I couldn’t afford to move out so moved into a caravan at the bottom of my parent’s garden – I don’t pay a penny in rent

A 21-year-old has revealed that she moved into a caravan at the bottom of her parent's garden, as she couldn't afford to move out.

Savvy saver Mollie, shared a tour of her caravan home to TikTok.

She said: "I've recently moved into my first home, and I'm working to make it special, let me know what you think so far."

The caravan looks extremely cosy inside, with a chequered sofa that turns into a fold out bed, and a small desk which she uses to work from home.

It has been adorably decorated with plants and flowers, with fairy lights strung from the walls.

It even has an outdoor table and chairs, so Millie can enjoy a morning coffee in the sun.

Mollie's caravan has likely left many people impressed, as her video. posted under the username @theenglishwoodnymph, has gone viral, racking up over 50,000 views.

TikTok users raced to the video's comments section to share their thoughts.

One person said: "This is amazing!"

A second person said: "Beautiful."

A third person said: "How cosy."

A fourth person said: "Cute retro chill vibes."

Living in a caravan in your parents' garden is a great way to save cash for a house, whilst still having your independence.

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more and more adults are struggling to get on the property ladder and are choosing to live in their family home for longer.

The 2021 census revealed that over half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.

The average price of a house in the UK was £285,000 as of March 2023, and this rises to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.

Tiny Homes FAQs

The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.

What is a tiny home?

Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.

Are tiny homes legal in the UK?

As long as the tiny house doesn't exceed 19.8m x 6.7m in size, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. Therefore, tiny houses are classed as legal additional living space.

Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?

The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.

Moreover, research from the Resolution Foundation found that the average first time buyer deposit tripled from 5 per cent of the property price in 1989 to 15 per cent in 2019.

This means that buyers have to save for far longer and use up a larger percentage of their earnings to get on the property ladder.

Recent research by property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who do not already own homes have given up, due to the astronomical cost of buying a property.

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