Building a granny flat requires the same planning permissions and paperwork as a normal house does. These are planning permissions, building permissions and any additional approvals required to comply with your local council. Building a granny flat can pay off very well when you’re renting it out or trying to add a bit more value […]
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There are a range of costs you need to be aware of when building a granny flat. The design you choose has a significant impact on the cost through your chosen size, materials and bedroom number. Getting approvals in the form of planning and building permission add to the overall price. Then there are miscellaneous
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Deciding between a granny flat and a house extension can be a difficult choice. They are both effective ways of utilising your property’s extraneous block space. However, each comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages that homeowners must be aware of. Some of the important factors that vary are cost, the difficulty of
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You can convert your garage into a granny flat as long as it’s big enough. We often get asked about garage to granny flat conversions. This makes sense, as many garages are big enough to house a self-contained space. However, there’s a few details you need to consider, like cost, design, and the actual conversion
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Three of the most popular ways to extend the space on your property in Western Australia are a granny flat, kit home or modular home. Each provides an increase in living space, property value and a potential revenue stream, so you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re the same. There are actually significant differences between granny
Granny Flats v.s. Kit Homes v.s. Modular Homes: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
Granny flats have a medley of potential uses. From bringing in another revenue stream, to becoming a home gym and everything in-between. The ideas and possibilities are endless. Granny Flats WA has created countless customised granny flats, fit to meet the specific needs of our customers. With 20 years of industry experience, we’ll walk you
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A significant factor in the boom of granny flats has come from older Australians choosing granny flats as an alternative to nursing homes. At GFWA, we create countless personalised living spaces for the older generation every year and constantly field questions from curious potential clients. Let’s look at some of the reasons why more people
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You’ve been thinking about building a granny flat. Maybe it’s the possibility of renting it out or creating a space for a parent to make their own. So, how do you make the first steps towards moving from idea to reality? Here at GFWA, we’ve helped countless clients create the granny flats they’ve dreamed of. Let’s look
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As our metropolises get denser and rental prices continue to soar, granny flats are becoming an increasingly popular addition to a home. This is primarily due to their chameleon nature of fitting a variety of needs. Whether it be a segregated living space for a young adult or older parent, a music or painting studio,
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Granny flats have excellent potential to increase the value of your property. By giving you more living space, rooms and amenities, you create a more appealing property for buyers. The exact amount is going to depend on the specific details of your granny flat. But once it’s built, renting it out is an excellent option
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