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.

How it works – Home Extensions with Aplus

How it works - Home Extensions with APlus

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 8, 2026

Transforming your home with a custom extension is an exciting journey, and at APlus Granny Flats and Home Extensions, we make the process as smooth as possible. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started on your home extension project with us:

Popular Upgrades: Highlight Windows

Popular Upgrades: Highlight Windows

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 7, 2026

Your granny flat is ready to move in with our basic inclusions, keeping your project to time and budget — but a few special upgrades can add interest, value, and homeliness. Our standard range and price contain everything you need for a turnkey home. A few thoughtful upgrades can make a bi...

Popular Upgrades: Raked and Cathedral Ceilings

Popular Upgrades: Raked and Cathedral Ceilings

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

Your granny flat is ready to move in with our basic inclusions, keeping your project to time and budget — but a few special upgrades can add interest, value, and homeliness.

Aplus Granny Flat Popular Upgrades Ramps and Accesibility

Popular Upgrades: Ramps and Accessibility

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

Your granny flat is ready to move in with our basic inclusions, keeping your project to time and budget — but a few special upgrades can add interest, value, and homeliness.

Top 50 New South Wales Suburbs with Granny Flat Potential

Why Granny Flats Are Booming Across Sydney, Central Coast, and Newcastle

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

Recent research featured in major media outlets has revealed a surprising fact: up to a million residential properties across Australia may have the space and zoning potential to accommodate a granny flat.

Granny Flat Built in Tumbi Umbi

Completed BAL29 Granny Flat Central Coast Tumbi Umbi

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

BAL29 Granny Flat Completed in Tumbi Umbi Jackie and Sean recently added a beautiful 2-bedroom granny flat to their investment property in Tumbi Umbi on the Central Coast, using APlus Granny Flats. The project, completed in 2023, showcases APlus’s expertise in delivering high-quality homes...

Granny Flat Built in Ourimbah

Completed Central Coast Granny Flat Ourimbah

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

Completed Central Coast Granny Flat Ourimbah For her Ourimbah property on the Central Coast, Samantha Pennington chose our contemporary two-bedroom design, The Dock.

Granny Flat Built in San Remo

Clever Custom Granny Flat for Investment in San Remo

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 5, 2026

For this savvy Central Coast investor, adding a granny flat to their San Remo property was about more than just ticking a box. It was a chance to maximise rental potential while showcasing great spatial thinking—and the result is a smart 60m², two-bedroom home that delivers both liveabilit...

Granny Flat in a front yard under CDC

Can I build a Granny Flat in my front yard under CDC?

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 4, 2026

Can I build a Granny Flat in my front yard under CDC? When planning to build a granny flat, one of the most crucial decisions is choosing the location. So, can you build a granny flat in your front yard? The answer is yes – under specific conditions.

Granny Flat Built in Gosford NSW

Brick Veneer and Tiled Roof: Two Bed Granny Flat Constructed in Gosford NSW

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 4, 2026

When Wei set out to build a granny flat in Gosford on the NSW Central Coast, the goal was to create a secondary dwelling that would match the character of the existing home while delivering long-term durability.