--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Backyard Grannys (7) : 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. (7) --- 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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[Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/central-coast-two-storey-granny-flat/) ![Building a two storey granny flat: complete/final inspection](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Building%20a%20two%20storey%20granny%20flat%20complete%20final%20Inspection/21-balaclava.hr-1%20(2).jpg) ### [Building a two storey granny flat: complete/final inspection](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-complete-final-inspection) This is the 6th and final blog in the series of building a two storey granny flat. [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-complete-final-inspection) ![Building a two storey granny flat: internal linings and fit off](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/img_5742-300x200.jpg) ### [Building a two storey granny flat: internal linings and fit off](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-internal-linings-fit-off) In the past few weeks we have been explaining the Backyard Grannys construction process, using a recently completed granny flat as an example. This blog is the 5th in a series of 6 blogs with us previously achieving the two storey granny flat lock up stage. This blog focuses on finalising the internal elements. [Design](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/design) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-internal-linings-fit-off) ![Building a two storey granny flat: lock up phase](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Building%20a%20two%20storey%20granny%20flat%20lock%20up%20phase/21-balaclava-31%20(1).jpg) ### [Building a two storey granny flat: lock up phase](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-lock-phase) Building a two storey granny flat is a step-by-step process, and in this blog series we are walking you through each phase, using a recent project as our [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-lock-phase) ![Backyard Grannys on an award-winning granny flat streak](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20on%20an%20award-winning%20granny%20flat%20streak/multi-award-winners-2017-1.png) ### [Backyard Grannys on an award-winning granny flat streak](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-award-winning-granny-flat-streak) This year Backyard Grannys is honoured to be recognised by two different Australian home building industry groups for our granny flats. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-award-winning-granny-flat-streak) ![Building a two-storey granny flat: constructing the slab and frame](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Building%20a%20two-storey%20granny%20flat%20constructing%20the%20slab%20and%20frame/drone_shot_2.jpg) ### [Building a two-storey granny flat: constructing the slab and frame](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-constructing-slab-frame) This blog is the third in a series of six, following the process of building a two storey granny flat. [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-constructing-slab-frame) ![Hunter Headline features Backyard Grannys](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Hunter%20Headline%20features%20Backyard%20Grannys/hunterheadlineblog.png) ### [Hunter Headline features Backyard Grannys](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/hunter-headline-features-backyard-grannys) 2017 has been a big year for Backyard Grannys, and one of the things we're proud of is the recognition from Hunter Headline in the community. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/hunter-headline-features-backyard-grannys) ![Property investors choosing Newcastle over Sydney](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Property%20investors%20choosing%20Newcastle%20over%20Sydney/newy-photo.jpg) ### [Property investors choosing Newcastle over Sydney](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/property-investors-choosing-newcastle-sydney) While Sydney is busy pricing itself, out of reach, savvy property investors have turned their attention 150 kilometers away to the north, more specifically to [Finance](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/finance) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/property-investors-choosing-newcastle-sydney) ![Building a two storey granny flat: Site Preparation](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/21-balaclava-1.jpg) ### [Building a two storey granny flat: Site Preparation](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-site-preparation) This is the 2nd blog in a series of 6 about the process of building a two storey granny flat. In Australia, there’s been an increase in homeowners and investors building granny flats within their yards. A lot of property owners have seen the benefits of having one, including additional accommodation for extended families [Designs](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/designs) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/building-two-storey-granny-flat-site-preparation) ![Granny Flat builder features in Newcastle Herald HIA Award coverage](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Granny%20Flat%20builder%20features%20in%20Newcastle%20Herald%20HIA%20Award%20coverage/hia-feature-1-tilt.png) ### [Granny Flat builder features in Newcastle Herald HIA Award coverage](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-builder-features-newcastle-herald-hia-award-coverage) We loved the coverage of Backyard Grannys in the Newcastle Herald HIA Awards feature – with the article stating we are setting the benchmark in affordable [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-builder-features-newcastle-herald-hia-award-coverage) ![Build a two storey granny flat: the process from start to finish](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Build%20a%20two%20storey%20granny%20flat%20the%20process%20from%20start%20to%20finish/21-balaclava-2%20(1).jpg) ### [Build a two storey granny flat: the process from start to finish](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/build-two-storey-granny-flat-process-start-finish/) Backyard Grannys are passionate about creating high quality, affordable granny flats in Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney. Our granny flats are designed [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/build-two-storey-granny-flat-process-start-finish/) ![Backyard Grannys Bring Home Another Granny Flat Award](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20Bring%20Home%20Another%20Granny%20Flat%20Award/38-waterloo-ave-9-copy.jpg) ### [Backyard Grannys bring home another granny flat award](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-bring-home-another-granny-flat-award) When the Backyard Grannys team attended the prestigious 2017 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards they were awarded the prestigious [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-bring-home-another-granny-flat-award) [1](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/1) [...](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/2) [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) [9](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/9) [...](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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