Granny flat vs secondary dwelling

Granny flat vs secondary dwelling

Debating the difference between a granny flat vs secondary dwelling? The terms are often confused with dual occupancy and duplex homes.

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10 reasons to make Backyard Grannys your granny flat builder

10 reasons to make Backyard Grannys your granny flat builder

There’s so many builders to choose from. You’ll see why so many of your neighbors have chosen Backyard Grannys as their granny flat builder.

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5 common myths about granny flats

5 common myths about granny flats

top 5 granny flat myths in New South Wales. Given there fast rise in popularity, we're tackling some of the common myths about granny flats.

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Slab vs Bearers and Joists – for a granny flat?

Slab vs Bearers and Joists – which is better for a granny flat?

When it comes to building your Newcastle granny flat one of the earliest decisions you will make is will the foundation be concrete slab vs bearers and joists?

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6 top tips for living in a granny flat

6 top tips for living in a granny flat

In this blog, we outline our 6 top tips for living in a granny flat. Learn how to utilise space, be selective with what you buy, what you keep & how you store it.

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7 Things to Know When Building a Granny Flat

7 things to know when building a 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.

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7 reasons why granny flats make the ideal home for seniors

7 reasons why granny flats make the ideal home for 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.

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Granny Flat Interior Design Ideas

7 granny flat interior design ideas to make it feel more spacious

Check out our round up of the smartest granny flat interior design ideas for creating a greater sense of space in your backyard build.

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How to choose your granny flat cladding

How to choose your 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.

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Sydney granny flats now available

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!

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Interesting Info 5 – No minimum site area required for attached granny flats

Interesting Info 5 – No minimum site area required for attached granny flats

There is now no minimum site area required to attach granny flats to an existing house. Prior to February 2014, a minimum 450m² block was required for attached or detached granny flats to be built.

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