granny flat

Legislation came into effect as at 1st of August 2013 that allows WA residents to lease a granny flat on the open rental market as per our Eastern States friends. 1. Has any one applied, in the process of applying or intending to apply for a GF approval? 2. What has been your experience...

Just saw this in the Canberra Times http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/tax-break-for-granny-flats-out-the-back-in-act-20130823-2shm3.html Wonder what this will do for the rental market... :( Should have kept my last PPOR.... 770m2 and side access - perfect pickings...:rolleyes:

Hi Guys, I get a lot of enquiries about what makes a property good for granny flat development, so I thought I'd chime in with a priority list when you're out and about looking for properties. I suggest taking a tape measure with you. Another good idea is checking on Google Earth (you can...

Hi Everyone I'm a long time lurker, first time poster with a crazy idea that I'd appreciate some feedback about. I am about to settle on a 2x1 duplex pair in Yokine, and anticipate a gross rental return of $620/week. The units are in average condition (built ~1975). The block is 769sqm and...

tax implications : Building insurance for house + Granny Flat Have a spanking brand new tenanted Granny Flat in the garden of our PPOR. Building insurance is due for renewal. Youi have given me a great deal on insuring both props combined, which is better than insuring properties separately...

Hi all, Just wanted to get your thoughts on backyard size. I have just finished marking out the backyard for a granny flat and and after putting up a fence it will only leave 5mtr to the back of the house and 10mtr wide. Do you think this is to small to function as a backyard? Looking...

Found this on SMH , thought some of you might like to read. http://smh.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/granny-flats-go-glam-as-approvals-soar-20130330-2h05b.html

Hi Guys, I kno there are dozens of threads on Granny Flats and apologies if this question has been raised or answered previously. I have a pretty good idea on setbacks but I was wondering if there is any specific rule on whether there is a minimum number of metres on the side of the...

Hi guys, garage conversion to 1 bed granny flat (DA approved) We're having some issues with BASIX because the current one is requiring us to: 1. WATER CONSUMPTION: install and connect 2000 litres rain water tank to toilets and laundry - quoted $3,500 2. ENERGY USAGE: install Gas...

Hi all, We're about to begin garage conversion to 2 bed 1 bath granny flat. I'd like to know what sort of insurances to get (to be wise) rather than taking on all options out there. I have contractors (plumber, electrician, carpenter) for less than $12,000 worth of work and contract. My...

hi guys, I've read a few threads but my situation is slightly different. There's an existing garage and shed that we're planning to turn into a two bed 1 bathroom granny flat. We're living in the main house now. Since, we're using the existing structure, roof, etc. we're getting my brother to...

Hi I would love to get some feedback regarding council approval if anyone knows or has gone through something similar. I have a council approved 54m2 brick veneer double garage, concrete slab, 3.2m roof height, I'm on a corner block 600m2 and the garage has its own access from side street and...

I've got what I consider a chicken and egg dilemma. I would like to build a granny flat on the block I have in Western Sydney, however I'm struggling to understand what I can do to finance the project. I have an LVR of about 90% on the property. That however includes a line of credit of...

Maximising the use of land Hi all, i needed some opinion, in hunter valley areas, there is a block of land for sale with the size of 1450m2. Land price abt $190k Would it be better off to in terms of rental or future sold price to do : 1. Build a 4x2 house with a granny flat OR...

Hi, My father in-law is half-way through building a Granny flat for his newly married son + daughter in-law. It has been first approved as a shed with septic, running water, but no internals. A DA for conversion to a granny flat was applied for through the local council. The council are...

Hi, Anyone know if Bankwest will look at doing "value on completion" at the moment. Current mortgage is at 90% and purpose of loan will be for granny flat. I know about 6 months ago this was not looking good but hoping one of the brokers on here may have updated info. Thanks in advance...

Just finished settling on a property in western sydney and looking to start the stressful task of building the granny flat. I am looking to maybe do a DIY kit and found a few different companies. Most are quoting round $40000 for a complete 2 bed kit 60sq but not 100% sure on who to go with...