People keen to simplify their lives are among those attracted to the tiny house movement.
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That's the view of Hauslein Tiny House Co director and operations manager Sarah Rohdich.
Business partners Scott and Sarah Rohdich, Sam Verlaan and David Boyd launched their Port Macquarie business at Cassegrain Winery in September 2018.
Key demographics for the tiny house market include people in search of a weekender or Airbnb property.
Tiny houses also appeal to retirees who are downsizing, first homebuyers, single women and people looking for a stand alone home office or granny flat.
Mrs Rohdich said tiny houses, as an option for first homebuyers, appealed to people keen to get into the housing market with an affordable, high-quality home to live in.
People are realising having more stuff doesn't lead to more happiness and the idea of simplifying is very appealing.
- Sarah Rohdich
"You can pay it off in three to five years as opposed to 30," Mrs Rohdich said.
She said tiny houses made dreams seem doable.
"It's so versatile, I think people can see the opportunities it would open for them and it's affordable," Mrs Rohdich said.
"People love the off the grid capability because so many people are thinking about living more sustainably.
"People are realising having more stuff doesn't lead to more happiness and the idea of simplifying is very appealing."
The tiny house movement took hold in the United States in the wake of the global financial crisis.
It is gaining popularity in Australia.
Hauslein Tiny House Co, which offers three tiny house models, has fielded interest from as far as Tasmania, Perth and Melbourne.
The Port Macquarie business will stage a tiny house info day and workshop tour at 1/22 Janola Circuit on Saturday, May 25 from 1pm to 3pm.
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