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...
How to Know If You Can Build a Granny Flat
To be approved to build a granny flat, there are certain regulations you have to follow. So, what do you need to do first? It’s important to ensure that you’re not limited by...
Can You Build a Granny Flat on a Duplex?
If you have a duplex, you may wonder – can you build a granny flat on a duplex? Unfortunately no. Both duplexes and granny flats are considered by the Council to be dual occupancy....
Wollongong Granny Flat Requirements – See Councils Regulations Here
If you’re thinking of building a granny flat in Wollongong, to help, here are the Wollongong Council granny flat regulations: There is no obligation for off-street parking. You will be required to pay...
Can You Sell a Granny Flat? // [Here is the Only Way to Do It]
Times tend to change, and as they do, this may end up with you no longer wanting or needing your granny flat. So, can you sell your granny flat? This question is complicated...
No Council Approval Granny Flats – How to Get One Legally
If you are looking to completely bypass Council when building your granny flat, here is a list of “No Council Approval Granny Flat Providers”. Designer Eco Tiny Homes – 1300 334 153. Aussie...
Granny Flat Legal Issues – We Break them down with a Lawyer
You may be surprised to uncover common legal problems when building a granny flat. So in today’s article we go over Granny Flat legal issues with Carolyn Deigan, the principal of CLS Legal in...
Illegal Granny Flat? Here is What to do About it
If you have something on your property that you know is illegal – What can you do about an illegal granny flat? You can ‘register’ the granny flat with council to make it...
Can You Build a Granny Flat Above a Garage?
When thinking of ways to bring more space into your granny flat, you may be wondering – can you build a granny flat above a garage? Yes – you can build a granny...
2 Granny Flats on One Property – Can it Be Done?
Another question I regularly get asked is – Can you build 2 granny flats on one property? Simply put – no. Unfortunately, one of the 4 key regulations for building a granny flat...
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!
