This is an online course. Plus, support though email and phone calls. Everything you need to build a granny flat.

Whether you decide to only manage the build or if you want to tackle some of the work yourself, it is up to you. We guide with everything you need to save a small fortune building a granny flat.

You get instance access to once payment is made.

The course consists of video clips that are arranged into 5 different modules. Each of these video clips explains exactly what to do in the next logical step of your build.

This information has been carefully put together, no matter the granny flat you want. There are also pdf’s (notes or workbooks) attached under certain videos if you need to go back and reference websites or any other relevant information.

We have a “Bonus” module attached to the online course as well. Which we continue to add to.

Plus, the all-important support for any stage of your build. You have a direct line for email and phone support for any pressing questions you might have – This is all included in the course.

The information comes with decades of experience and has helped 100’s of people build their granny flats; saving an average of $31,255 each.

Mark and Jerry (The ‘Elders’ of the program) have been in the construction industry for over 40 years each. Together they have personally built and guided Aussies on 100’s of projects.

They clearly understand exactly how the industry works. Every building company factors a profit margin into every quote they issue to granny flat customers.

You; as an owner-builder will keep that profit margin by following the exact steps we share in this program. Guided by Jerry, Mark and Dean (see below)

Jerry Tyrrell literally wrote the standards and codes for building and pest inspection in Australia. So not only will you keep this profit margin that builders charge. You will also complete your granny flat in the highest quality as well.

Mark Marsden ran a company in the construction industry managing 200 staff and successfully sold his business for $35,000,000 to dedicate his time to helping individuals run small builds (granny flats) and saved them money every single time he helped them in the past.

Dean Roller founded this website after saving $50,000 building his own granny flat (with no experience in building anything before). It has now become the World’s largest resource for granny flats. He built the site through countless interviews from giants in the construction industry.

If you haven’t built anything before – or dealt with council before, this stage can seem daunting.

However, after 100’s of projects with councils all across Australia. There is a simple formula to follow.

We share this formula to speed up the process. Plus, you have a direct line to us, in order to answer any specific questions you may have.

The truth is; most councils like the idea of granny flats. They solve the affordable housing crisis crippling Australia. And keep Australian’s working in the construction industry; which is what a huge part of our economy is based on.

So, from the get-go, Councils will be on your side. You just need to ‘speak’ their language when it comes to the paper work they want and we share exactly what those words need to be.

Believe it or not – This is the most common question we get.

The answer is a resounding “Yes” we show you exactly where to start, no matter the build or the area you are in. We also help with design questions you may have.

We are by your side from the very beginning to the very end of your granny flat build.

Yes, we have one mission: To help take control of your build and keep the profit margins that builders and building companies take.

We do this by guiding any person (no matter their experience) to manage the build of their granny flat by themselves.

Let’s say; you build a granny flat taking a total of 1 hour a business day (on average for 16 weeks). This is to arrange materials and labour on-site. And by doing this you save $30,000. That equates to: 80 hours of your time over 4 months.

Now; $30,000 / 80 = $375. If you earn over $375 an hour, it won’t be worth your time. If you make less than $375 an hour in your day job, it will be worth your time.

If you have a few hours to spend managing the build of your granny flat each week you will be fine. (Think about your lunch break, a Saturday morning or an hour before or after work) then, it will be easier to see how the math will work in your favour.

This program is targeted towards land-owners who primarily want to save a ton of cash with their granny flat build. As opposed to giving up control and pay a builder or building company to construct their granny flat.

Our clients consist of people who “never want to pick up a hammer” to those who have built full-blown houses as ‘owner-builders’ before…. And everyone in between.

We help people who are driven to take control of their build and those who care about the quality of the finished product.

Enjoy the process 100’s of our clients have already gone through to save Millions of dollars collectively.

This program starts off with the “Golden Rules of Design” and design elements you should ‘tick-off’ to save on the construction of your granny flat.

