Dear Home Building Enthusiast,

Over the past 20 years, the size of the average new Australian home has shrunk to 189.8m2 and half of all new buildings are apartments, according to ABS data.

Lead by Millennials and Gen Y, as well as downsizing retirees, this shift towards smaller living is occurring for a number of reasons such as rising house prices, a desire to live close to city centres and easier maintenance.

However, smaller spaces and blocks come with their own set of challenges, including limited outdoor space and trying to maximise every square metre to make the space appear bigger.

This edition we take a look out how you can make the most of your small space.

Enjoy!

Adelle King | Editor - Build | build.com.au

Tiny frame, big potential

Historically, Australia has some of the largest houses in the world but this could be set to change, with a 2017 CommSec report showing the country’s properties are now the smallest in two decades. At the same time, the tiny home movement has taken off.