THE GRANNY FLAT BLOG

When it comes to interior design, there are plenty of rules that we’re told to follow. Of course, when you’re designing your one place the priority should always be on what works for you, makes you feel good and what turns the house you have into the home you want....

If you’re interested in building a granny flat, either for it’s practical uses or as a investment opportunity, you might be struggling with visualising how one would look on your property or you might be simply looking for inspiration – so we’ve decided help you by...

Choosing to invest in a granny flat for your property comes with a host of personal value; keeping relatives close by, having a space for guests or offering grown kids an interim living space that’s safe, there’s a lot to benefit from. However, granny flats also offer...

If you’re considering building a granny flat, then you’re making a smart decision. Granny flats are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, and for good reason – they offer a host of fantastic benefits for families and homeowners alike. In this article, we’ll take...

We’ve all been spending more time than ever at home this year and it’s been the perfect time to work on getting those home projects underway and looking at how you can maximise your property’s income yield. A granny flat provides the perfect way to increase your...

With the introduction of the government’s Capital Gains Exemption on granny flats, which will be effective from July 2021, building a granny flat has become a more realistic option for many people. As such, many people are now asking an important question: how do you...

A “granny flat” often used to be a room, at best. Families would provide accommodation for elderly family members. They allocated a room, or two, at the back of the family home. They might have included a kettle for preparing hot drinks. Those dark days are long gone....

It’s no secret the cost of construction is on the rise. But what may be a secret to some is building a granny flat can be a cost-effective way to add extra living space to your property. In this blog post, we will break down every cost involved in designing and...