The data analysis identified six dimensions of psychological and hedonic well-being that were improved for TH owners in these countries: autonomy, mastery, purpose in life, personal growth, relatedness, and happiness. We draw on data from 19 interviews conducted in Chile and Argentina with TH owners. Drawing on theories of the commons, the aim of this study is to explore the experiences and well-being outcomes of TH owners living in two Latin American countries. These regions are characterized by a lower purchasing power and less access to credit of citizens, with a high degree of concentration in large metropolitan areas, which may affect the motivators and experiences of TH owners. However, less is known about the experiences of TH owners in the Global South, such as Latin American countries. This research has identified that increased financial security and mobility, having a simplified and sustainable lifestyle, and developing significant relationships are the main motivators for TH owners. However, most research has been conducted in the Global North, such as the US and European countries. The ‘tiny house’ (TH) movement has gained increasing popularity around the world, and recent research has investigated the main motivators and challenges of living in THs. This helps position tiny houses in the broader contemporary Australian housing market, enable preliminary international comparisons and allow some speculation about future trajectories. Our findings suggest the Australian tiny house movement is as much a manifestation of counter-cultural values as a preference for a specific dwelling type. We explore five major themes: four that motivate tiny house living-economic, secure tenure, sustainable community and freedom and one deterrent-regulatory barriers. Drawing on data from questionnaire surveys and interviews conducted in Australia and social media, we argue the need to develop more precise definitions of the extent of tiny house living and the wider socio-cultural aspects underpinning claims of a new movement. It is unclear whether they represent a small, specialized housing niche or a significant ‘movement’. It is difficult to assess these claims with any rigor because a definition of what constitutes a tiny house remains elusive. Contemporary tiny houses are relatively recent phenomenon, claimed by some as a panacea for housing unaffordability and unsustainable development.
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