Housing

SATURDAY magazine – it’s your business: affordable seniors’ housing on the back of a ute

Mar 03 2025 Updated March 3, 2025

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Designed for ageing in place? Check.

Up to three or four bedrooms? Check.

Can be folded down to 2.5 metres wide? Check.

Innovative VanHomes is making the old granny flat look like the doghouse.

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