I was sick of paying thousands to rent a flat so built my own tiny home on a BIKE – I’m saving £1.1k a month

A MAN has revealed how he's saved himself over £1,000 a month after building a tiny home on a bike.

Ryan took to his TikTok page to share a video showing off his unique accommodation, after revealing he was inspired to come up with something to help those living in homeless encampments.

A man has been told he's "winning at life" after building a tiny home on a bikeCredit: tiktok/@tinytinyhomes

Inside is compact but functional, with a rug on the floor adding some warmthCredit: tiktok/@tinytinyhomes

There's even a microwave at the top, so he can do some cookingCredit: tiktok/@tinytinyhomes

While there's a toilet underneath the sofa, which turns into a bedCredit: tiktok/@tinytinyhomes

The lack of affordable housing in Canada has led to a growing number of people living in tents or informal shelters because they have nowhere else to do.

But with his "social project" - Tinytinyhomes.ca - Ryan is hoping to manufacture the bike homes to help get encampment residents "mobile and away from the parks".

The project doesn't have funding as yet, and is currently in the development stage.

It cost Ryan around £2,800 to build, but once it was finished, it was a standalone property.

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It even has a toilet, which is stored underneath the bed, as well as a microwave and a desk.

The sofa turns into a comfy bed, and there are solar panels on the roof that allow him to have power inside.

The only thing the home doesn't have is running water.

The average property price for Ontario, where Ryan lives, would be about £1,100 a month for something a similar size with bills.

So it's no wonder people are keen to further explore his concept, and even see if they might be eligible for one of the homes themselves.

"I want one. Take my money," one wrote.

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"Imagine RENT FREE," another said.

"This could put so many people into a less precarious situation," a third praised.

"Somewhere to have some rest and security, even being able to have transportation to possible work opportunities."

"Minimalist life right there," someone else wrote.

"That's so cool!" another gushed.

"Darn. I like that!! self built??" someone else asked.

Tiny Homes FAQs

The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.

What is a tiny home?

Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.

Are tiny homes legal in the UK?

As long as the tiny house doesn't exceed 19.8m x 6.7m in size, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. Therefore, tiny houses are classed as legal additional living space.

Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?

The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.

Others even pointed out how good the "soundproofing" for the home was - noting the traffic and noises of the general hustle and bustle stopped immediately when inside the bike home.

"Badass setup," one wrote.