{
  "id": 6837873,
  "title": "UK teen builds tiny home for £6,000, owns it debt-free by 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/uk-teen-builds-tiny-home-for-6-000-owns-it-debt-free-by-20",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T19:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/at-17-british-apprentice-tom-lear-began-building-a-12-5-sq-m-tiny-home-on-a-trailer-from-reclaimed-materials-by-20-he-owned-it-debt-free-after-spending-just-6000/articleshow/134086481.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Over the span of three years, a resourceful young carpenter dedicated his skills to constructing a mobile home crafted from reclaimed materials. With a budget of around six thousand pounds, this innovative micro-home serves as an affordable housing solution for young individuals, granting him both independence and a life free from debt. His achievement is a testament to creativity and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}