Is every 45sqm modular home planning exempt?
No. The announced exemption is proposed and conditional. Full conditions still matter, and building regulations still apply.
The safer question is whether your proposed unit, use, site layout, services, height, retained garden space, and relationship to the main house fit the final legal wording. Until those details are confirmed for your property, treat supplier claims as starting points rather than permission.
Can I rent a detached garden unit under Rent-a-Room?
Current Revenue guidance says detached units do not qualify. The government has said future tax treatment will be considered through the Budget and Finance Bill process.
That means rental payback should be modelled conservatively. If a detached unit is taxable rental income rather than relieved income, the payback period can change materially after tax, insurance, maintenance, utilities, compliance and possible finance costs.
Are supplier listings paid?
No signed supplier partner is live at launch. Listings are neutral public-source summaries until terms are agreed.
If a supplier later becomes a paid sponsor, referral partner, or white-label offer provider, that commercial status should be made clear on the relevant page. A public listing alone is not an endorsement.
What happens when I request quotes?
Your enquiry is captured through Netlify Forms and manually reviewed for county, budget, timeframe, use case, and supplier fit.
The more specific the enquiry, the better the routing. Useful details include garden dimensions, access width, whether a crane may be needed, whether water and wastewater are nearby, intended use, target unit size, and whether you have already spoken to a supplier.
What should I check before paying a deposit?
Ask for a written breakdown of unit price, delivery, foundations, site works, utilities, wastewater, certification, VAT assumptions, warranty, and exclusions. If planning is uncertain, ask who is responsible for drawings, local authority communication, and any redesign if the first proposal does not work.
Do these sites cover every county?
Yes. Each brand has county pages to help homeowners start locally. County pages are not local authority decisions. They are prompts for better supplier questions around access, planning context, services, delivery and likely site-work variables.
Is a garden office the same as a granny flat?
No. A garden office, storage room, studio, family annex, auxiliary dwelling, and full residential unit can have different planning, building, tax, insurance and services implications. Always describe the real intended use when requesting quotes.