Container and Prefab

Homes:

A Growing Trend?

Gran Designs WA

Address: 118A Stirling Highway North Fremantle 6159

Contact Number: 0439 093 001

E-mail: info@grandesignswa.com.au

With the ease if producing steel

frames and containers, there is a

growing trend of using prefab or

container homes as an extension to a

property, a source of rental income, or

an affordable home for first-time

buyers.

Are Container Homes an Asset?

Purchasing a container type

home as a permanent residence

or extension has many

advantages. It is easy and fast

to construct. It normally takes

about 12 weeks to build the

container or prefab frame off-

site and 2 weeks to install.

Buyers need not worry about

bad weather affecting

construction, as construction

takes place in factories, away

from rains and extreme heat.

There are container accommodations that match the design and quality of

traditionally built homes. Homeowners can customize the layout of the

prefab house they purchase. They can get creative by putting together

multiple containers to build the home they desire. Renovating is also easier

as each segment is easily personalized.

The design of prefab buildings makes them useful no matter how a buyer

intends to use them. They may use container homes as temporary housing

for workers or an extension for guests or family members coming over.

Buyers may also use a container accommodation as a source of income as

long as they get the paperwork and approval from local authorities.

Consider the Risks

Purchasing a container home is an enticing investment because of its

advantages. Buyers must consider factors such as housing booms, price

changes, and demand before making a purchase. There are also prefab

buildings that are as expensive as buying traditional property because of

additional fees and interest rates.

The rising housing costs in

Australia’s cities have led to

interest in manufacturing

container homes as they are

faster and cheaper to

produce. A sudden bust may

lead to unfinished products

in factories that no one will

buy. The production of this

type of accommodation may

not solve the housing

problems, but they provide

potential buyers with an

affordable alternative.

Sources:

http://grandesignswa.com.au/container-accommodation

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/safe-as-houses-why-the-bubble-

is-no-trouble/story-e6frg6zo-1227299226144

http://www.realestate.com.au/blog/whats-happening-world-prefab-housing/