Modular homes may not be a new concept but they have certainly come a long way from flimsy post-war prefab builds expected to last less than a decade.

In fact, prefabricated homes seem to have moved towards the other end of the spectrum, delivering high-end, eco-friendly designs popularised by the likes of Grand Designs, often only accessible to the well-heeled. 

But as conventional builders collapse and prohibitive development application times and major economic uncertainties are putting longer-term building projects on the rocks, the modular home industry has experienced a “massive” surge in interest.