THE GRANNY FLAT BLOG
Whether you’re moving back in with mum and dad, moving mum and dad in, or building your investment portfolio, the information you need to help you move forward will be here on our granny flat blog.
Beating the Rate Race: Investors with Granny Flats Have Better Return
Discover the emerging trend of homeowners utilising granny flats for rental income in Australia’s competitive real estate market. Learn how this strategy can help cover mortgage costs while addressing housing challenges.
Site Challenges Overcome at Custom Granny Flat in Woodrising
This custom 1-bedroom granny flat in Woodrising was built for multigenerational living on a tricky BAL 29 site. With excavator access requiring a crane and a client with owner-builder experience, the result is a smart, energy-efficient home designed for care and independence.
Granny Flat with Driveway in Mayfield, Newcastle
Zora & Julie-Ann’s Mayfield home now includes a modern Zenith granny flat with driveway, ceiling-height tiling, upgraded kitchen and bathroom, and EV-ready connections.
How to Determine Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL Rating)
The Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating is a critical assessment that categorises the potential bushfire risk for properties in Australia, spanning from LOW to FZ, representing various levels of fire intensity and potential hazards. Use this article to do your own estimation of your potential BAL rating
Newcastle Council Granny Flat Regulations – Everything You Need To Know
Thinking of building a granny flat in Newcastle? Understand the key Newcastle Council Granny Flat Regulations for building a secondary dwelling in Newcastle. This guide breaks down what you need to know—from fast-track CDC approvals under the NSW Housing SEPP to when you’ll need a Development Application through Newcastle City Council.
Investment Granny Flat with Carport Built in Umina
See how Vanessa & Hamish added a modified Dock granny flat with a carport, alfresco deck, raked ceilings and driveway to their Umina investment property.
Can You Build a Granny Flat on Lot Sizes Less than 450m2?
Want to build a Granny Flat on a less than 450m2 block? Good news! Aplus can do this for you. Regulations provide avenues for approval, debunking size myths. Whether it’s a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or a strategic Development Application (DA), explore the possibilities of smart living with Aplus, even on sub-450m² lots. Your dream space awaits!
Cessnock Council Granny Flat Regulations – Everything You Need To Know
Thinking of building a granny flat in Cessnock? Understand the key Cessnock Council Granny Flat Regulations for building a secondary dwelling in Cessnock. This guide breaks down what you need to know—from fast-track CDC approvals under the NSW Housing SEPP to when you’ll need a Development Application through Cessnock City Council.
How Lower Interest Rates Can Make Your Granny Flat Pay for Itself
With interest rates more favourable, building a well-located granny flat has never looked more appealing. It can cover its own loan repayments, create extra cashflow, and offer substantial tax deductions through depreciation schedules. If you’ve been considering adding a granny flat, now could be the perfect time to invest.
Granny Flat or Studio – What is the Difference?
Understand the difference between a Granny Flat and a studio. From self-contained havens to creative spaces, unravel the difference in amenities, value and costs and of course, the option that best suit your lifestyle and legal requirements.