Hi Grantos,

Strata Title-ing (as you call it) involves sub-dividing the property into separate lots and creating 'common property', which is areas like the driveway etc. Your Council may or may not allow this on your lot, depending on the zoning and the dimensions of your block itself- the width usually being the critical dimension.

The costs…[Read more]

jer29e wrote:
Hi I am thinking of adding a granny flat on a subdivided land. 1st timer, would really appreciate some advice. what procedure do I need to follow and are they easy to rent out? Thanks for your help.

Hi Jer29e,

The subdivided land must, itself, qualify for granny flat approval before you can consider the process of design and…[Read more]

Chanelle wrote:
Hi everyone I’m new to property investing & propertyinvestment.com, so please be patient.
I’m looking to buy vacant land in the western suburbs of Sydney & put a granny flat on it & rent it out until I may develop or sell at a later stage.
Is this a wise idea or is there anything else you would suggest? Also would anyone please…[Read more]

I have a blog specifically dedicated to granny flats in NSW. Not to brag, but I’m probably the leading authority on granny flat approvals, permits and I run what is effectively a co-op for investors, builders and other designers to talk about granny flats and the legislation, which is dynamically changing. The NSW Government makes changes via the…[Read more]

James Wood wrote:
Hi guys. I just purchased a property with sewerage running from front to back fence in the back yard and I purchased it with the view of building a granny flat. It is in the black town council region. I am 1 week from exchanging and wanted to know if this could potentially stop me from building a granny flat there or if worst…[Read more]

RHPlanning wrote:
Costs start from around $70,000 and yes it needs approval and you will technically only be able to use it for family members associated with the main dwelling – ie your granny.

I agree it needs approval but does not have to be exclusively for family use in most states. Im not sure about WA- does WA not allow Granny Flats to be…[Read more]