace.
The best part is the tiny home came with all the furniture included, including a new boiler and carpet throughout.
On his @iokfarm account, he gave a tour around his new dwelling, which he put in his garden.
He shared: “This is exactly how it's come with all of the sofa. All furniture included.
“Comes with the fridge, and all of the kitchens were recently updated.
“But this was only £1,500, and we rang around companies for delivery.
“People are quoting like £1,500, £1,200, and we found a local guy for 600 quid.
“So, for £2,100 in total.”;
He showed inside the bedroom, and open plan living space, which included sofas and a dining room table by the kitchen.
While the home could be perfect for those looking to get on the property ladder, the man shared how he plans to rent it out as an “off-grid Airbnb escape.”;
He said he plans to add a hot tub so he can charge between £120-£140 a night in peak season.
The man shared: “Local occupancy rates are around 68 per cent, meaning this setup could realistically generate £2,500–£3,000/month when live.
“Hustle and hard work pays off!
“I have it on 6.5 acre plot, I’m building a fish farm here so I need to create additional incomes as backup and to keep me moving forward.”;
Although the home cost £2,100 to buy and deliver, he estimates his total spend will be around £5,975 once he factors in things like setting up the electrics, decking, TV, and new mattresses.
People were impressed at his hard work, with one saying: “looks amazing.”;
The breakdown of costs so far...
- Caravan purchase: £1,500
- Delivery: £600
- Base & equipment hire: £1,250
- Electrics (armoured cables already owned): £300–£500 (incl. sign-off)
- Septic tank connection (DIY with pipes he had)
- Water supply (blue pipe already in, connecting it himself)
- Digger hire: £125
- Hot tub pump repair: £200–£300
- Decking for the caravan hot tub area: £1,000
- TV & setup: £200
- New mattresses & furnishings: approx. £300
Total estimated investment so far: ~£5,975
Aiming to rent at £120–£140/night, especially in peak season. Hoping to generate £2,500–£3,000/month of income.
Another added: “I could quite happily live in that in the middle of a field over where I live now.”;
Tiny homes in the UK have boomed in popularity in recent years and typically range from 100 to 400 square feet in size.
Prices vary, but a basic tiny home can cost between £5,000 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.
