Smart Investments in Compact Living

CUSTOM BUILT UPTO 70m²
TINY HOMES & GRANNY FLATS

We specialise in on-site construction upto 70m² homes, built to meet the New Zealand Building Code and designed to suit the new 70m² consent-exemption pathway where applicable.

Why 70SQM Tiny Homes

On-site construction — no transport or crane constraints

Designed for narrow, sloping, and serviced NZ sections

LBP-supervised work meeting NZ Building Code

Flexible layouts for family living or rental income

Clear pricing with site-specific allowances explained upfront

Who Our Homes Are For

Built for maximum return. Our impact 70sqm are perfect for landowners, property investors, AIRBNB hosts seeking high value affordable housing.

LANDOWNERS

Unlock value from unused backyard or spare land. Add long-term flexibility to their property. Increase overall property value.

Property Investors

Build a high-quality secondary dwelling. Target strong rental yield. Minimise build risk with clear scope and pricing.

Families

Independent living for parents or adult children. Private guest accommodation. Future-proof living solutions.

Short-Stay Hosts

Premium Airbnb-style accommodation. Compact, efficient, and easy to maintain.

Lifestyle & Rural Property Owners

Perfect for lifestyle blocks, farms, and large sections. Use as a minor dwelling, guest house, or worker accommodation. Designed to suit remote or semi-rural sites.

OUR 70SQM TINY HOME MODELS

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The Surfside Retreat-20sqm
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The Twin Escape-50sqm
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The Granny Pads-70sqm

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Clear Communication

Pricing was explained properly at the start. No big surprises, which was important for us.

Pritesh

Home Owner, Clevedon

Great Team

The team knew what they were doing with council and site stuff. Saved us a lot of stress.

Taha Alaukati

Home Owner, Conifer Grove

Build Quality

Built this as a second dwelling on our land. Easy to manage and fits well on the section. Practical and well finished.

Steeve Keene

Lifestyle home owner, Kumeu

Workmanship

Good workmanship and tidy site. Happy with how it turned out. They were upfront about what was included and what wasn’t. That helped us plan our budget.

Dennis Wales

Home Owner, Papakura

Start to finish process

We built this for our extended family. Although it was one bedroom with bathroom. It looks very spacious. They helped us from building consent process to completion.

Gurdip Singh

Home Owner, Papakura

Frequently Asked Questions

Under current New Zealand regulations, some standalone dwellings up to 70m² may be eligible to be constructed without a building consent, where strict conditions are met.

These conditions typically include:

  • Full compliance with the New Zealand Building Code

  • Simple design and construction (no complex structural or geotechnical features)

  • Work carried out or supervised by appropriately licensed professionals

  • Mandatory council notifications submitted before and after construction

  • Suitable site conditions, including access, ground conditions, and services

Eligibility is site-specific and design-dependent.
Not all properties or designs will qualify for consent exemption.

We guide you through this process carefully and transparently, assessing whether the exemption pathway is suitable for your site and ensuring all legal and technical obligations are met.

*If consent exemption is not appropriate, we manage the full building consent process on your behalf.

In many cases, resource consent may not be required for a qualifying upto 70sqm standalone dwelling.
However, zoning rules, overlays, services, and site-specific constraints can still apply. We recommend a site review before proceeding.

Yes. Many of our clients build 70sqm homes for:

  • Long-term rental.
  • Short-term accommodation (Airbnb)
  • Family accommodation
  • Rental use is subject to tenancy rules, insurance, and local requirements.

Base pricing applies to the tiny home structure and internal fit-out as outlined in our Inclusions page.
All site works, services, and utility connections are excluded and priced separately, as requirements vary depending on site conditions and council requirements.

Typical build time ranges between 8–15 weeks, depending on design, selections, site conditions and workload.

Yes. You can:
Choose from our standard model
Customize layouts within 70sqm

Upgrade finishes, cladding, joinery, and appliances
Customization is quoted clearly upfront.

We specialise in on-site construction throughout New Zealand.
Off-site construction may be offered in certain cases; transportation and delivery costs are additional and subject to site location, access, and logistical requirements.

Some clients use:
Mortgage top-ups
Construction loans
Personal lending

We can provide general guidance on lender documentation requirements. For full details, please visit our Finance page.

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