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How to Purchase Granny Flats?

Granny Flats are popular with the masses for a variety of reasons. These flats are very convenient and provide the elderly with safe living options. In fact granny flats are an ideal choice for those who are looking at very affordable homes. These homes have lower maintenance and construction costs when compared to other traditional homes. This makes it very attractive for those who live on pensions and those who earn low wages. If you are planning for a Granny Flat, then you should consult different builders who specialize in such construction.

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Benefits of Buying a Granny Flat

Granny Flat BuildersA granny flat offers a host of benefits. These include construction of additional space for living. For instance if you have any elderly or disabled people at home, you may wish to provide them with a separate space. In such instances a granny flat is an ideal option since it can be built as an addition to your existing main structure. If you have frequent guests at home, maybe you can think of an extension to your main home so that guests can be accommodated comfortably.

Sound Investment

Granny Flat DesignsFor many, buying a Granny Flat is a sound investment because it provides you with a permanent income generating stream that can help reduce your home loan repayments. This can be achieved by renting your kit home which is nothing but a less expensive way of enhancing your returns.

Local Council Guidelines

Kit Homes SydneyMost Granny Flats have certain restrictions to them. Every home owner is expected to follow the local council guidelines. In fact, recent legislation has made it quite easy for home owners to construct granny flats on their existing property which is classified as a secondary dwelling. However, there are some restrictions like:
1-Only one granny flat can be constructed per block
2-These homes should not be built on strata block or dual occupancy
3- You cannot sub divide the property by constructing a granny flat
4-Size limit with regards to the floor space area
Make sure that you consider these points before buying a granny flat. Also ensure that the construction meets the Building Code of Australia conditions.

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Granny Flat Builders
Granny Flat Builders build and provide well designed Granny Flats for Sydney customers, Granny Flats Kit Homes, studios and home offices at affordable prices.
Granny Flat Kit Homes
Granny Flats Kit Homes- Shack in a Pack Kit Homes Sydney, architecturally designed to meet the NSW government quick 10 day approval process plus with your budget and the environment in mind.

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  • whelanpro Dec 21, 2011 @ 6:55 am | delete
    The strata management service at Australia swings according to price, so it depends on you how you are taking to your investment whether long term or short term at anywhere in the country. The demand for Granny Flats results hike of the property market.
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