Site Challenges
Ultimate Checklist: Site Challenges
Ultimate Checklist: Site Challenges is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The central task…
Site Challenges
Sydney Focus
Complete Guide to Sydney Focus
Complete Guide to Sydney Focus is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The central…
Site
How zoning affects your granny flat project
Zoning is an early filter for a granny-flat project, not a complete yes-or-no answer. It helps identify the purposes for which land may be used…
Construction Process
Complete Guide to Construction Process
Complete Guide to Construction Process is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The central…
Prefabricated Granny Flats
Complete Guide to Prefabricated Granny Flats
Complete Guide to Prefabricated Granny Flats is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The…
Build
What to ask before you buy a property for a granny flat
Buying a property because the backyard “looks big enough” is not granny-flat due diligence. The usable development area can be reduced by planning controls, easements,…
Builder Comparison
Complete Guide to Builder Comparison
Complete Guide to Builder Comparison is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The central…
Materials & Durability
Best Practices for Materials & Durability
Best Practices for Materials & Durability is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The…
Planning
Planning a granny flat in Australia: the essentials first
A granny flat is a dwelling project involving land-use rules, building requirements, services, access, contracts, finance and real occupants. Define the purpose, identify the legal…
Finance
Designing for ageing parents without overbuilding
A good home for ageing parents is not necessarily large or institutional. It should support today’s routines, preserve dignity and accommodate plausible changes without expensive…
Small Block Solutions
Complete Guide to Small Block Solutions
Complete Guide to Small Block Solutions is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The…
Maintenance
Ultimate Checklist: Maintenance
Ultimate Checklist: Maintenance is for homeowners who want to make a sound decision before spending heavily on design, approvals or construction. The central task is…