Welcome to 2025!
January 8, 2025
Are you ready to start the process?
Happy New Year, everyone. After two weeks of unwinding, we are back and ready for an amazing year ahead. We hope your Christmas break was filled with all the trimmings and plenty of celebration and relaxation.
If you’ve been considering starting a Granny Flat
in 2025 for a family member or additional income, now is the time to begin the process. We often hear feedback that most people don’t think they have enough room on their property for a Granny Flat, but we are custom builders who specialise in secondary dwellings. We can create a Granny Flat that adheres with setbacks, and services and pays homage to the main dwelling externally; compliance is key!
From contact with our team to handover, you can expect a journey of approximately 6 – 8 months. The overall timing depends upon the speed at which plans are finalised by the client, and council timelines. Once we are on-site, things move quickly, and things happen fast.
Just a reminder that our Granny Flats are not ‘plonk ons’, ‘tiny homes’ or ‘relocatable homes’, they are built like any new home; with building approvals, foundations, and the full works up to 80m2... just minus a couple of bedrooms & garage off a standard modern Australian home. All Granny Flats include 2 AC units, ceiling fans, dishwasher and kitchen appliances, flyscreen, roller blinds, and stone benchtops – just to name a few items.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you a wonderful year ahead.
While we aim to avoid council approvals where possible, we understand that sometimes you don't want to compromise on your dream – and we hear you. If your build requires council approval, here are some proven ways to ensure the process is as quick and smooth as possible. Don't Cut Corners on Documentation Want a surefire way to delay your approval? Submit incomplete plans or forget a key document. We've watched families wait months because they missed one piece of paperwork. Here's what you'll typically need for a smooth approval process: Site plan, floor plans, and elevations Engineering details (structural documentation) Sewer and stormwater plans Energy efficiency report Title search and site survey Any specialist reports (bushfire, acoustic, etc.) We can help you gather all the required documentation. Don't try to navigate this alone – it's not worth the risk of delays and costly mistakes. Get Pre-Approval Advice – It's a Game Changer Did you know you can book a pre-lodgement meeting with your local council? Whether you're building in Moreton, Ipswich, Logan, or Gold Coast, this gives you the opportunity to: Ask all your burning questions Clarify complex planning rules Get early feedback on your design Build rapport with the assessment team This can be absolute gold for challenging blocks or if your design pushes boundaries. Think of it as insurance against rejection. Be Ready to Respond Quickly Sometimes the council or certifier will come back with an RFI (Request for Information). Don't panic – this is completely normal. But here's where speed makes all the difference. The faster you respond with clear, complete answers, the faster your Granny Flat approval moves through the system. Treat these requests like priority mail, because that's exactly what they are. When in Doubt, Call in the Experts If your project hits a snag, for example zoning challenges or energy efficiency overwhelm, don't try to battle it alone. We've seen too many families get months into their project only to hit a roadblock, pushing back their builds and costing them valuable time and money. We know building a Granny Flat in South-East Queensland can be confusing, which is why we created the " 21 Steps to Building a Successful Granny Flat ". It's packed with real advice from our Queensland builds, including design tips, approval checklists, and insider shortcuts that most builders won't share. This isn't some generic guide. It's based on real projects we've completed – the kind of practical advice that only comes from actually doing the work, day in and day out.
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