Frequently Asked Questions
*Pending any additional restrictions
According to the Australian Tiny House Association, tiny houses are ‘moveable dwellings up to 50m2 that are suitable for residential use. Tiny houses can be largely grouped into 2 categories: on wheels or on skids.’
By this definition, Nestd™️’s houses are not tiny homes. Our houses are compact or small homes.
Yes, the houses can be moved. However, they are not on wheels or skids so they are not ‘transportable’ as such. Our houses are installed on secure footings that offer a more permanent and secure solution. The process of moving the units requires disassembling the house back to its original flatpack, trucking it to the new location and then re-installing it.
You can site the houses anywhere, subject to council approval.
It will vary from site to site but you should budget between $20,000 and $50,000 in addition the material or ‘kit’ prices that are quoted on the product pages of this website.
Please see our pricing schedule for more details.
Once planning and building permits have been approved and the building contract signed, the house can be installed in 10 days.
We have two stages of pre-construction; Feasibility study and Permits.
The initial Feasibility study costs $1100 + GST and includes the title search, detailing relevant overlays, siting options and town planning requirements for your consideration.
If you decide to proceed to the next stage of pre-construction, known as Permits. This is when we organise a site survey, structural engineering (for both house and footings), energy rating report, storm water design, soil test/geotechnical report, town planning and building permit preparation and submission on your behalf.
All Nestd™️ compact house projects require a building permit from a registered building surveyor. Your local council may also require you to have a town planning permit as well. We can assist with this process.
You can apply or we can manage this on your behalf. If the building complies as a Dependent Persons Unit, a Planning Permit may not be required.
A Building Permit is necessary in all circumstances
In order for us to keep our prices affordable, there are limited opportunities for customisation at the moment.
Feel free to discuss your requirements with the Nestd team, who can offer advice and talk to the factory if necessary.
There are upgrades and options available, which can be found on the product pages of this website.
Our houses last 50+ years or the same as a traditionally built houses.
All our houses are covered by the standard 7 Year House Builders Warranty.
Yes, an off grid package is available for all the houses as an upgrade.
Absolutely. We can deliver all the Nestd™️ compact house materials or ‘kits’ you need and you can organise permits, installation and site connection yourself as an owner builder.
Nestd™️ works with a number of trusted partners to undertake the various stages of the pre-construction and construction phases. More about our partners here.
Nestd™️ will oversee your project end-to-end to ensure you are happy and that everything is running on time and on budget.