--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Backyard Grannys (6) : Backyard Grannys" description: Keep up to date with all the latest granny flat news with Backyard Grannys. Read about recent builds, building regulations and investment information. (6) --- Menu [Floor plans](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/granny-flat-designs) [Featured builds](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/granny-flats-portfolio) [How it works](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/how-it-works) [Price guide](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/pages/price-guide) [Investor guide](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/investors-information) [Contact](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/contact) [About us](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/about-us) [Showroom locations](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/locations) [Meet our team](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/our-team) [Awards](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/awards) [Resources](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources) [FAQs](https://www.backyardgrannys.com.au/faq) # Backyard Grannys: News Stay up to date with the latest news, client stories and industry updates on our blog. The News section is designed to be a wealth of knowledge for our clients and is suitable for all stages of granny flat research. We focus on design and style, family housing and investment, building technique and construction industry updates, decor and backyard living. 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[Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/master-builders-association-awards-magazine) ![Backyard Grannys wins MBA Granny Flat of the Year](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20Wins%20MBA%20Granny%20Flat%20of%20the%20Year/byg_website_headerimage_2050_1080_bma-award-2018-2%20(1).jpg) ### [Backyard Grannys wins MBA Granny Flat of the Year, 2018](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-wins-mba-granny-flat-year-2018) For the second year in a row, Backyard Grannys has won the MBA Granny Flat of the Year at the Newcastle MBA Excellence in Building Awards. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-wins-mba-granny-flat-year-2018) ![Granny Flat Design, Approval and Floor Plan Guide: Backyard Grannys](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20granny%20flat%20design%20and%20approval%20guide/52-grove-4%20(1).jpg) ### [Backyard Grannys granny flat design and approval guide](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-design-approval-guide/) Zoning? Setbacks? Height requirements? Building a granny flat isn’t rocket science, but it can seem like it. Let us break it down for you. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-design-approval-guide/) ![7 Things to Know When Building a Granny Flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/7%20Things%20to%20Know%20When%20Building%20a%20Granny%20Flat/4-ross-1%20(1).jpg) ### [7 things to know when building a granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/7-things-know-building-granny-flat) Are you thinking about building a granny flat? Here's our helpful guide on 7 things to know when building a granny flat. [General tips](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/general-tips) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/7-things-know-building-granny-flat) ![Nelson Bay granny flat has a new take on a classic design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Nelson%20Bay%20granny%20flat%20has%20a%20new%20take%20on%20a%20classic%20design/31-trafalgar.r-4.jpg) ### [Nelson Bay granny flat has a new take on a classic design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/nelson-bay-granny-flat) Backyard Grannys recently completed our first Nelson Bay granny flat! The architecturally-designed custom granny flat took 13 weeks to build and is now [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/nelson-bay-granny-flat) ![7 reasons why granny flats make the ideal home for seniors](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/backyard-grannys-pacific-hwy-07.jpg) ### [7 reasons why granny flats make the ideal home for seniors](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/7-reasons-granny-flats-make-ideal-home-seniors) For those older singles and couples with no significant medical issues to consider, downsizing to a granny flat is a great option! Learn more here. [General tips](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/general-tips) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/7-reasons-granny-flats-make-ideal-home-seniors) ![New Architectual Granny Flat Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20introduces%20architecturally%20designed%20range%20of%20granny%20flat%20designs%20in%20Newcastle/backyard-grannys-waterloo-ave-01-1%20(1).jpg) ### [Backyard Grannys introduces architecturally designed range of granny flat designs in Newcastle and the Central Coast](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-introduces-architecturally-designed-range-granny-flat-designs-newcastle-central-coast) With the increasing interest in designer granny flats across Newcastle, our designer granny flats designs have architecturally evolved. Read more. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-introduces-architecturally-designed-range-granny-flat-designs-newcastle-central-coast) ![Is My Backyard Suitable for a Granny Flat?](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Is%20My%20Backyard%20Suitable%20for%20a%20Granny%20Flat/21-balaclava.hr-1%20(1).jpg) ### [Is my backyard suitable for a granny flat?](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-suitable-granny-flat) In this article Backyard Grannys answers the first question often asked by customers: Is My Backyard Suitable for a Granny Flat? [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-suitable-granny-flat) ![The Alba – 2 bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Alba%20%E2%80%93%202%20bedroom%20granny%20flat%20design/ra_alba_04.jpg) ### [The Alba – 2 bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/alba-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) The Alba is one of our newest granny flat designs in our granny flat range and one of our most modern-looking options. Its sleek and fresh style gives new [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/alba-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) ![In-house architectural designers give our designer granny flats the edge](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/In-house%20architectural%20designers%20give%20our%20designer%20granny%20flats%20the%20edge/4-ross-15%20(1).jpg) ### [In-house architectural designers give our designer granny flats the edge](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/house-architects-give-designer-granny-flats-edge) Already known for our individualised approach to the full on-site construction of designer granny flats, did you know that Backyard Grannys has not one, [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/house-architects-give-designer-granny-flats-edge) ![The Allambie 2-bedroom Granny Flat Design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Allambie%202-bedroom%20Granny%20Flat%20Design/ra_allambie-1_06.jpg) ### [The Allambie 2-bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/allambie-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) At Backyard Grannys, we provide a range of designs to suit every lifestyle. For those seeking a contemporary look and maximum use of space, it is no wonder [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/allambie-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) ![Clever 2-Bedroom Granny Flat Design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/The%20Elanora%20%E2%80%93%202%20bedroom%20granny%20flat%20design/ra_elanora_13-watermarked-copy.jpg) ### [The Elanora – 2 bedroom granny flat design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/elanora-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) The Elanora separates the two bedrooms and bathroom from the entertaining zone to allow for harmonious family living. [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/elanora-2-bedroom-granny-flat-design) [1](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/1) [...](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/1) [4](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/4) [5](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/5) [6](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/6) [7](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/7) [8](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/8) [...](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/11) [11](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/11) Keep up to date with all the latest granny flat news with Backyard Grannys. 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