THE GRANNY FLAT BLOG

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...

The road to building a granny flat is filled with considerations and back and forths about what you want, what you can afford and what you can legally fit onto you property. Sometimes, it’s also about even obtaining a property if you aren’t building on your existing one. Though they are smaller than the average home, it’s still a substantial home build project, and that can be surprising to some people.

Even the name ‘granny flats’ can bring on a bit of a vision: a little old flat, with a grandmother living out the back. But over the decades, granny flats have evolved, modernised and are an incredible living and financial opportunity for property owners.

Granny Flats have become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and investment seekers, offering the much needed opportunity to invest in property while interest rates keep making the news. While the housing market might be taking a hit, we’ve only seen further growth in the interest and purchase of Granny Flats, and we can see why.