Tuesday, 7 August 2018

Answer to UK's housing crisis?

Could this two-floor maisonette shipped from the US then constructed in the UK be the solution to Britain’s housing crisis?

Incredible images of The Goose, a two-bed home built on top of a gooseneck transporter trailer, reveals the house’s surprisingly spacious interior within an 8ft by 13ft space.   

The teeny home can sleep up to six people and comes with all of the amenities of a conventional home - just in a compact size. 

The process of buying one of these new custom-built homes begins with a questionnaire, asking buyers about the style of home they want, when they want it, how much they’re willing to spend, and whether they have a spot to park it already.  

MailOnline has contacted Tiny Heirloom, the Oregon-based firm behind house, about the breakdown of the costs, and whether the starting price of £65,000 covers everything from shipping to construction.


The work of Tiny Heirloom, The Goose is eight-foot wide and more than 13-foot tall while it comes in three lengths - 27, 30 or 34 feet.  

It is available to ship to the UK, while the company also offer the option to build it in Europe to reduce the costs.

Yesterday, Tory ministers Liz Truss sparks fury as she demanded planning laws should be ripped up and complained about Nimbys in Britain.

The outspoken minister said 'a lot more' sites needed to be opened up. 

She also called for those living in cities to be allowed to add extra floors to their homes without needing permission. 

Miss Truss argued the house-building overhaul was needed to keep Mr Corbyn out of Downing Street at the next election.

But Tory colleagues warned the party would be 'run out of office' if it went ahead with 'catastrophic' proposals that fail to protect rural Britain and the green belts around London and other major cities.

'The Goose is the culmination of purposeful architecture and a keen eye for design,' said Tiny Heirloom.

'Built on a gooseneck trailer it increases mobility and interior floor plan space. 

A fresh aesthetic flows seamlessly from room to room with windows and skylight options throughout bringing natural light into the home. 

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