Tips for buying a Tiny House

1. Research the directors and shareholders of the builders companies at www.companies.govt.nz and see if they have owned lots of companies before. (Potentially bad sign!) 

2. Ask around and see if there are other people who have bought from the companies you are looking to buy from on some of the Tiny House Community Groups on facebook, and get some feedback. (Tiny House Buy/Sell NZ, NZ Tiny House Community)

3. Get a lawyer to check over the sale and purchase agreement, and see if they can make sure that the title passes over to you for each stage of payment. 

4. Another option is to buy a pre-made Tiny House, where you just pay and receive, and you can get a building inspection to make sure it's a sound investment before you hand over the $$.  

5. DIY is a good option if you have the skills - this way is a good way to make sure you get what you pay for at every step of the build. Just watch your budget, it's very easy to blow out when doing everything yourself. It's not always the cheapest option. 

Tiny Houses are a great way to get ahead, and are definitely an awesome solution to the affordable housing. However, unfortunately there are some people that are untrustworthy in this industry, so it pays to do your research! 

**Disclaimer, I am not qualified to give legal advice, this is purely my opinion based on my experiences.**