Cheap Options
Granny Flat Under $10,000 – Can It Be Done?
With more people today trying to get into the housing market at a more affordable price, it has left many people wondering – Is it possible to build a granny flat for under $10,000?...
Insurance
Granny Flat Insurance – Comparing Prices from Real Quotes
You may now be looking at securing your granny flat investment by insuring it. So, the main question is : What is the cost of granny flat insurance? This can be difficult to answer...
Granny Flat Foundations
How to Dig Holes for Concrete Footings
Since opting for our Granny flat to be build on piers (We have a sloping block) I needed to know how to dig holes for concrete piers And the answer was: With a two-man...
Sustainable Granny Flats
BASIX Energy Requirements for Granny Flats
What are the BASIX requirements for Granny Flats? They are to ensure you meet the Governments requirements for sustainability, regarding: 1. Water Commitments (to save water) 2. Thermal Comfort (Regarding insulation) 3. Energy Commitments...
Granny Flat - Start Building
Can You Build Your Own Granny Flat?
To save money I wanted to know about building as an “owner-builder”. So can you build your own granny flat? Yes, you can. As an “owner-builder” you can obtain the right permits. Then...
Granny Flat Foundations
Does a Granny Flat Need to be Built on a Concrete Slab?
When setting out to plan our granny flat, I was worried about our sloping land. All other designs I had seen were built on concrete slabs and I knew this wasn’t possible for us....
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!
