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.
Building A Teenage Dream – Extensions For Your Growing Family
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026HOME EXTENSIONS
Home Extensions: What factors affects how long a home renovation may take?
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026What Factors Can Affect the Timeline of a Home Extension or Renovation Project? Find out what factors can affect the timeline of a home extension or home renovation project, and what are the common considerations that need to be taken into account to save time overall. Undertaking a large ...
Oversized Granny Flat in Quorrobolong: Built for Comfort, Family and Compliance
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026In NSW, most granny flats are capped at 60m² under Complying Development, but this project in Quorrobolong proves there are ways to go bigger—if your land and zoning allow it. For Sally and Ben, that meant working with APlus to create an 83.8m² standalone home for Sally’s parents, Barbara ...
Two Bed Granny Flat Built in Millfield Cessnock
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026Upgraded “The Dock” Design Built for Owner Occupied Living Building a granny flat isn’t always about rental returns — sometimes it’s about creating a highly personalised living space that complements the main home. For Max, Branagh and Stephanie, their goal was to add a two bedroom seconda...
Record 8-Week Granny Flat Build in Aberdare
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026APlus Granny Flats recently achieved a record milestone by completing this gorgeous granny flat in Aberdare, Cessnock for our client, Anne. in just 8.5 weeks. Designed as a personal sanctuary on her daughter’s property, this build showcases the efficiency and quality that APlus is known fo...
A Practical Two Bedroom Pavillion Granny Flat for Elderly Family Living
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026When Bernadette and Scott decided to build a granny flat on their Maitland property, the focus wasn’t investment — it was family. The goal was to create a comfortable, self-contained space for an elderly family member to live close by, while maintaining independence and privacy.
Granny Flat Investment in Metford Generating $26K+ Rental Income
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026For time-poor landlords and property investors, granny flats offer a powerful way to maximise income on existing land. This recently completed two-bedroom granny flat in Metford, built under Maitland City Council via the CDC pathway, is a prime example—delivering an estimated $26k per year...
Completed Hunter Valley Granny Flat in Cessnock
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026Hunter Valley Granny Flat Case Study This recently completed granny flat in Cessnock was chosen by our client from our range of customisable two bedroom granny flat designs. It was built on an existing investment property as an extra source of income. Many clients come to us for their gran...
Completed Hunter Granny Flat Aberdare
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026Hunter Valley Granny Flat Case Study This recently completed Granny Flat in Aberdare features two bedrooms, both with built-in robes to maximise room space. It boasts a generous sized bathroom and laundry and has an open plan living and dining area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Th...
Completed Maitland Granny Flat Bolwarra
by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026Maitland Area Hunter Region Granny Flat Case Study This granny flat was recently completed in Bolwarra in the city of Maitland. It was built for a mother and son duo with the only issue being who gets to move in! They selected The Dock Plus design from our large range of modern two bedroom...

