More Than A Home: Top Reasons Granny Flats Are On The Agenda

Written by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

A granny flat is a separate house on your property, but there is a growing trend to build them not just to live in. If it’s got plumbing, a kitchen or a bathroom – NSW and ACT local council regulations will generally consider this to be a secondary dwelling – but that doesn’t mean you have to house someone full time in your second space.

At APlus we talk to clients every day who have such wonderful plans for their granny flats. In this article we’ve compiled just a few of the reasons that come through.

Whether you're drop shipping or cri-cutting a granny flat gives you the extra space to operate and store your side hustle.

Who's the boss in this house? Just kidding! If you want to make a blokey space, a granny flat could be just the thing.

Live near a university? Give the next generation a leg up and make some extra money during term time.

If you live in a seasonally popular area or have local festivals a granny flat could be airbnb'd on a part time basis.

Parents got itchy feet? Give them somewhere welcoming to rest when they are weary from their travels.

Keeping wet feet out of the main house and pool guests comfy is a popular reason to build a granny flat.

A quite place to make a lot of noise. A granny flat makes the perfect recording studio or music room.

A home gym is a great way to stay in shape and gives you more privacy than a public recreation centre - open 24 hours with free membership to your friends and family!

What inspires you? Artists can also use a granny flat to store their supplies and work in peace. They can have a special inspiring space to make their art.

Recreation at home is ever more possible with an extra space to relax in a granny flat used as a rumpus or games room

A lot of people work from home. Building a granny flat can give you more space and privacy so you can keep a good balance between work and life.

If your house is getting too crowded, it might be time to build a separate living space for your busy teenagers.

On top of the fantastic applications for a granny flat above, those running a business from home are finding the granny flat a perfect concept for their base. Consider:

Bakers and cooks who make and sell organic food, jams, muffins, cakes, or who cater events
Dressmakers who make beautiful clothes and take measurements for clients from the comfort of their own homes.
Artists who paint in their own homes and then sell their work in galleries
Therapists and practitioners who build their clinics and treat patients in these cosy spaces
Personal trainers who turn a room into a gym and work with clients one-on-one
Authors, graphic designers, and bloggers who work for themselves and run their own business
Massage therapists who put together a small spa-like salon

The possibilities are endless. Whether you’re looking for something to use as a customisable sleep out, business studio, games room, office retreat or any other purpose, a granny flat, is a lively, cost-effective, and money-making addition to your property!

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