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Moving into a log cabin?

  • 25-07-2020 1:57pm
    #1
    amf7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hello. I really need to separate but cannot afford a second home. Thinking of putting up a log cabin in the garden? Sounds ridiculous but has anyone tried this even as a short term measure? It can always be used later for visitors/students. Not sure what else to do and am near breaking point. Thanks for any comments.


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  • #2
    Darc19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    A lot of people do it and it really only comes to attention of a council if a nosey neighbor complains.

    Make sure you keep it to the maximum size allowed for a garden "office"

    There's no restriction on having a shower or basic cooking facilities. (microwave, foreman grill, mini oven etc)

    Quite a few people in same situation do the same.

    It doesn't have to be a log cabin. Just Google "garden rooms" and a huge selection will show.


  • #3
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,101 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Have you priced them? Even for a basic one you are talking a lot of money and then you need to fit it out.


  • #4
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Do you have side or rear access ?


  • #5
    Darc19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    Price for a decent livable room of 22sqm would be €35-€40k

    Access is not an issue for these guys, they use cranes to lift the units into position.

    If spending good money, go for one that is movable. It's also easy enough to get a 10 year loan for one.


  • #6
    amf7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭amf7


    Thank you all for replies. We have a big side entrance and get on well with all neighbours (ithink). I was thinking a rental would cost e15k per year plus bills with nothing to show for it. Was hoping e30k would do it. Could get a loan to make it manageable.

    Has anyone a personal experience of having done it? Did it help? Did you get any real sense of being separated or did you just end up with a nice cabin but essentially living together? Would need strict rules. I can't see any other option right now.


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  • #7
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Yeah i asked about side access so you wouldnt have to go through house... id get prices from 2-3 companies. An alternative is getting something craned in... way quicker, less disruptive and can be sold on...


  • #8
    JimmyMW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 695 ✭✭✭JimmyMW


    amf7 wrote: »
    Hello. I really need to separate but cannot afford a second home. Thinking of putting up a log cabin in the garden? Sounds ridiculous but has anyone tried this even as a short term measure? It can always be used later for visitors/students. Not sure what else to do and am near breaking point. Thanks for any comments.

    Have you gotten legal advice, moving out of the house is a bad idea and could bite you in the ass regarding rights later, get legal advice before you do anything.


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