Struggling to afford traditional housing? With the average house price in the UK now standing at over £250,000, it’s no surprise that many people are having to look at alternatives.
But there are various options to accessing affordable housing if you keep your options open and consider non-alternative means. Here are some of the most popular.
1. Park Homes
More and more people are looking at park homes Gloucestershire as a means of accessing affordable, comfortable and enjoyable living, without the upkeep and stress of a larger traditional home. These park homes in Gloucestershire also come with a ready-made social community and tend to be in attractive green spaces, benefiting physical and mental health. Find out more about park home living at parkhomelife.com/our-parks/orchard-park-homes-gloucester-gloucestershire/.
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Shipping Containers
In some parts of the UK, especially urban areas, shipping containers are being made into alternative housing. With the addition of windows, electrics and insulation, they are transformed into tiny homes that can be surprisingly comfortable and readily affordable.
3. Caravans and Campervans
Some people are giving up their homes entirely and opting to live on the road in camper vans, enjoying the outdoor life and making the most of travel at a whim! Again, there is a vibrant campervan community too for people to enjoy and be part of.
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Build Your Own
There is also the option to build your own tiny home if you can access a small plot of land. This can even be classed as a temporary structure if you build with wood, helping you to get around planning legislation.
There is a whole movement of people building their own tiny homes. So it pays to think outside the box and find non-traditional ways to access your own affordable home.