Granny flat yes. Tiny house no.

It's not the cost of houses thats causing the problems in Sydney and Melbourne, it's the cost of the land that the houses are located on. Property prices in regional areas are not out of reach of the average earner. While I'm big on sustainability and using our land and resources efficiently and effectively I'm not a fan of tiny houses, I think they are a gimmick.

We live in 54sq metres. We built brand new 10 years ago out of necessity as we bought bare land. Told ourselves it would be temporary 2-3 year. At the time small houses were unheard of and we had a deadline to get out of our rental so built a house grade double garage sized shell and fitted interior ourselves. Double glazed al joinery,up spec' insulation, we live in very cold climate winter, very hot summer. New kitchen, bathroom etc; Storage is a problem but if starting again now there is so much more available in fittings etc; it has done us very well and taught us most of the things that we used to think were important is just stuff! We don't go without, have aircon, dishwasher etc; but we don't collect any clutter. We are now in the process of thinking about buliding a house, we won't be going too big but just a little more space would be nice!

I downsized gradually over a number of years from the 23 room 'museum' in a different state to my now tiny 2bed, 1 bath manufactured home. I went a step too far buying a glam one bed apartment and lived there going slowly mad for 5 years before buying this one.

I love the idea of the tiny house movement but think one has to be a lot younger than me to get into it and there's always the parking and storage issues. Storage space was my issue in the one bedder and whilst I had a large courtyard for entertaining I still felt confined and it was a large apt apparently. There are more 'tiny' options available than the caravan type that are in vogue now and I recommend thorough research if tiny is your goal.

I ripped out the kitchen in this house and designed a very good practical one which opened a lot of space enabling me to have a 2 seater couch, ottoman tv/reading area, my much loved cabinet as well as a spacious dining area leaving the main living room free to be the 'good' reception room. It doesn't look at all cluttered however one has to work at not buying extra 'stuff' in tiny houses. Each living area is semi open to the other allowing for private space without closing the place in and I have a lot of windows/sliders so it's very light now. (I also made a lot of insulation upgrades, necessary in this type of abode in this location)

The bedrooms are smaller than I'm used to but have BIR's, it has a decent sized laundry room and the soaring gable ceilings help create interior spaciousness. The only bathroom is ensuite size, there's only me most of the time so it's not a problem and it will look more spacious when I get to renovate it.

I used to consider manufactured homes with suspicion until I checked them out and like all housing options one has to do the homework especially when it comes to location (as with all tiny houses). I'm very lucky to have found the perfect spot for me with great amenities, very close to the city. It was the most affordable option too compared to buying a regular house in Melbourne which for me is a waste at this stage of my life, I'd rather have a life.

I like the concept of a tiny house for a holiday but to live in - not for me. I also watch some programs and see so of the most usual layouts of some of the units and can't see how they would work long term. Some however are extremely clever in their design and functionality. I also am very concious that people are not always going to be able to climb up small ladders to loft space e.g. if you injure yourself you are stuck if you can not climb up to bed or up to get your clothes or similar. I love my space, I love my collection of precious items but if it meant that I could buy a house that was entirely mine, in today's unaffordable market.... I guess I would consider it, but otherwise it would drive me insane.

I think the tiny houses are great but to live in one, not for me. I love & need space. Have watched a show where the family of 4 built one in their backyard & sold the main house. The idea of living in such a small space with 2 kids, how can it work?? Kids need growing space, room to play, room to study. Would go stir crazy when the weather is bad. No thanks. Couldnt live in a caravan for too long either, holiday maybe but permanently no!!

I think they are very cute and cleverly designed for economy and space utilisation. Were I a heck of a lot younger and on my own, yes, I would try it out for a time; however, I'm not and I have discovered I really thrive better with lots of space around me. I hated living in the 'burbs and would not ever want to go back.

Oh, no, it's definitely not about me. I am sure that under no circumstances would I agree to live in such a tiny house.

Oh, no, it's definitely not about me. I am sure that under no circumstances would I agree to live in such a tiny house. Just terrible conditions for me. I like when I have a lot of space. I need space so that I can feel free. That's why I decided to take out a mortgage on a very large two-storey house to meet my space needs. When I took out a mortgage, I consulted with a mortgage broker using Mortgage Advice York. Thanks to him, I am sure that none of the payments will be missed, and I will close my mortgage on time.