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Kiwi on the move with kitset and transportable homes

Searches for kitset and transportable homes are up.

Gill South
By Gill South (Business and property journalist)
Last updated: 31 May 2024 | 5 min read

Fraemohs Mackenzie Mono transportable showhome

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The larger 50 sq m kitset home by SheShed

Kitset SheSheds became very popular during Covid as home offices

Soho Modern Container Home by Flexicube

Transportable homes are calling for a wide range of ingenuity

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