He hoped for a building to be built out back, hiring S&L Creations for a shed in March. The building cost just under $2,000. On the same day, Reginald purchased his building, so too did Tambree Evans.

Leaf House is a tiny portable home design that takes up a small amount of space, is big enough to live in comfortably, and reportedly accommodates a family of four.

Australia has the largest surviving collection of 19th century prefabricated and portable buildings in the world, including NSW’s Legislative Council. It may look like sandstone, but it is all a ...