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Hello and welcome to this bonus [book club] episode of Candid Tiny House!
It’s a special occasion because one of our DIY builders, Lou Southerden, who you might remember from Season 1 Episode 4, has written a book about her journey of building her tiny house on wheels.
TINY: A Memoir About Love, Letting Go and a Very Small House tracks the story of Lou’s DIY tiny house build in the Northern Rivers area in NSW and the love relationship that she was in at the time.
Fred and I had the privilege of reading the book earlier this year and I have to say that what stood out to me was the realness of her accounts of both building as a DIYer and the honesty of how she lets us in on her relationship, as it suffered massively during the tiny house build and eventually lead to the relationship breaking down.
In this interview we hear about:
- Writing about the tiny, in the tiny house
- Themes of building as a female DIY builder in a male-dominated industry
- Moving her tiny to a new location
- Site preparation, costs and moving details
- Council regulations for tiny houses in her location (Ballina Shire)
- Writing as a personal process of healing and integration.
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TINY is out on 30th July 2024 through Hardie Grant publishers.
It’s hugely relatable, beautifully written and well worth a read!Tiny House Education:
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This episode we are looking at present day uptake of the tiny house local laws, and we talk about some of the remaining obstacles to overcome when it comes to tiny house living and hosting in our area.
We examine the grey water processing issue: what the limits are and how to work around them.
We discuss the clause that states that there should be no 'commercial relationship' between tiny house dweller and land owner.
We discuss creating contracts to underpin the relationship between tiny house owner or occupier and the land owner.
We hear from different people who are offering a place for tiny house dwellers to park on their private property, and their different motivations for seeking out a tiny house arrangement.
With a discussion about what is happening at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) level, and how to overcome these remaining obstacles in the future, we have a look at what is next in the ongoing pursuit of better tiny house laws across Victoria.
Finally, we hear from Kathryn McGoldrick, tiny house dweller and advocate, who now has a place to call home because of the tiny house law change. And we hear from Fred Schultz about what it was like to finally get an outcome that created meaningful change for people in our community.
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This episode, we will reflect on the key turning points and factors for success from this campaign, so that you can be well armed with a best-practice set of pro-tips to help you create meaningful change in your home town and increase affordable housing options like tiny houses on wheels in your area.
Kaz Neilson, Co-ordinator of My Home Network, the leader of the successful campaign as she reflects on the things that really worked this time, setting this campaign apart form other attempts to change the local law. Councillor Matthew Driscoll shares what he thinks might be obstacles in the way for other local councils making progressive changes to their local laws, and what people can do now if they happen to be serving as an elected member of council.Councillor Rosie Annear reflects on the process as a whole and what stood out for her in this campaign to change tiny house laws.
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In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the groundbreaking decision by Mount Alexander Shire Council to legalise tiny houses on wheels. Featuring a detailed interview with Councillor Rosie Annear, who was Mayor at the time of the law change, we explore:
• The journey from initial proposal to successful implementation
• Challenges faced in navigating planning schemes and local laws
• How community engagement played a crucial role in the process
• The council's approach to balancing safety concerns with housing needs
• The impact of the decision on local housing options and affordability
Key highlights:
- Insight into the council's decision-making process and risk assessment
- Discussion of the planning scheme complexities and how they were overcome
- The unprecedented level of community support (91% in favour)
- Reflection on the broader implications for housing solutions in Victoria
Whether you're a tiny house enthusiast, interested in local government processes, or concerned about housing affordability, this episode offers valuable insights into how innovative policy changes can address pressing community needs.
Don't miss our special announcement at the end of the episode!
Listen now to discover how one council's brave decision is paving the way for alternative housing solutions across the country.
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This is season 2 of Candid Tiny House where we peek behind the scenes of the successful campaign to change tiny house laws in Central Victoria, to show you how you can campaign to replicate the changes in your home town.
Kaz Neilson is key to this second attempt at changing tiny house laws. She is the coordinator for My Home Network, the driving force behind the new campaign.
Kathryn McGoldrick is a tiny house dweller and advocate, who solved her homelessness through building a tiny house on wheels.
They share the steps they took to campaign for change that they needed to see happen, and inspire and educate along the way.
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This is Candid Tiny House, hosted by Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses. Usually this is a podcast interviewing people about their tiny house builds. This season, Season 2, we are doing something different.
Last June, in 2023, the local shire here in central Victoria, Mount Alexander Shire did something extraordinary. They passed a local law that allowed for living in a tiny house on wheels on private property without a permit or a time limit. They removed the biggest barrier to living in a tiny house on wheels that there is: council regulations.
It was huge, we got national media attention, a lot of happy community members and a whole new option for affordable housing in our region. We also got a lot of people from other councils, in other states, around Australia, calling up and asking how did you do this? We want to do that here! How did you make that possible?
