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Well, you say "only", but that's the issue. If you can surmount this one, which given NSW planning policy may be achievable, then you may be good to go. But putting two leases in place without Council permission could cause you worlds of hurt, eg your insurance wouldn't be valid, for a start.

Yes, I'm just using it as storage. In my case, the structure is legal as a garage (which it hasn't been since WII, mind you!) but not approved as 'habitable space'.

That's great news. Just make sure your insurance policy covers dual occupancy, too.

Let's just say that they're not on my Christmas card list. ;) I was recently invited to provide input on a DA that they lodged, wanting to extend their PPOR. I was somewhat tempted to try and find something to object about - preferably something expensive to address - but the part of me that...

My reading of the NSW changes is that yes, you can automatically build a granny flat (within the guidelines) - which is definitely a boon. Go NSW! But I'm still wondering whether you're allowed to rent out the two buildings separately... My understanding is that a homeowner, for example...

If you have an existing tenancy agreement, I don't think you could build a granny flat for the duration of their tenancy, as you've rented them the entire title, not just the house. I don't think you could force them to give up a part of their occupancy (ie the land that you plan to put a granny...

Be aware that in most (all?) Councils it's a requirement for the land to be zoned for multi-unit dwelling in order for it to be legal to rent out the house and granny flat separately. It would be illegal to do so in most standard low-density residential neighbourhoods. Separately from the...