{"id":2412,"date":"2018-11-26T15:11:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T04:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quickestbuilthomes.com.au\/?page_id=2412"},"modified":"2020-02-29T12:28:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-29T01:28:23","slug":"australia-wide-granny-flats-myths-or-facts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/quickestbuilthomes.com.au\/index.php\/australia-wide-granny-flats-myths-or-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Wide Granny Flats Myths or Facts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Myths Or Facts?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                 About Australia Wide Kit Homes\/Granny Flats<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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With the increasing popularity of granny flat kit homes in Australia, it is unavoidable that some people might form some misconceptions about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Granny Flat Expert will go over some of the most common myths relating to pre-manufactured or kit homes\/granny <\/span>flats and see for yourself if these homes would fare better than conventional project homes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1: There is NO clear building regulation with regards to kit homes and Granny Flats.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Investing Australia Wide by Eric Hansen Your Granny Flat Expert.<\/span><\/p>\n

In most parts of Australia, pre-manufactured homes are treated just like any conventional project homes. This means ALL construction guidelines, are still subject to the usual local Australian Building Codes and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Owner builders are required to build their kit home\/granny flat, to meet local construction and housing standards, including keeping the home fireproof and wind resistant. <\/span>
\nIn fact, there are designs that are environmentally-friendly, adhering to highest standards of energy efficiency, insulation, and ventilation possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

See Currumbin Waters, Queensland\u2019s own World Famous Echo-Village. Quickest Built Kit Homes\/Granny Flat already has been involved building a number of eco-friendly kit homes, of the very highest and stringent quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

2: All kit homes\/granny flats are hugely Cheaper to build.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Though most Australian pre-manufactured kit homes\/granny flats offer significant savings in terms of materials cost of <\/span>labour, and other construction expenses, there are some instances that would negate this.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

These scenarios include making significant mistakes and errors in the building process, failure of the <\/span>owner-builder to follow the exact specifications of the design or significant delays.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is one the of the reasons in which owner builders are asked to hire licensed carpenters and other relevant contractors and other professionals, to help build their kit homes\/granny flats, in order to make sure they can complete the project on time and within budget, with little to no errors.<\/span><\/p>\n

3: Kit style homes and granny flats look flimsy, and are, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\ntherefore, structurally weaker and not of the same master built quality.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some pre-manufactured homes and imported modular homes might be looking fragile and <\/span>flimsy, but are actually stronger and better equipped to withstand extreme weather conditions, as experienced Australia wide more and more, than <\/span>mass-produced project built homes, where cost is always being minimized, because of a stringent Building Code and engineering certification requirements manufacturers have to adhere to.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is especially untrue for kit homes\/granny flat, constructed with stronger, yet lightweight steel frames, there are recyclable!<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, an owner builder will expect kit homes\/granny flats to be flexible in terms of their architectural quality designed ability, to meet their desire for the very best in home design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some other additional crazy myths about granny flats, which we prove wrong and misleading…<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It’s too difficult to get council approval!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are several Australian sites and local councils that have stringent regulations, however, new up to date statewide Australian planning policies, have been introduced, to promote the availability of affordable rental housing. This means it\u2019s easier and faster, to get an approval for the construction of granny flats than a normal dwelling!<\/span><\/p>\n

Large land sizes are required for granny flat construction!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief, granny flats are compact dwellings that don\u2019t occupy much space. A rough estimate could be to have at least 450m2 block of land to build a granny flat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Granny flats are not allowable for investors!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Granny flat regulations in WA, NSW, NT, and TAS are now eased, and owners can earn a good income by renting the property. Secondary dwellings, in other areas, add to property value and is a great selling point. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not fashionable to rent granny flats!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Granny flats are quality council approved dwellings like any other constructed homes, and are usually close to public transport and shops. In Australia’s general competitive real estate market, granny flats are a desirable rental home amongst residents. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Get your facts right, and ignore all the myths about owning your own Granny Flat!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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