So this podcast is in answer to that question. We talk to all the key players involved in the change - what they did, what were the factors for success, what were the obstacles they faced and how did they overcome or avert them? And most importantly, what are the list of things that you can do to replicate the same progress in your home town?
This episode we take a trip down memory lane, to 2020 and the lead up to the local law review, when Fred Schultz led a campaign to legalise tiny house living. We hear about what steps we took, here at Fred's Tiny Houses to create a friendly law, present it to council and generate public support for the idea.
Councillor Christine Henderson was a fan of the proposed tiny house law change, and pushed very hard inside council to get the progressive laws over the line. Hear all about their efforts, the obstacles they faced, and how you can use their experience to overcome obstacles in your home-grown campaign.
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This is Candid Tiny House. I'm your host, Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses.
You might have heard that last year, our local government, Mount Alexander Shire here in Central Victoria, changed their local laws to essentially legalize tiny house living.
You can now live in a tiny house on wheels on private property where there’s a dwelling, without a permit or a time limit.
It’s great! It removes the biggest obstacle to tiny house living - council regulations - and as such, it’s a significant step towards increasing affordable housing options in our area.
It took 2 campaigns, 2 revisions of the same local law, much community in-put and a lot of research and head-scratching by all involved.
As you can imagine, this law change sparked a lot of interest from other communities and local councils all calling up asking "How did you do this? How can we do that here?!"
So this season of Candid Tiny House, we are answering that question.
We hear from key players in the two different campaigns, Councillors, the Mayor, tiny house dwellers and advocates, and from people in the community who are now offering land to tiny house owners, because of the law change.
It’s a case study of initial disappointment, new strategies, internal council insights, overcoming obstacles and working together for a better outcome.
And the best part? It's not just about this town. It's a playbook for anyone, anywhere, itching to make a difference in their own backyard.
So grab your headphones and buckle up. The Advocacy Season of Candid Tiny House is about to drop, and you won't want to miss a minute.
First episode is out on June 14th, and each Friday following.
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Michael Bartz built his tiny house on wheels in Canada. He built the trailer too. It took him four years and now he lives in it with his partner and their three cats.
To assess tiny house projects that you see in Canada or North America and how they might differ from a successful design here in Australia. Michael felt when designing, building and living in a tiny house on wheels. Michael approached the stress of living illegally in a tiny house on wheels. This tiny house project sits within a greater project for Michael of reducing his carbon footprint and how he is now continuing that work through his podcast: In Over My Head.
This is a bonus episode where we compare notes between building a tiny house in Canada and in Australia. The weight limits, regulations and seasons are all so different that it can lead to really different tiny house designs. But there are also lots of things in common… as we find out!
Hear about how:
In Over My Head Podcast: https://www.inovermyheadpodcast.com/Be UNCLUTTERED interview with Michael Bartz - hear about how he found a place to put the tiny house, and myth busting for tiny house living: https://www.beuncluttered.com.au/episodesBU/Tiny-Home-living-with-Michael-Bartz Fred’s Tiny Houses: https://www.fredstinyhouses.com.au/ Tiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course
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Jim wanted to be able to stand up in his bedroom loft, so he commissioned Fred’s Tiny Houses to come up with a design that included a pop-up roof that can be elevated when his tiny house is parked; and lowered when it is being transported. Inspired by a tiny house that he saw in Byron Bay, Jim engaged a local registered builder to undertake this project on a 7.2 meter Flat Top Trailer.
His decision to choose a tiny house on wheels as a single person.Off-grid living and the lack of bills.Internet access in a tiny house on wheels.How he found the property that he lives on. Working with a builder to make his tiny house idea into a reality.His removable awning and deck.
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Blog article with photos and video tour of Jim's house. Builder: Tim Allen Construction Nature’s Head composting toilet.Construction Plans for Jim's tiny house. Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2meter Flat Top Option CTiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.
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Anna & Rowan built their tiny house on wheels in Canberra and moved it up to Newcastle where they now live. They built on a 7.8 meter Protruding Wheels Guard trailer and have recently added a deck and verandah that more than doubles the living area available in their tiny house.
Concerns in getting their tiny house insured as DIY builders;The formal valuation of their tiny house - compared to how much they spent;Transporting their tiny house through a tight spot;The best and worst aspects of DIY building a tiny house;Maintaining their relationship throughout the stressors of building and managing decision-fatigue; and The problem with getting ‘help’ on a build-site, as well as much much more.
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Blog article with photos of Anna & Rowan’s tiny house on wheels.Video tour of their tiny house on wheels. CIL Insurance.Kaboodle Kitchen.Tiny Towing. Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.8meter Protruding Wheel Guard. Tiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.
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Lou built her 7.2m long tiny house on a Fred’s Tiny Houses flat top trailer in the Northern Rivers area in NSW with the help of her partner and a retired tradie friend. An award-winning travel writer, Lou had no prior experience building, designing or using power tools. That all changed when she set about creating her dream tiny house on wheels.
