# Movable Luxury Houses This London Flat is Stylish and Affordable for New Home Owners By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-and-affordable References: [gq-magazine](http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/articles/2015-08/06/micro-flat-cheap-london-flat-apartment-bert-and-may) & [bertandmayspaces](http://www.bertandmayspaces.com/) With rising real estate prices, prospective London residents are on the lookout for [stylish and affordable homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box), which is where Bert and May's modern micro-flats come into play. The structures are small and sleek, while exuding sustainability and modernity. To acquire this pad, future homeowners will need to purchase a plot of small land that can access water, gas and power. The proposed house is meant to be a [movable structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy), which allows owners to bypass planning permission when building structures. Elements or concepts from the stylish and affordable flat can also be used to create a contemporary extension to existing houses, or serve the purpose of a guesthouse. Bert and May are known to use [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-tiny-house-1) such as aged natural oak and reclaimed tiles. Branded as "lifestyle boxes," Bert and May offer multiple designs and sizes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Micro-flats:** Opportunity to develop affordable and stylish movable micro-homes using eco-friendly and reclaimed materials for minimal footprint living. - **Mobile House Structures:** Opportunity to provide homeowners with more mobility options by creating movable flat structures that can bypass planning permission requirements. - **Modular Home Design:** Opportunity to create modular home designs that can extend existing homes or serve as guesthouse options for those in need of more space or rental income. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for real estate professionals to develop stylish and sustainable movable living solutions as an alternative to traditional homeownership. - **Architecture:** Opportunity to innovate house design by creating modular structures that can be assembled on small plots of land using eco-friendly materials and mobile structures. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to provide travelers with unique, movable tiny homes that can serve as unique rental opportunities for hotels or bed and breakfast services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Efficient Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Portable Wooden Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450.md) - [Fold-Out Furniture London Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat.md) - [Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-tiny-house.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [Affordable Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxabl-baby-box.md) - [Ethereal Feminine Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-hut-tiny-house.md)