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FAQ

Below are the most frequent questions we get asked. We are sure your question will be answered here; however, if not, do not hesitate to contact us directly.

They start off from $20 000 excl, and range up to $5 million depending on your design

Container homes tend to be about 20-30% cheaper than normal builds, and they are 10 times faster.  We can complete a 180m2 home in less than 3 months if all goes according to plan.

My Container House Inc. can assist with designing your Container Home. We can also assist with municipal approval and site planning where required.

You should expect your containers to last for at least twenty-five years without any problems. If you maintain the containers and keep on top of any rust then you can expect your containers to last longer.

Container housing often does not need planning permission because it is not considered to be permanent.

… However, the rules vary in different parts of the country, so you should contact your local planning authority (LPA) for a definitive answer regarding your site.

We assist our clients to ascertain what the local rules are, and we help in getting the necessary permissions and approvals.

The general consensus is that shipping container homes are cheaper to build than conventional housing.

Ted Crowe says that that really depends on the situation, but shipping containers reduce costs dramatically in areas where it’s difficult to erect regular housing, such as sloping blocks of land.

A shipping container is a special, non corrosive Corten steel; then, when coated with the Ceramic coating, it becomes virtually rust proof and also prevents mildew, mold and is highly antiseptic.

There will be no rust problems if you use Certified paint to paint your home.

With shipping container homes, the concrete piers are generally laid at each corner of the container. …

You save a lot of time and money with pier foundations because you don’t need to excavate a lot of earth at all.

You only need to excavate the ground for the piers, which are generally 50 cm X 50 cm X 50 cm.

We use the maximum insulation available in our container homes.  We must comply with the conductivity calculations as set out by the SANS regulations.  We achieve an R value of 3.78 in the ceiling, and 2.90 in the walls.  Windows do make a huge difference in looks, but reduce the insulation factor dramatically.  Plan for double glazing if possible.

In some instances, yes. If you do not have a suitable place to put the container on your property it can sometimes be put on a grass verge or in a parking bay outside your house. You do need to obtain permission from your local council to do this.

Durability – Cargo containers have been built to withstand the elements of sea travel, such as strong winds, harsh rain, etc. This means that container homes are not going to leak, they’ll stand up to extreme weather conditions and, some even claim, are earthquake proof and hurricane proof.

Container prices vary depending on availability, and the current exchange rate.  We have current pricing for empty containers on our Empty Container Pricelist ready for download when you request.

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  3. Cheap equals scam.

We insulate our container homes which very effectively controls the heat and cold inside the Container Home.  A Large chunk of the building cost is exclusively for insulation of the interior.

Another way to control the temperature is to put a roof over the entire structure.  This not only controls the interior temperature, but helps protect the containers from the weather.

(Good Faith Deposit) FAQ

Below are the most frequent questions we get asked regarding Earnest Money or Good Faith Deposit. We are sure your question will be answered here; however, if not, do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Earnest money, or a good faith deposit, is a sum of money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. In most cases, earnest money acts as a deposit on the property you’re looking to buy. You deliver the amount when signing the purchase agreement or the sales contract. It can also be part of the offer. The seller (We) and buyer (You) sign a contract that defines the conditions of refunding earnest money.

The amount of earnest money can vary depending on the location and price of the property, but it typically amounts to a percentage of the property price or a fixed amount suggested by the seller. The purpose of earnest money is to provide assurance to the seller that you are committed to buying the property (Learn more).

The following measures could potentially protect your earnest money from fraud or unjustifiable forfeiture:

  • Put everything in writing. Make sure your contract clearly defines what amounts to canceling the sale and who ends up with the earnest money. Include any amendments to details like buyer responsibilities and timelines.
  • Understand the contingencies. Ensure that contingencies that protect your interests are in the contract. Most importantly, you shouldn’t sign a home purchase agreement that doesn’t have clauses that protect you.
  • Meet your responsibilities. Container house purchase agreements usually set deadlines to protect sellers. Be sure to respond to all questions and provide requested documents in a timely manner, as well as meet inspection, appraisal and closing deadlines to avoid breaching the contract

Though earnest money isn’t required to purchase a house, you may run the risk of losing the home to a buyer who does have the funds to make a good faith deposit.

The due date for earnest money can vary depending on the terms of the purchase agreement and where you live but is generally around the time of offer

The buyer gets their good faith deposit back if the seller terminates the home sale without a valid reason. You may also reclaim your money if the reason for contract cancellation is a contingency outlined in your purchase contract. 

What if I change my mind?

Property buyers get their earnest money back if the deal goes south for reasons covered in any outlined contingencies. Otherwise, there’s little or no chance of a refund. If you change your mind late in the buying process for reasons other than contingencies, the seller can keep the earnest deposit. It compensates them for the time, money and effort required to list the property again and obtain another buyer.

If the deal falls through due to a seller termination or an issue addressed in a contingency, the money will be refunded to the buyer. Otherwise, the seller will keep the good faith deposit.

Earnest money is a deposit made early in the process to show good faith and commitment to the purchase, while a down payment is a larger payment made at closing that reduces the amount of the mortgage loan needed to purchase the property. Earnest money may be returned if the sale falls through due to contingencies, a down payment is not refundable.

Your earnest money is generally applied to your down payment and/or closing costs at the time of closing, as long as it doesn’t fall through.

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