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.

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...

Building A Teenage Dream – Extensions For Your Growing Family

Building A Teenage Dream – Extensions For Your Growing Family

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

HOME EXTENSIONS

Custom Second Storey Extension in Adamstown Newcastle

by admin | Sep 12, 2026

A Private Parents’ Retreat Designed for Long-Term Living When Martin and Lisa decided their home needed more space, moving wasn’t the answer. What they wanted was separation — a quiet, private zone that would allow them to stay in the home they loved while adapting it to suit the next stag...

Home Extensions: What factors affects how long a home renovation may take?

Home Extensions: What factors affects how long a home renovation may take?

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

What 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

Oversized Granny Flat in Quorrobolong: Built for Comfort, Family and Compliance

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

In 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

Two Bed Granny Flat Built in Millfield Cessnock

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

Upgraded “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

Record 8-Week Granny Flat Build in Aberdare

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

APlus 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

A Practical Two Bedroom Pavillion Granny Flat for Elderly Family Living

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

When 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

Granny Flat Investment in Metford Generating $26K+ Rental Income

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

For 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

Completed Hunter Valley Granny Flat in Cessnock

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 12, 2026

Hunter 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...