Container home
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F you’ve ever thought of living as a minimalist or living on a tight budget then maybe it’s time to think shipping containers. Millions of people need homes and there are millions of shipping containers that are going unused. This could be the answer to the global housing crisis that have drove millions of people homeless and living without proper housing assistance.
Container homes are somewhat convenient for young people or couples who do not want to be paying off large sums of debt at the age of 40. These container homes are cheaper than regular houses and suitable for people who want to live ‘free’. Older individuals can also benefit from these after retirement to live a much laid back life after years of working.
Thinking of where to buy shipping containers, but do not know where to start? Try local companies in Fiji that specialises in storage, repair, cleaning of empty shipping containers and selling to organisations or people who wish to buy them for example to build their homes.
A good second hand container will cost you around $F6000 to around $F8000, but that is cheap considering how the cost of housing has risen over the past few years. Living debt free should be the goal for an individual unless you’re willing to gamble with life and run head first into the ‘big’ world.
Let us list down the number of ways container houses are convenient.
Container homes IQ, New Zealand.
These containers can easily and affordably be transported from one place to another. If you are thinking of living far from the city then hiring a truck and loading the container on it to your chosen destination will be no problem. Ready homes container
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There are many ways you can decorate the inside of the shipping container to suit your aesthetic and theme. Many like a laid back, coffee coloured wall and fur rug while others love black walls, black furniture and twenty cats running up and down the house. A single shipping container can be transformed into your very own cosy cave.
This beautifully designed container home is perfect for beach lovers. This home features a full glass front nicely insulated, lined and painted. Carpeted with LED lighting and 3 power points, perfect for your own private space and requiring sleep out options that look and feel modern.
Containable homes are also mobile
Lastly, thinking of operating a small food business at home? Then a shipping container is the answer. Investing in bricks and mortar can seem a risky investment for a small business owner when cash flow is especially to someone who is just starting out. This is one of the reasons that Shipping Containers are an excellent option for a food and drink business. Convenient and cheap!