{"id":6481,"date":"2017-10-02T22:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T22:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/a-guide-to-building-a-granny-flat\/"},"modified":"2021-08-10T11:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T11:53:27","slug":"a-step-by-step-to-building-a-granny-flat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/a-step-by-step-to-building-a-granny-flat\/","title":{"rendered":"A step by step to building a granny flat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The step by step process to building a granny flat .<\/h2>\n
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When a house is starting to feel a little cramped, the backyard is the logical place to seek some extra space.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But while \u201cbuilding out the back\u201d is popular across the country, it requires research and planning, according to Simon Croft, executive director of building policy at the Housing<\/a> Industry Association (HIA).<\/p>\n

Croft says homeowners often ask HIA members for advice about building a granny flat<\/strong>, studio, teenage retreat or other structure \u201cout the back\u201d of a property. He says checking what is and isn\u2019t allowed is the vital first step.<\/p>\n

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First, check to see if you\u2019re allowed to build out the back. Picture: Archiblox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cCheck the rules and regulations regarding granny flats, which are also sometimes referred to as secondary or ancillary dwellings, for the local area. Call the local council or state building or planning department to check what the rules are,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvice could also be sought from an architect, draftsmen or building certifier\/surveyor who works in the area, or one that may offer<\/a> specialised consultation services or specialise in granny flat designs and approvals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to get the most out of your architect.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Croft says the amount of land available influences what can be built on it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main criteria around whether someone can or can\u2019t build a granny flat on their land comes down to the size of land. There may also be conditions on whether the granny flat can be rented out or only occupied by family members,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Croft says homeowners should find out if the land is affected by constraints such as easements, setbacks from the main dwelling or neighbouring properties or planning overlays. Access and car parking also needs to be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n

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The amount of land available influences what can be built on it. Picture: realestate.com.au\/buy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Croft says home owners need to also think about:<\/p>\n