Candid Tiny House

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1756596/open_sms] 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. Book links: TINY is out on 30th July 2024 through Hardie Grant publishers. [https://hardiegrant.lnk.to/Tiny] It’s hugely relatable, beautifully written and well worth a read!  Tiny House Education: * Candid Tiny House Podcast [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-podcast/] * Weekend Workshops [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/education/]  * Online Course [https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house] Mentioned in the interview: * Tractor Tiny House Guy: Ian Branson https://bransonsruralservices.com/ [https://bransonsruralservices.com/] * Ballina Shire Tiny House strategy [https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/news/draft-housing-strategy-on-public-exhibition] * Lou's blog: No Impact Girl [http://www.noimpactgirl.com/]  Music: Scott Buckley

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1756596/open_sms] 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. Episode page. [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-podcast/] How To Build a Tiny House - Australian Online Course [https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house] Tiny House Trailers [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailers-victoria/]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1756596/open_sms] 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.  We hear from: 1. 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.  2. 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. 3. Councillor Rosie Annear reflects on the process as a whole and what stood out for her in this campaign to change tiny house laws. Music by Scott Buckley Episode Page [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-podcast/] How To Build a Tiny House - Australian Online Course [https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house] Tiny House Trailers [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1756596/open_sms] 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. Candid Web Page [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-podcast/] Tiny House & Land Offers Mount Alexander Shire Database [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-and-land-offers-in-mount-alexander-shire-vic-database/] Mount Alexander Shire Tiny House Local Law [https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Council/Local-laws-permits-and-fines/Local-laws/Caravans-and-tiny-houses-on-wheels-on-private-property] Tiny House Trailers [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/] How To Build A Tiny House - Australian Online Course [https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house] Music by Scott Buckley

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1756596/open_sms] 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. Music by Scott Buckley My Home Network Info Page [https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/my-home-network/] Episode Page [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house/new-campaign-new-strategies/] How To Build a Tiny House - Australian Online Course [https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house] Tiny House Trailers [https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/]