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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS…
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Below is a list of the most asked questions and their answers. Please take a minute to review them before writing to us.
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A granny flat is a small, secondary dwelling placed on the existing property of a principal residence, and remaining under the ownership and titles of the main property.
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No, we offer obligation free quotes.
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There are a number of guidelines which you must comply with in order to determine if a granny flat can be built on your block. The current legislation is called the Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning Policy 2009, otherwise known as the ‘SEPP’.
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The maximum size is 60 square meters.
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No, we can manage the entire process from Design, Approval and Build.
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We are professional builders with all Insurances – Builders License number: 289146C.
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Generally speaking, the answer is – Yes. However, you will need to check with your local council to see if there are any restrictions which may prevent a granny flat being built on your block. This can usually be identified by purchasing a Section 149(2)(5) Planning Certificate from your local council, which costs $153.
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No. The SEPP only allows you to build one granny flat per lot.
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While the SEPP states a minimum lot size of 450m2, different council areas have their own guidelines as to minimum block sizes, and ratios between built upon area and open space, which need to be met.
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Granny flat dwellings can be attached to the main property, or separate from it.
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Only if the access laneway to your block is wider than 3m, and the block measures at least 12m x 12m (excluding the access laneway).
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Yes, we can offer you an obligation free quotation.
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If your site complies with the Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (2009) – otherwise known as a SEPP, your project can be lodged as a Complying Development Application, and you can expect approval within 20 to 30 days from lodgment. If your site is in a heritage, bushfire, flood, conservation or acid-Sulphate soil area, or there are other factors relating to your site your granny flat may need to be approved by your local council, and approval may take up to 8 to 10 weeks.
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Yes, we offer 7 year structural warranty.
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Any bond payments to council and any Section 94 Contributions.
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Yes. Our standard pricing includes all relevant site costs and 10 meters service connections including, Water, Sewer, Power, Telecommunications as well as Gas if nominated.
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Generally, it should take no more than 10 to 12 weeks for completion, subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
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