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Mobile Treehouses

Log Cabin Sold for $12,000 in Online Auction

— September 24, 2009 — Art & Design
So you are perusing the internet one day and suddenly you come across this domestic dandy. In an online auction, an Australian bidder bought this mobile treehouse from Alan Jennison, who had previously purchased it from Forestry Tasmania who used it to promote tourism.

The mobile treehouse is not exactly ready to live in yet, but the bidder should be excited to know that termites are quite prevalent down under.

Implications - Although at first glance, there could be a few problems with the house, with a little work this treehouse could be turned into a luxurious little abode. The design is already unique, all it needs is a dose of interior decorating and the rest is history!
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Treehouses as Unique Living Spaces - The trend of transforming mobile treehouses into stylish and comfortable living spaces presents an opportunity for interior decorating businesses to cater to the demand for innovative and sustainable housing options.
2. Online Auctions for Unique Properties - The growing popularity of online auctions for unique properties, such as mobile treehouses, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for online auction platforms to expand their offerings and attract new bidders.
3. Promoting Tourism Through Unconventional Accommodations - The use of mobile treehouses as a means to promote tourism highlights an opportunity for tourism boards and travel agencies to showcase unique and offbeat accommodation options that cater to adventurous travelers.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Decorating - The trend of converting mobile treehouses into luxurious living spaces creates a potential market for interior decorating businesses to provide design and furnishing solutions specifically tailored for such unique spaces.
2. Online Auction Platforms - The increased demand for online auctions of unique properties, like mobile treehouses, presents an opportunity for online auction platforms to expand their services and attract a new audience of bidders interested in unconventional properties.
3. Tourism and Travel - The use of mobile treehouses to promote tourism signifies an opportunity for tourism boards and travel agencies to tap into the growing market of adventurous travelers seeking unforgettable and unconventional accommodation experiences.
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