Flood-Proofing Your Granny Flat – What You Need To Know
The idea of building a Granny Flat is exciting and it can be easy to get carried away, however it’s important to carry out the appropriate research before getting started. Be sure to consult both your local council and state government laws, as these will vary depending on your area.
With Interest Rates Going Up – Is a Granny Flat Your Best Option?
A Granny Flat could help you insulate your lifestyle against cost of living and interest rate rises. Building a Granny Flat on an existing property allows you to make the most of every square foot of your home, you’d be surprised how spacious they can be!
Gaining Approval for your Granny Flat in NSW
The idea of building a Granny Flat is exciting and it can be easy to get carried away, however it’s important to carry out the appropriate research before getting started. Be sure to consult both your local council and state government laws, as these will vary depending on your area.
How to make the most out of your Granny Flat
Looking for an investment, flexible accommodation or a future rental property? Granny Flats are a practical and cost-effective investment that can be designed to suit any use, whether you’re wanting a pool house, teenagers retreat or Airbnb.
Requirements for Secondary Residences in the ACT
Granny Flats are known as ‘secondary residences’ in the ACT and are required to comply with regulations that are slightly different to those in NSW, hence why it is so important to refer to your local and state laws in the planning stages.
Researching and Planning a Granny Flat? Here’s Why The Greater Sydney Lockdown is The Perfect Time!
At Cubitt’s, we get it – Cubitt’s understand your needs. With maximizing your property’s space whilst keeping family close such a hot topic, we wanted to give you a strong outline of why a Granny Flat is the perfect solution to plan for now. Now that we are in a lockdown, there has never been a better time to plan for your Granny Flat.
Items to Consider When Buying a Property to Build a Granny Flat in ACT
Try to purchase a block that is rectangle, with house to the front and plenty of rear garden. It is best if the house is square on the land not on an angle….it gives you more room for privacy from the house and the granny flat.
5 Points to Consider Before you Begin your Home Extension
You may need to vacate your home while the extension is being built. All first floors, or areas beneath works need to be vacated during construction. Legally, no one is allowed to be beneath construction works during the construction hours of 7am to 4pm or until sheet flooring has been installed.
4 reasons why a renovation project is your best option in Sydney
Feel like a change of scenery? If you’ve been living in the same Sydney location for a while and find yourself less and less enamoured with your existing home design, you might be thinking about moving to a new suburb or location.
The Benefits of Hosting Christmas with a Granny Flat
The Australian Christmas Season is a special time of year to celebrate with those you love. However, if you are hosting Christmas celebrations on your property, it can be exhausting having to organise your family and prepare the main house. We reveal how owning a Granny Flat can help you host the best Christmas yet
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