More space. More comfort. Same smart footprint.
The 30S is a step up in tiny home living, offering 32.4sqm of well-planned space with a true one-bedroom layout. Designed for everyday comfort, it features a separate bedroom, open living area, full kitchen, bathroom, and dedicated laundry giving you everything you need in a compact, efficient home.
The layout creates a natural flow from living to kitchen, with a private bedroom tucked away for separation and comfort. It’s a practical, easy-living solution whether you’re living full-time or adding extra space to your property.
Features:
- 32.4sqm layout
- One bedroom
- Open-plan living and kitchen
- Full bathroom
- Integrated laundry
- Gas Hot Water
- Smart, functional design
Optional Extras:
- French doors / stacker sliders
- Saniflo wastewater system
- Decking or steps
- Invertor Heat pump
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Stone Benchtops
A granny flat that earns its place in your backyard
The 30S makes an ideal granny flat. It is large enough to feel like a real home, with a separate bedroom, full kitchen, bathroom and laundry, yet compact enough at 10.8m x 3m to fit on many suburban and lifestyle sections. That makes it equally suited to housing family or earning rental income.
Backyard rental income
A fully self-contained one bedroom home is exactly what many tenants are looking for, whether that is a single professional, a couple or a long-term tenant who wants their own space. Renting out a 30S can help pay down your mortgage or the cost of the unit itself. If you plan to rent it, make sure the home meets the Healthy Homes Standards for heating, insulation and ventilation. Adding the optional inverter heat pump is an easy way to cover heating.
Multi-generational living
For many families the 30S is about keeping people close. It gives an ageing parent, returning adult child or relative a private, independent home just steps away, and it can switch to a rental later as your family's needs change.
Council-consented and transportable
Unit2Go builds council-consented transportable homes. At under 70sqm, the 30S may fall within New Zealand's 2026 granny flat rules, which can allow a small standalone dwelling to be placed without a standard building consent if you notify your council and meet the Building Code. District plan rules still apply, so check with your council first. See our granny flats and new consent rules page for details. Because it is transportable, your granny flat can also move with you if you sell or your plans change.
Why choose Unit2Go as your granny flat builder
- More than 16 years of experience building transportable homes in New Zealand
- Built off-site, so there is no long build in your backyard
- Delivered and placed by our own team across the North Island
- Thermally broken, Low-E, argon-filled windows for a warm, quiet home
- 10-year watertightness and structural warranty
- Finance options with 8 or 10 year terms and weekly repayments
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent out a granny flat in New Zealand?
Yes. A self-contained granny flat like the 30S can be rented to long-term tenants, as long as it meets the Building Code, your district plan rules and the Healthy Homes Standards. Many owners use the rent to offset their mortgage or the cost of the unit.
What size granny flat is best for rental income?
A one bedroom home with its own kitchen, bathroom and laundry, like the 30S, suits a wide range of tenants while still fitting on most sections. For an even smaller footprint, consider the 25S or 20S studio.
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Last updated: October 2026