--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Backyard Grannys (9) : 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. (9) --- 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/backyard-grannys-features-newcastle-herald-article) ![How to choose your granny flat cladding](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/How%20to%20choose%20your%20granny%20flat%20cladding/17moxeyst.hr-2.jpg) ### [How to choose your granny flat cladding](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/choose-granny-flat-cladding) This is just a brief overview of the granny flat cladding options Backyard Grannys provides – but if you would like to see examples we urge you to come and see our showroom. [General tips](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/general-tips) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/choose-granny-flat-cladding) ![Sydney granny flat just like a small home!](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Sydney%20granny%20flat%20just%20like%20a%20small%20home/auburn-granny-flat-main.jpg) ### [Sydney granny flat just like a small home!](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/sydney-granny-flat-just-like-a-small-home) With a number of smart additions, this recently completed Sydney granny flat is much more like the size of a small home, than your usual granny flat. [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/sydney-granny-flat-just-like-a-small-home) ![Understanding Newcastle granny flats as an investment strategy](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Understanding%20Newcastle%20granny%20flats%20as%20an%20investment%20strategy/newcastle-investment-strategy-main.jpg) ### [Understanding Newcastle granny flats as an investment strategy](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/understanding-newcastle-granny-flats-as-an-investment-strategy) Granny flats are a great investment addition to a property portfolio. We can say this confidently, as we have seen dozens of our clients get a positive return. [Finance](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/finance) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/understanding-newcastle-granny-flats-as-an-investment-strategy) ![5-year anniversary for first Newcastle granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/5-year%20anniversary%20for%20first%20Newcastle%20granny%20flat/belmont-main.jpg) ### [5-year anniversary for first Newcastle granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/5-year-anniversary-for-first-newcastle-granny-flat) Backyard Grannys has been specialising in granny flats for the last five years and recently it was nice to be reminded of this by our first customer! [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/5-year-anniversary-for-first-newcastle-granny-flat) ![A Sydney granny flat to cater to the experienced investor](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/A%20Sydney%20granny%20flat%20to%20cater%20to%20the%20experienced%20investor/lincolnrd-main.jpg) ### [A Sydney granny flat to cater to the experienced investor](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/a-sydney-granny-flat-to-cater-to-the-experienced-investor) Michael came to Backyard Grannys with a set budget and looking for a particular outcome for his Sydney granny flat. [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/a-sydney-granny-flat-to-cater-to-the-experienced-investor) ![Granny Flat showroom now open!](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Granny%20Flat%20showroom%20now%20open/backyard-grannys-showroom.jpg) ### [Granny Flat showroom now open!](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-showroom-now-open) Backyard Grannys is thrilled to provide a one-of-a-kind experience in order to create the perfect granny flat for your needs. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-showroom-now-open) ![Third year supporting Toukley Hawks](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20%E2%80%93%20Finalists%20in%20the%20Lake%20Macquarie%20Business%20Excellence%20Awards/backyard-grannys-blog.jpg) ### [Third year supporting Toukley Hawks](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/third-year-supporting-toukley-hawks) Backyard Grannys are thrilled to once again be supporting the Toukley Hawks, helping to build this Central Coast rugby league club. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/third-year-supporting-toukley-hawks) ![Architecturally designed two-storey granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Architecturally%20designed%20two-storey%20granny%20flat/two-storey-main.jpg) ### [Architecturally designed two-storey granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/architecturally-designed-two-storey-granny-flat) Our #BackyardInspiration was in full force when we saw this great article on a two-storey granny flat, featured on Domain. [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/architecturally-designed-two-storey-granny-flat) ![Granny flat inspiration from George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Granny%20flat%20inspiration%20from%20George%20Clarke%E2%80%99s%20Amazing%20Spaces/george-clarke.jpg) ### [Granny flat inspiration from George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-inspiration-from-george-clarkes-amazing-spaces) We’ve recently discovered the TV show on the Lifestyle Channel called George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces and we think it could provide some great inspiration for granny flat or building projects closer to home! [Case studies](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/case-studies) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/granny-flat-inspiration-from-george-clarkes-amazing-spaces) ![Sydney granny flats now available](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20%E2%80%93%20Finalists%20in%20the%20Lake%20Macquarie%20Business%20Excellence%20Awards/backyard-grannys-blog.jpg) ### [Sydney granny flats now available](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/sydney-granny-flats-now-available) Backyard Grannys create quality-built granny flats in Sydney. We have been operating as a high-quality granny flat specialist for over 10 years! [General tips](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/general-tips) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/sydney-granny-flats-now-available) ![Backyard Grannys receives accolades in Hunter Business Awards](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20receives%20accolades%20in%20Hunter%20Business%20Awards/hunter-business-awards.jpg) ### [Backyard Grannys receives accolades in Hunter Business Awards](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-receives-accolades-in-hunter-business-awards) Alex Mitchell with Hunter Business Chamber President Ross Taggart & CEO Kristen Keegan Backyard Grannys Director, was thrilled to receive the award. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-receives-accolades-in-hunter-business-awards) [1](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/1) [...](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/4) [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) [10](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/author/backyard-grannys/page/10) [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. Read about recent builds, building regulations and investment information. 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