Experience designing on paper & building for the first time;Choice of materials and making changes to her design along the way;Designing the lighting and window choices;Financial budget breakdown of all the big-ticket items in her tiny house;Advice she would give to anyone embarking on their own tiny house journey.
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Blog article with photos of Lou and her tiny house on wheels.Video tour of Lou’s tiny house on wheels.Follow Lou on Facebook: @noimpactgirl & her blog: www.noimpactgirl.comWindows Supplier: https://midcoastwindows.com.au/Kaboodle Kitchen: https://www.kaboodle.com.au/Acacia bench tops from Bunnings.Joiner who made the staircase: Matt @ http://www.esotericxs.com/Wood list:Western Red Cedar external claddingWhite Gum bench top and handrailRecycled Blackbutt floorboardsMerbau vaneer Birch ply stairsPoplar ply ceilings Falcata plywoodFred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2m Flat Top, 2400mm wide Tiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.
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Bree and Lucas DIY built their beautiful, fully-equipped 7.8m long tiny house in Bree’s parents’ back yard on weekends over a two year period, while they both worked full time.
Experience using the light-weight wood paulownia as exterior cladding;Creation of a design that reflected their values and met their (sometimes divergent) needs;Overcame significant building setbacks;Outsourced some aspects of the building;Financial budget for the tiny house.
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Blog article with photos of Bree and Lucas and their tiny house on wheels.Video tour of their tiny house on wheels.Follow Bree & Lucas on Instagram @Dream.Plan.Do.RepeatRangehood design and installation: https://www.custominstallations.com.au/Gaps for sealing exterior cladding.Oil for bench-tops. Spoonflower wallpaper.David Linton - carpenter in Maleny.Paulownia and the materials density list.Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.8m Protruding Wheel Guard. Tiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.
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Deon and Marine DIY built their 7.2m long tiny surf house in Northern Beaches, NSW. Keen to build a tiny house on wheels that supports their surfing lifestyle and their eco values, Deon and Marine learnt on the job and adapted to their changing circumstances.
Experience building their tiny house while off-grid and outside;Finding a place to build and live in their tiny house;Sourcing custom fittings to suit their unique dimensions;Insurance hurdle jumping;Injuries sustained;Design considerations, andFinancial and weight budgets and calculations.
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Blog article with photos of Deon & Marine and their tiny house on wheels.Video tour of their tiny house on wheels.Follow Deon & Marine on Instagram: @tinysurfhouse & @hang10distillery CIL InsuranceYoui InsuranceVSB1 Over-height 4.6 meter route guidance map. Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2m Flat Top. Tiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.
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Journey building without previous experience and with family support; Transporting their tiny house interstate;Living together in their tiny house;Council regulation considerations;How their tiny house chapter has helped them leap-frog into their next chapter in life.
Luke and Jess DIY built their off grid tiny house in record time, and lived in it for two years in Brisbane, QLD.
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Blog article with photos of Luke and Jess and their tiny house on wheels.Video of this interview.https://oceancrusaders.org/https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/Tiny House University - https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-houseMusic for Candid Tiny House is by Scott Buckley: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
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Candid Tiny House is a series of honest interviews with people who have built a tiny house on a Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer in Australia after taking a Workshop or Online Course with Fred.
the financial costs & the savings; the things they wish they knew before starting out on their tiny house building journey;the injuries & the community support; the setbacks & triumphs; andthe compromises & innovations.
Mine these interviews for tiny house building tips that are grounded in reality and experience.
Hear stories of everything that it's taken to build each tiny house on wheels, including:Instead of presenting a shiny tiny house ideal, we take a gritty and realistic look at the enormous feat it takes to build a tiny house on wheels. Each client sets out to make a home that is a successful road vehicle as well as being a comfortable place to live in year-round.
See a tour or video component of each interview on the Fred's Tiny Houses You Tube channel.
Enjoy photos of each episode and read a short article on each tiny house story on the Fred's Tiny Houses Blog.
Be inspired by all the people who have walked the path before you.
Access an informed community of conscientious tiny house builders and see the results of their efforts on Fred's Tiny Houses YouTube channel, then start your build well informed and better equipped for the journey ahead!
Season 1 (E1-6) starts on Friday 24th September 2021.
All the interviewees are in Australia and we focus exclusively on information that is relevant to Australia.
Shannon Schultz is your host on Candid Tiny House. She talks to people every day about their tiny house projects at Fred's Tiny Houses and enjoys getting real about tiny houses and everything that is involved in making them and living in them. She picks up the technical stuff from Fred (her husband) and loves catching up with clients to celebrate their journey and their tiny house successes! :-)
Music for Candid Tiny House is from Scott Buckley: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/
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