Kit Homes
Granny Flat Kit vs Hiring a Builder – Which is Better?
People think there are 2 options when building a granny flat (but there are actually 3). The two most “common” options are: 1. Buy a granny flat kit and arrange trades (or DIY)...
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Owner Builder
Building a Granny Flat as an Owner Builder – The Complete Guide
You may be looking at building your own granny flat, and to do so you need to become an ‘owner-builder’. But, what do I need to do to become an ‘owner builder’? To...
Kit Homes
Granny Flat Kits – The Ultimate guide
If you are considering purchasing a granny flat kit home, of course you are going to have a few questions and concerns. What I hope to do in this article is cover them all....
Cabins
Backyard Home Offices – 10 Designs You Will Love
With more and more people working from home in the current market, and this trend expecting to stay, backyard home offices are becoming a popular design. So, what are the choices for backyard offices?...
Granny Flats - General
Converting a Shed Into a Granny Flat Legally
Looking at a shed, it seems logical to think about converting it into a habitable space. So, can you convert a shed into a granny flat? Short answer – yes. But, simply...
Cabins
Backyard Cabin Rules – What You Need to Know
A question often asked is can I build a backyard cabin without approval? The answer – yes, but only if you intend to use the cabin as a non-habitable room, and it is...
Cost
Council Fees to Build a Granny Flat – The Ultimate Breakdown
If you are thinking about building a granny flat, you really want to consider every dollar that you might have to spend, including Council fees. So, what are the types of Council fees for...
Local Council
Tweed Shire Granny Flats – The Rules Explained
If you reside in a suburb that is in the Tweed Shire Council, and are wondering whether you can build a granny flat – Here we have summed up the Tweed Shire Council granny...
Laws
Caravans as Granny Flats – Here are the rules
Many companies are now selling caravans that are expandable, with a set up similar to a tiny home or granny flat. Why? Well, if you live in NSW, there is state wide legislation that...
Local Council
Penrith Granny Flat Rules – All You Need to Know
If you reside in the Penrith City Council, NSW, and want to build a secondary dwelling – here is a summary of Penrith City Council granny flat requirements: An extra car parking spot,...
About Me
I built my own Granny Flat from scratch. This blog was created to share everything I learned along the way and to answer common questions. I hope it helps you build your own granny flat as well!
