Hi Guys,
In September last year, the NSW government changed the State Environment Planning Policy to address affordable housing by allowing granny flats to be rented as dual occupancy. I think the size limit in NSW is 60m2.
I've been searching for a similar policy in Queensland and have found that the granny flat can be up to 70m2 - which is better, but can't find and information on whether the granny flat can be rented as in NSW.
Is this possible?
I guess if one was to go ahead and build the granny flat and have it approved by the local council then who's to know anyway. I don't think the RTA would bother checking whether the unit is an approved duplex?
Also, would there be any insurance issues with this? Would I need to put in a firewall between the main residence and the granny flat?
Cheers,
Bazza
In September last year, the NSW government changed the State Environment Planning Policy to address affordable housing by allowing granny flats to be rented as dual occupancy. I think the size limit in NSW is 60m2.
I've been searching for a similar policy in Queensland and have found that the granny flat can be up to 70m2 - which is better, but can't find and information on whether the granny flat can be rented as in NSW.
Is this possible?
I guess if one was to go ahead and build the granny flat and have it approved by the local council then who's to know anyway. I don't think the RTA would bother checking whether the unit is an approved duplex?
Also, would there be any insurance issues with this? Would I need to put in a firewall between the main residence and the granny flat?
Cheers,
Bazza