Tips On Building Granny Flats

Granny flats are nothing but a second home built in your campus and is self-contained. If you are planning to earn a little extra out of your unused space in your property then this would be the best. The granny house owner should be the same as that of the main house of the property. You can rent out your granny house especially to the students as the granny house, have separate entrance and all the amenities are completely separate and self-contained. If the owner agrees the pool, the garden and the barbecue can be shared by the members of the granny house.

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Types Of Granny Flats:

There are mainly three types of granny flats:

• When you have an extra room and bathroom in our own house. You can convert it into a custom granny house and rent it out. It is termed as a conversion.

• When you build another room and bathroom attached to your main house and use it as a separate unit.It is called an extension.

• When you make a complete separate construction in your main house that is not attached to your main house. It is termed as a detached granny house.

One very important thing that needs to keep in mind is that whichever type of granny house you build, the entrance should be separate.

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Getting Permission To Build Granny Flats

You need to get a council certificate as a proof of permission to construct your granny flat. But getting permission is not a difficult job; you just need to submit all of the required documents and your permission gets ready within a few days. To get your documents ready for permission all you need to do is get a local builder to help you with the requirements.  For the permission purpose you need to submit the survey plan, the architectural drawings, the structural engineering drawings and the BASIX certificate. These all  can be made with the help of your builder.

Other things that needs to be kept in mind is that when you file for the permission of your granny house make sure that the property is not disputed or subdivided or you do not have another granny house in the same premises. Moreover, your property should not be situated in an environmental sensitive area or in a heritage land.

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Cost To Build Granny Flats And Tips To Save More

Building a granny flat is not really a huge cost matter. You can easily afford building a granny flat but just to avoid the hidden cost what you can do is just ask the council members to say if you can build at all or if yes then what can be an estimate costing, this will not only save time but will also help saving a lot of money.

Many companies offer the kit for granny flats which can be easily assembled and can be made quickly. Even if you construct get in touch with a good licensed granny house builder who can save money by finishing the job in less time thus saving money.

One more important thing is that if you want to get your property rented out fast then the main catch is that you make your flat look spacious by mirror settings and other designing hacks so that you are able to grab a good rent for your property.

Why Should You Build Granny Flats?

Building a granny flat is also helpful because it provides the perfect combination of privacy and togetherness for older parents and for young people who go out for the first time.