Running Costs

CHEAPER THAN HOUSES

You can buy a permanent, two-bedroom Amafhha.Shop container home for under £35,000. But how much will it cost to live there? It certainly won't be any more expensive – and could cost a lot less.

The table below provides a rough comparison between buying a new-build, single story, traditional or container home with 2 bedrooms, one bathroom and sufficient living space for two people.

Based on a 2 bedroom single story dwelling, with one bathroom and two occupants	Traditional home	Container home
Asking price	Over £150,000	Under £40,000. Includes delivery costs, site preparation and landscaping
Land with PP	Included	From £10,000 - £75,000 (nothing if you're building on your own plot).
Buildings and contents insurance	Standard home insurance	Standard home insurance
Council tax band	A-G	Usually A-C
Dual fuel electricity/gas	£1,300	£795
Water and waste water	£300	£300
Maintenance	£500	Under £50

Please note these are our best estimates based on a number of variable factors. Land and house prices vary widely across the country and energy consumption depends on how well the occupants follow energy-saving advice and guidance.

When doing your own comparison, remember that container homes.

• Cost less per square meter than other base structures
• Are eco-friendly: made of 85% recycled, non-corrosive steel, and fully recyclable if demolished.
• Are top-rated in energy efficiency, thanks to bonded ceramic coatings and closed cell spray insulation.
• Easily accommodate energy-efficient underfloor heating via air or ground source heat pumps, solar powered roof panels and rainwater recycling systems
• Can be installed almost anywhere close to mains utilities.
• Require no planning permission if you already own the land
• Are very acceptable to insurers due to their structural integrity, security systems and anti-leak roof structure.