--- title: "Building Granny Flats News Australia | Media : Backyard Grannys" description: Media | 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. 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-named-finalist-in-three-categories-at-the-2025-hia-hunter-region-awards) ![New look, same great product](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/20250625_BCI_43JarretStKillabenBay(BackyardGrannys)-21.jpg) ### [New look, same great product](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/new-look-same-great-product) Backyard Grannys have been building backyard dreams since 2011. We're excited to reveal our fresh new look! [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/new-look-same-great-product) ![Newcastle Herald highlights award-winning designer granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Newcastle%20Herald%20highlights%20award-winning%20designer%20granny%20flat/0001.jpg) ### [Newcastle Herald highlights award-winning designer granny flat](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/herald-highlights-award-winning-designer-granny-flat) We always feel a buzz when our designer granny flats are showcased in the media, and this time our award-winning Silverdale was the focus of a Newcastle [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/herald-highlights-award-winning-designer-granny-flat) ![Backyard Grannys featured in Domain.com.au](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20featured%20in%20Domain.com.au/12-caldwell-4.webp) ### [Backyard Grannys featured in Domain.com.au](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-featured-domain-com-au) Backyard Grannys are recognised as experts in the industry by the Master Builders Association, Housing Industry Association and now Domain.com.au! [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-featured-domain-com-au) ![Managing Director, Alex Mitchell, featured in Newcastle Herald interview](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Managing%20Director,%20Alex%20Mitchell,%20featured%20in%20Newcastle%20Herald%20interview/alex_businessfeature.jpg) ### [Managing Director, Alex Mitchell, featured in Newcastle Herald interview](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/managing-director-alex-mitchell-featured-newcastle-herald-interview/) It is no secret that Backyard Grannys have been leading the way in granny flats in the Newcastle and Central Coast regions over the past seven (7) years. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/managing-director-alex-mitchell-featured-newcastle-herald-interview/) ![About Us](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Backyard%20Grannys%20featured%20on%20TV%20during%20Big%20Bash%20League/bbl1.5x.png) ### [Backyard Grannys featured on TV during Big Bash League](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-featured-tv-big-bash-league/) Backyard Grannys assist clients across NSW, providing exceptional quality granny flats to the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley and Sydney. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/backyard-grannys-featured-tv-big-bash-league/) ![Hunter Headline Magazine features Backyard Grannys](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Hunter%20Headline%20Magazine%20features%20Backyard%20Grannys/1-silverdale.interior-11-web%20(1).jpg) ### [Hunter Headline Magazine features Backyard Grannys](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/hunter-headline-features-backyard-grannys-2) This week we featured in local publication, Hunter Headline. The article highlights Backyard Grannys as being an innovator and leader in... [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/hunter-headline-features-backyard-grannys-2) ![Award Winning Granny Flat Features in Newcastle Herald](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Award%20winning%20granny%20flat%20features%20in%20Newcastle%20Herald/nch_k_20102018_020p-page-001.jpg) ### [Award winning granny flat features in Newcastle Herald](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/award-winning-granny-flat-features-newcastle-herald) We were thrilled to open the paper recently and see our award winning granny flat, the Silverdale featured in the Newcastle Herald. [Media](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media) [Read more](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/award-winning-granny-flat-features-newcastle-herald) ![Master Builders Association Magazine Building Awards Feature 2018](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/hubfs/BYG2025/Resources/Master%20Builders%20Association%20Award%20Winner,%202018/mba-blog-feature-image1.5x.png) ### [Master Builders Association Award Winner, 2018](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/master-builders-association-awards-magazine) We are still buzzing from the excitement of winning our second Granny Flat of the Year award 2018 with Master Builders Association! [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) ![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) ![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) [1](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media/page/1) [2](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media/page/2) [3](https://blog.backyardgrannys.com.au/resources/tag/media/page/3) Media | 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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