For empty nesters looking to downsize our granny flats are a fantastic solution – as it was for Oliver and his mum.
With the daily chores and upkeep of her existing home starting to become difficult to manage, Oliver began looking at alternative living options for his mum. They fell in love with our energy efficient granny flats, and decided to build the one-bedroom Madeira in the backyard of the existing family home.
Read more Oliver’s Madeira Project: Multi-Generational Living at its Best
Building a granny flat or backyard cabin as an owner-builder is an exciting and rewarding experience—but if it’s your first time, it can be a little daunting too!
So to give you some insight into where to start and what needs to be done when, check out this short video made by our client Susie, and the accompanying article, where she shares her experience of managing her Madeira granny flat backyard project.
Read more Building the Madeira Granny Flat as an Owner-Builder
Have you ever wondered how our kit homes are built on site in just a few days?
We held a live 1-day building event for you to see our speedy building system live in action!
Read more Live 1-day Building Event
Backyard cabins have evolved from no-frills sheds to classy studios while stylish granny flats have become small versions of real homes. The Madeira would be a perfect accommodation for your out-of-town guests. This granny flat comes in 1 and 2 bedroom sizes with living area of less than 60m² to conform to council requirements for a 2nd dwelling.
Read more Ultra-modern small home Madeira