Advice & Guides

Five space-saving tips for furnishing your transportable cabin

There are so many benefits to living in a smaller home – cheaper to build, more economical to heat, and quicker to clean, for a start. But people often wonder... Read more...

Transportable Cafe in Karaka

One of our portable units became a cafe at Karaka Harbourside, fitted with a kitchen, public toilet, deck and outdoor seating. Read more...

Affordable Tiny Houses

Why an affordable tiny house appeals in a rising property market, and the benefits it offers singles and couples wanting their own place. Read more...

History of Tiny Houses

A brief history of tiny houses, from early projects in Japan and Russia to their growing popularity in New Zealand today. Read more...

Are you considering buying a granny flat?

From early 2026, the path to adding a granny flat to your property is changing. Here is what it means in plain language — and what still matters. Read more...

6 Ideas you can use transportable homes at your property

Six ways to use a transportable home on your property, from a granny flat or workers' accommodation to a tiny family home. Read more...

Save with a Tiny House

Four ways a tiny house can save you money in New Zealand, including lower mortgage or rent, build costs and insurance. Read more...

What is a She Shed?

A she shed is an outdoor space of your own. We look at four uses, from a home office and hobby room to a place for friends. Read more...

Our Transportable units tick all the boxes!

A Waterford Press feature on Unit2Go, the owner-built company supplying consented transportable units across the North Island and beyond. Read more...

Three reasons you need a garden home office

Three reasons to move your home office to the garden, from freeing up space inside to escaping the distractions of the house. Read more...

Using a Granny flat for Airbnb

Using a granny flat for Airbnb can earn a flexible second income. We cover potential nightly rates and things to think about first. Read more...

Things to consider when budgeting for the cost of building a granny flat

What to budget for when building a granny flat, covering the unit itself, delivery, site works and furnishing costs. Read more...

Adding a minor dwelling to your section and meet regulations

How the Auckland Unitary Plan has made adding a minor dwelling simpler, and how a transportable unit can provide a second dwelling or rental. Read more...

Questions to ask before getting a tiny house

Key questions to ask before getting a tiny house, from how often you will move it to how many people will live there. Read more...

A Cabin for a Teenage Sleepout

What to think about before renting or buying a cabin as a teenage sleepout, including possible consent and whether it needs facilities. Read more...

Renting a portable cabin cost-effective for commercial business option

Five benefits of renting a portable cabin for business, including lower cost, quick set-up and flexibility for temporary needs. Read more...

Living with a family in a tiny home

Tips for living with a family in a tiny home, from carving out personal space to making good use of the outdoors. Read more...

Siting a Transportable unit

Six things to consider when siting a transportable unit, including access, sun and shade, and how you plan to use the space. Read more...

Downsizing to a Granny flat

Downsizing to a granny flat keeps you close to family while staying independent. We share tips for decluttering before the move. Read more...

Standing out on Airbnb

How to make a granny flat stand out on Airbnb, from ensuring a high-quality, good-looking unit to commanding a better nightly rate. Read more...

Storage for a tiny home

Four ways to make the most of storage in a tiny home, including furniture that doubles as storage without crowding the interior. Read more...

Landscaping for a transportable unit

Four landscaping ideas to help a transportable unit settle into your section, from decking and screening to planting. Read more...

Using a transportable cabin for a holiday home

Three benefits of using a transportable cabin as a holiday home, including affordability, short build times and the option to relocate it. Read more...

Using transportable units for farm workers

The benefits of using transportable units for seasonal farm workers, from attracting staff to cutting travel time with onsite accommodation. Read more...

Changes to the Building Act make it easier to add a second dwelling

Changes to the Building Act exempt some smaller projects from consent, though units with cooking or sanitation facilities still need it. Read more...

Heating Options for Transportable Unit

A look at heating options for a transportable unit, comparing portable fan heaters, oil column heaters and other space-efficient choices. Read more...

5 times makes perfect sense to use a transportable unit as a hobby room

Five times a transportable unit makes sense as a hobby room, giving space for sewing, painting and other activities away from the house. Read more...

A Granny Flat Set-up for Elderly relatives

Three things to think about when setting up a granny flat for elderly relatives, focusing on accessibility now and in the future. Read more...

Buying a Transportable Cabin unit for adult children

A transportable unit gives adult children their own space at home, with independence and privacy for everyone while they save. Read more...

Making a man cave

Ideas for turning a transportable cabin into a man cave, whether for a hobby, home gym or somewhere to relax with mates. Read more...

Using a transportable cabin for a rental property

What to consider before using a transportable cabin as a rental, including possible consent requirements and Healthy Homes standards. Read more...

Cooking in a tiny home

Tips for cooking in a tiny home with a compact kitchen, including early prep, keeping a tidy workspace and good ventilation. Read more...

Transportable cabin into professional home office

Three ways to turn a transportable cabin into a professional home office, from choosing the right furniture to seating clients. Read more...

Choosing the right size for transportable cabin

Key questions to help you choose the right size transportable cabin, covering who will stay in it and how it will be used. Read more...

Granny Flat Specialists

Unit2Go handles granny flats from concept plans and council approval through to construction, with transparent pricing and a feasibility assessment. Read more...

Tiny House Information

Background on the tiny house movement in New Zealand and the common uses for a tiny home, from granny flats to home offices and rentals. Read more...

Transportable Homes NZ

An introduction to Unit2Go's transportable homes, from affordable first homes and Designer Series cabins to workable site buildings. Read more...

About our Portable Cabins

About Unit2Go: a 100% New Zealand owned builder with over 50 years' combined experience, offering plans from under 10m2 to 124m2. Read more...

How much does a transportable home cost?

An overview of transportable home pricing, with units from $57,900, plus the land, site works and extras to factor into your budget. Read more...

Adding a granny flat to a sloped section

Adding a granny flat to a sloped section takes planning. We cover assessing the slope, levelling with piles and siting the unit well. Read more...

Furnishing a tiny house

Practical tips for furnishing a tiny house, from dividing open-plan spaces to planning how you move around a smaller home. Read more...

Benefits of insulation in transportable buildings

From July 2019 rented sleepouts and outbuildings must be insulated. We look at the rules and why insulation is worth fitting in any unit. Read more...

Transportable homes for first home buyers and rising house prices

With house prices out of reach in centres like Auckland, a transportable home offers first home buyers an affordable, easy-to-run alternative. Read more...