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Stories & updates
News, advice and behind-the-scenes from our Raglan workshop.
Best Transportable Homes NZ: What to Look for in 2026
What actually makes a transportable home worth buying in New Zealand, and how to compare builders, specs, and pricing before you commit.
Best Tiny Homes NZ: What to Look for Before You Buy
A practical guide to finding the best tiny home in New Zealand - what separates a quality build from the rest, and what you should expect to pay in 2026.
Teenage Backyard Cabins in Aotearoa
How a backyard cabin gives teenagers room to grow - without sending them too far from home.
The New Family Estate: Blending Traditional Homes with Tiny Homes for Generational Living
Generational living in NZ in 2025, with tiny homes and cabins making it possible.
Lease-to-Buy Cabins and Tiny Homes - A Game Changer for New Zealanders Facing the Cost of Living Crisis
How a lease-to-buy model opens up cabins and tiny homes as a real path to ownership in a tough NZ housing market.
Why Steel is the Smart Choice for Tiny Homes and Cabins
Why we favour steel framing over traditional timber for our tiny homes and cabins.
Affordable Housing NZ
How tiny homes offer big solutions for affordable, eco-friendly living in New Zealand.
Modular Tiny Living - The Vision
How Smart Housing Solutions started - our own family's tiny living story.
Why Dynex Palliside is the Ideal Choice for Our Tiny Homes
Why we chose Dynex Palliside cladding for our Premium and Deluxe builds - stylish, low maintenance, and tough enough for NZ.