We also offer a total “One-Stop-Shop” to design your granny flat, including engineering specifications, energy reports and everything else you need to gain approval.

We discuss everything in detail regarding your design questions and concerns in the course. Plus, our support is included in the course with any direct questions you might have.

We help you with insurance and legal information needed to ensure a safe, legal and approved granny flat built for you and your family.

The costs involved in this course do not cover any of these. What we do is highlight exactly what needs to be done and at what stage, so you can rest easy.

We have guided 100’s of clients to get the answers they need – Fast.

Yes, this course is designed for people who have never built anything before. Never screwed in a nail? (Hope you picked that up – nails are hammered, not screwed). But that is our point – We have designed the course to be that specific. So, you never feel like you are worried about what to do next.

We “hold-you-by-the-hand” so-to-speak from the very beginning until you are moving furniture in and calling your granny flat your new home!

And we love what we do 😊

Builders are very experienced at arranging different tradespeople and understanding how profits are made on granny flats.

They understand that out of all residential construction projects in Australia; (houses, units, townhouses…etc) building a granny flat asks for a largest profit margin.

The job is easier than building a house, takes less time and takes less materials than building a larger house. So the percentage profit will always be higher.

The rule of thumb is about 15% profit for a builder to build a house. And about 25% profit to build a granny flat.

Once people know this; most choose to arrange the tradespeople (or sub-contractors) themselves and keep this 25% profit that would normally go to a builder.

There are also other reasons… People choose to control the build of their granny flat and go the ‘owner builder’ route.  So you are not charged by a builder to make a “variation” to your granny flat. You are not locked into a contract asking for money before work is completed. You are not held to their schedule and waiting if they decide to work on another project over yours… There are a few more reasons, but these are the main ones.

It is true, that builders will have greater experience than you will ever have.

However, they run busy lives, with more than one job on at any one time. And we are all human.

In an industry that means finishing one job as soon as possible (to collect money) things fall through the cracks. Such as this citation finding 40% of builders had ‘significant irregularities’ in background searches. These were all filed with the department of fair trading against fully qualified builders.

To ensure your quality is second to none, there are 3 steps you need to take, we cover this in the course and show how any novice can surpass the specifics set by the Australian Standards, the National Construction Code and ensure ‘Best Practice’ for every single part that is put together for your granny flat. (Don’t worry, we will explain these in depth)

It is the greatest concern for new ‘owner-builders’. But is also the one that causes the most excitement to our clients when they see how easy this is to manage.

Yes, in this course, you hear from the best-of-the best with many examples, scattered through the course to highlight the easiest and most efficient path for your granny flat build.

In easy-to-understand stories, let us take you on a journey filled with images and video so you don’t have to “re-invent the wheel”. We want to give you a map completing your build in the shortest time possible.

Yes, nothing beats experience to save even more money and time when it comes to any building project.

This program will share the tips and tricks that have only been discovered with decades of building experience.

Giving you the end result of a granny flat you are proud of, with less outlay than you might now expect.

Nobody, who follows this course will ever get stuck.

However, if you still feel doubtful of the statement above, not a worry at all. We are there for you with our complete support – A direct phone and email line to help with any part you may feel stuck on.

It depends on how you want to tackle the program. Some of our clients will go through the entire course video after video. This will take a day or two in total in that case.

However, it makes sense for most to go through the course across a couple of months.

Meaning, while you are waiting for council approval, you might want to tackle the ‘materials’ component of the granny flat build. Then when the build gets close to starting, you will want to tackle the ‘labour’ component.

This stops any feeling of overwhelm. And don’t forget, you have access for life. So, if you need to go over a video or two – no worries at all.

Yes, you will always have access for life. The course has no expiry date. And it is continually updated. You will never be charged for any of these updates.

Yes we do. If you have completed the course material asked of you and it doesn’t work out (for any reason) we offer a 100% refund for the cost of the program.

Just share with us the simple tasks asked of you in the workbooks and we will have a refund issued right away.