A Little More About Geoff

In a former life, we’d have referred to him as Commander McGinley. But the commended naval officer has more than one string to his bow. Read on to learn more about how Geoff went from running big operations and crews on commissioned vessels to helping people find housing security in a safe, stylish, and comfortable fashion.

After close to three decades in the Royal Australian Navy and countless trips at sea, Geoff felt a strong urge to get back into nature and reconnect with both people and the land. He was ready for his next mission. Ever-curious about the human brain and what makes people tick, and propelled by a genuine desire to help people, he decided to return to University to study clinical psychology. Choosing to embark on this new training pipeline meant two things: he’d need access to bushland and an affordable housing solution – relatively quickly.

Geoff soon considered alternative housing possibilities for the next leg of his journey, as buying a house was just too expensive, but renting would mean losing his hard-earned savings. Tiny Houses On Wheels (THOW) seemed an interesting option, yet all the models he could find were much too small and cramped to be comfortable living in on a longer-term basis. When it became obvious to him that none of the options readily available were really suited to his needs, his problem-solving skills kicked in and he created his own solution by adapting an existing tiny home model to a custom trailer, which would allow him to move freely over the course of several years.

Little did he know that his own experience of looking for a housing solution while retraining would soon become the cornerstone of his new life chapter, both on the personal and professional fronts. Craving housing security and peace of mind without sacrificing on quality and comfort became the driving force behind what was going to become Adapt Homes. The fundamental belief that everyone deserves a safe and secure, affordable home. One that doesn’t come at a cost to the environment, neighbours, or their community.

Becoming the owner of a THOW comes with the promise of freedom. It’s a flexible living solution, with low impact on the land. Yet Geoff recognises that people need education – how-to guides and parking solutions, for example – guardrails to help them navigate this alternative lifestyle. He’s personable, trustworthy, and always eager to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with like-minded folk. And above all, he’s a free spirit that believes in the power of connection, so don’t be shy! Get in touch and see if an Adapt Home could be the right solution for you, too.

Not So Tiny

If you’ve been looking into buying a tiny home, you’ll know that there are a myriad of models and makes to choose from out there – it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the options.

Whether it’s a first dip into a new way of life or you’ve adopted this alternative lifestyle many moons ago, here are our top three reasons for choosing an Adapt Homes model for the next chapter of your journey. 

First off, our mobile modular homes have been carefully designed to maximise quality and comfort.

We’re proud to partner with 6Homes to offer Tiny Homes On Wheels (THOW) built to exceptionally high standards. Our homes’ layouts have been carefully thought out to maximise living areas and optimise storage solutions, leaving your small yet stylish quarters clutter-free. Every single one of our 1 and 2-bedroom models featurestop-end interior finishings that can be personalised to your taste. 

We’re in this together: our team is there to ensure that you know what to expect throughout the process, and will be by your side every step of the journey. 

At Adapt Homes, transparency and education are the cornerstones of our ethos. Living tiny is not always cookie-cutter perfect, but hey, that’s what makes it exciting! From how to find land to the nitty-gritty of an everyday tiny lifestyle, we’re here to share our stories and help work out solutions for parking your brand-new THOW in the first spot of its journey. And if we’re being perfectly honest, we’re here to share our own trials and tribulations, so that you can benefit from our learnings and avoid those classic rookie mistakes!

And last but certainly not least: Adapt Homes are larger than most tiny houses available on the Australian market, yet still very affordable.

With our minimalist studio model Elsey starting at just $119K for 20 square metres, and ranging up to $179K for our 2-bedroom big boys Belford and Murray, both sitting at 40 square metres, you’ll see that we’re serious about offering cost-effective homes without compromising on quality nor style. Trimming down on expenses at every step of the process has enabled us to make sustainable home ownership more accessible to like-minded folk. 

Tiny story short: we offer a premium product at the best possible price, and we’ll be by your side every step of the way.