Granny Flat Zoning – Councils Rules in One Place
If you are thinking about building a granny flat, first you will need to find out some details about your property. Knowing your zoning is a big part of whether your granny flat will...
Granny Flat Without Council Approval – What to Do and Avoid
When planning on building a granny flat, you find yourself looking at a lot of strict rules. So, it’s normal to wonder – can you build a granny flat without Council approval? Yes....
Building a Granny Flat Under Your House – A Step by Step Guide
If planning to build a granny flat, you need to have some space. So, you may have wondered – Can you build a granny flat under your house? Yes, if you meet all...
Granny Flat ACT Regulations – Get the Facts Here
When planning a granny flat in the ACT, you must know your regulations. I have noticed these can be hard to find. So, here is a summary of rules for Granny Flats in the...
Granny Flat Rules – I List Them All Here
Each state Government has their own regulations surrounding granny flats. Yet, each local Council may have the authority to overrule those requirements. Which can make it quite confusing when planning to build a granny...
SA Granny Flat Regulations – The Rules Broken down
When building a granny flat (also called an ancillary dwelling) in South Australia, the SA Government has a streamlined process statewide, to make it easier for you to be approved to build. Abide by...
Granny Flat Owner Builder – Must-Do Steps Included
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Allan Staines, the “Father” of owner-building construction in Australia. His text books are compulsory reading for building schools, TAFE’s and Universities. Since the first...
Victoria Granny Flat Rules -The Complete Summary Here
Victoria has always had some of the strictest regulations on granny flats in Australia. But they have come a long way in the last few years, or even just recently, in the last few...
Cost to Build a Granny Flat – The Ultimate Breakdown
After finishing my granny flat, I'm happy to document the costs when people ask: How much does it cost to build a Granny Flat? You can have a “kit granny flat” ordered, and...
Council Approval for Granny Flats – All You Need to Know
When planning on building a granny flat, you need to ensure your development is approved. So, how do you get approval for a granny flat? Depending on your property and its’ location, you...
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!
