--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Finance : Backyard Grannys" description: Finance | Keep up to date with all the latest granny flat news with Backyard Grannys. Read about recent builds, building regulations and investment information. --- 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. 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