temporary accommodation while building??

Hello I have a bit of a crazy question - but as you've all been so helpful to date - I figure it can't help to ask!!

Does anyone know about any cheap, temporary structures we can erect on our land (that don't need council approval??) while we build our home?? ie. maybe something a step up from hiring a caravan to sleep in as we have two little ones!! The current house on the block is uninhabitable (!) but it is so costly to have to rent somewhere else and also be paying off the mortgage on the property. Of course, we'd have to do that once they start the knock down/ build... but I expect there's going to be some time when we are just waiting for plans to be approved etc??

Any ideas would be most helpful!! Thanks.

Some people build a large shed and put in a small kitchen and bathroom which can be used for entertaining later or as guest accommodation. But first you need to check with your council as many of them do not allow owners to live on site whilst a new home is being constructed. Otherwise a large caravan would be the way to go, you may be able to rent one or a mobile home?

I was thinking along the lines of those portable offices/lunchrooms/classrooms found at building sites or schools. Here's a link for a company who hire them out. The benefit is that they can come with a kitchen or bathroom. I've got no idea how much they charge though.

http://www.bianco.com.au/building-suppl ... chroom.jsp

Good luck

Or this mob

http://www.evoportables.com.au/index.php?p=1_3

They are in QLD.

Depending on where you are, just do a google search for portable building hire.

I'm fascinated now. Here's another, looks like the best by far

http://www.royalwolf.com.au/products/accommodation.aspx

Thanks for all those great suggestions. I've sent off a few enquiries - I'll have to let you know how we go!!

And if all else fails, come join us in the shed thread: http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15275