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.

One Bedroom 50m² Granny Flat Built in Gateshead Lake Macquarie

One Bedroom 50m² Granny Flat Built in Gateshead Lake Macquarie

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

A Compact, Efficient Build Delivered Fast Under Complying Development Not every granny flat needs to be large to be effective. For Trisha, the goal was to build a simple, well-designed one bedroom granny flat that made the most of available space while keeping the process straightforward a...

How this Belmont North Granny Flat cost $130,000 less than other builders

How this Belmont North Granny Flat cost $130,000 less than other builders

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

How this Belmont North Granny Flat cost $130,000 less Our Lake Macquarie Granny Flat client, Kristi, began her journey in early 2020, signing with her first builder and locking in an agreed cost. But after several months, that builder increased the costs by 50%, leaving Kristi frustrated a...

Granny Flat Built on Class P Soil in Lake Macquarie

Granny Flat Built on Class P Soil in Lake Macquarie

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

Modified Pavilion Granny Flat Built in Highfields, Lake Macquarie Lisa's Highfields property came with a complication that most builds never encounter: the ground itself. A geotechnical investigation revealed moist, clay-like subsoil conditions and an unstable site classification that woul...

Granny Flat Built in Edgeworth on a Sloping Block

Granny Flat Built in Edgeworth on a Sloping Block

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

The Cube Design Adapted for a Sloping Block When Stephanie and Peter decided to add a granny flat to their Edgeworth property, the key challenge wasn’t design — it was the site itself. With sloping ground conditions, the build required a construction method that could handle changes in lev...

Completed Two Bed Granny Flat Edgeworth

Completed Two Bed Granny Flat Edgeworth

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

Lake Macquarie Granny Flat Case Study This recently completed Granny Flat in Edgeworth, offers privacy and comfort and was designed to be well suited for positioning on the block. The granny flat features two bedrooms, one of which includes built-in robes for added convenience. The strateg...

The Gemini – A Stunning 2-Bed 2-Bath Granny Flat Build in Lake Macquarie

The Gemini – A Stunning 2-Bed 2-Bath Granny Flat Build in Lake Macquarie

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

The Gemini – A Stunning 2-Bed 2-Bath Granny Flat Build in Lake Macquarie Building a granny flat is not just about adding extra space — it's about creating a stylish, functional living area that feels like home. At APlus Granny Flats, we recently completed a stunning Gemini 2-bed 2-bath Gra...

What Are the NSW Council Requirements for Granny Flats?

What Are the NSW Council Requirements for Granny Flats?

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

NO COUNCIL APPROVAL NEEDED TO BUILD A GRANNY FLAT ON YOUR PROPERTY! That’s right, home owners don’t need council approval to build a granny flat but their property should meet minimum requirements. In 2009, the NSW Government released the Affordable Housing State Environment Planning Polic...

Newcastle Council Granny Flat Regulations - Everything You Need To Know

Newcastle Council Granny Flat Regulations - Everything You Need To Know

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

What’s are the Newcastle Council Granny Flat Regulations? Newcastle Council defines a secondary dwelling (commonly called a granny flat) as a self‑contained living unit on the same lot as an existing principal dwelling. It can be internal, attached or detached, but must remain on the same ...

Granny Flats Hunter Valley

Granny Flats Hunter Valley

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

Areyouconsidering building a Granny Flat in the stunning Hunter Valley? A Granny Flat, also known as a secondary dwelling, can be a fantastic addition to your property in this picturesque region. Whether you want to accommodate aging parents, generate extra income, or expand your living sp...

Cessnock Council Granny Flat Regulations - Everything You Need To Know

Cessnock Council Granny Flat Regulations - Everything You Need To Know

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

Building under Cessnock Council Granny Flat Regulations? Here's What You Need to Know From Aberdare to Bellbird, Kurri Kurri to Kitchener, more Hunter Valley homeowners are turning to granny flats as a smart way to add space, value, and independence to their blocks. If you’re considering a...