I’ve got a huge area at the back of my property and I thought “why not put it to use?” I could certainly make money off it if I build a granny flat in it right? I could have it rented out afterwards! Anyway, what are requirements for building Granny Flats? Are the laws for building granny flats different from state to state in Australia? I live in Perth and I’d like to know if laws concerning granny flats here apply to those in Sydney too. Would it be advisable to purchase ready mate flats or work with a home builder for this?
I'm pretty sure it's different state to state so you'd be best to get advice from a realtor in WA as to what your options are. I'm sure Terry will be able to give you some general advice on this too though.
Hi Nathan,
I assume you would like to build your flat in WA.
Legislation relating to Granny Flats in WA has recently been relaxed a little partially in an effort to provide cheaper housing for the less well off and with minimal Govt assistance.
The WA Planning Commission recently released a new set of guidelines relating to zoning and by extension Granny Flats. Take a peak at these links":
G'day guys
I've read through a fair few posts and articles of the proposed changes to granny flat laws, but can anyone answer a few further questions I have please?
i've just had an offer accepted on a block soon to be rezoned r40 but it's only 500m2 so I don't think we'll make the grade for standard subdivision requiring 660m2 (unless anyone can tell me that I'm wrong or how to get around this?) but I just happened across the idea of putting a granny flat out the front and started salivating at the prospects.
There is close to 200m2 out the front and down one side of the house so I'm pretty sure there is plenty of room to put a granny flat, but would it have to comply with the same 180m2 minimum and 220m2 average rules for an r40 or is this different for a granny flat? Also does the flat have to share any common walls or entry ways etc or can it be free standing? If anyone knows about the proposed changes to granny flat legislation I'd be grateful for any pearls of wisdom.
Cheers,
Tom.
Hi Tom,
Aaron Sice will be able to assist with your GF enquiries. He works out of Wangara.
http://www.aaronsice.com.au/
Ps. I will also be looking for an R40 in Wanneroo in the near future and would be interested in local REA who you found helpful in the process?
Colin Rice | CDR Finance
http://cdrfinance.com.au/
Email Me | Phone MePerth Based Mortgage Broker - Investment Property Finance Specialist | E: [email protected]
Thanks Colin.
I've bought the place through Adam and Dee Peacock, Joondalup Property Scene. They seem very helpful and open so far. They're both ex-cops so that stands them in good stead.
I've not had any other dealings with them. Every other agent seemed stock standard and we really only saw them at homes open, so nothing out of the ordinary to report there.
They where going to be my first port of call. We have had mutual clients and also had a coffee with Adam a few months back.
Cheers Tom.
Colin Rice | CDR Finance
http://cdrfinance.com.au/
Email Me | Phone MePerth Based Mortgage Broker - Investment Property Finance Specialist | E: [email protected]
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