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.

Incorporating Natural Elements into Your Granny Flat Design for Spring

Bringing the Outdoors In: Incorporating Natural Elements into Your Granny Flat Design for Spring

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

By design and with functional purpose, Granny Flats have a smaller square meterage which makes interior design a different experience to decorating a larger dwelling. We recently wrote about how to best design the interior of your Granny Flat, and we wanted to share a health and wellbeing ...

Bredbo Modern Barnhouse is Complete

Bredbo Modern Barnhouse is Complete

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

Now Complete! Modern Barnhouse Granny Flat for Maddy & Blake At APlus Granny Flats, we take pride in delivering high-quality, custom homes—especially when stepping in to help clients whose projects have stalled. That was the case for Maddy and Blake, who had DA and CC approvals for their g...

Benefits of visiting a granny flat display home

Benefits of visiting a granny flat display home

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

When you’re researching your options for granny flats in your area, you’re bound to go through pages and pages of websites with images of all kinds of granny flat options. There will be different styles, sizes, quality levels and extras that you’ll need to weigh up against your own wants, ...

Adding a ramp to your Granny Flat

Adding a ramp to your Granny Flat

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

At the planning and design stage of your Granny Flat project, it is important to consider accessibility and inclusivity for all potential occupants or visitors. Our Design Consultants will specifically ask you about any accessibility requirements in your free site assessment so this is the...

A Section 10.7 Certificate – Why Do I Need It And How Do I Get It?

A Section 10.7 Certificate – Why Do I Need It And How Do I Get It?

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

A Section 10.7 Planning Certificate is a local council information document. It provides information on a specific piece of land, based on the unique address. This includes any zoning, the planning controls and other property restrictions such as land contamination, whether it's flood or b...

5 Things to Consider Before Building A Granny Flat

5 Things to Consider Before Building A Granny Flat

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

The road to building a granny flat is filled with considerations and back and forths about what you want, what you can afford and what you can legally fit onto you property. Sometimes, it’s also about even obtaining a property if you aren’t building on your existing one. Though they are sm...

Compact Luxury: 5 Reasons Why Granny Flats are the Ideal Downsizing Solution

Compact Luxury: 5 Reasons Why Granny Flats are the Ideal Downsizing Solution

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

Moving out of a big house and into a smaller space, or ‘downsizing’, is a rapidly growing trend for Australians over 50 years of age. In fact, while just 3 per cent of Australians downsized in the early 2000’s, these days 43 per cent of Australians aged between 50-59 have moved into a smal...

Why a 2-Bed 2-Bath Granny Flat Is the Perfect Investment

Why a 2-Bed 2-Bath Granny Flat Is the Perfect Investment

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

A2-bed 2-bath granny flatoffers the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and functionality, making it a popular choice for homeowners looking to maximise their property’s potential. Whether you’re after extra space for family, a private retreat for guests, or a high-return rental opportunity, ...

10 GORGEOUS GRANNY FLAT DESIGNS FOR INSPIRATION

10 GORGEOUS GRANNY FLAT DESIGNS FOR INSPIRATION

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

If you’re interested in building a granny flat, either for it’s practical uses or as a investment opportunity, you might be struggling with visualising how one would look on your property or you might be simply looking for inspiration – so we’ve decided help you by rounding up a collection...

Granny Flat with Garage: Secure Parking and Extra Space

Granny Flat with Garage: Secure Parking and Extra Space

by Granny Flat Builder | Sep 15, 2026

Granny Flat with Garage: Secure Parking and Extra Space for Your NSW Granny Flat When adding a granny flat to your property, many NSW homeowners are looking for more than extra living space—they want secure, convenient parking too. A granny flat with a garage, carport, or driveway provides...