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Choosing the wrong granny flat builder is a $150,000 to $300,000 mistake. It is not like picking a tradesperson for a bathroom renovation — the consequences of a bad decision play out over months of construction, years of warranty claims, and decades of living with the result. The right builder makes the process feel straightforward. […]

The term ‘prefab granny flat’ covers a wide range of products — from flat-pack panels you bolt together yourself, to fully finished transportable pods craned into your backyard, to converted shipping containers marketed as instant dwellings. They all promise one thing: a cheaper, faster alternative to a traditional custom build. Some of those promises hold

A dual occupancy homes is one of the most powerful development options available to NSW homeowners. It allows you to build two independent dwellings on a single lot — either side by side, one behind the other, or joined as an attached pair — creating a second home that can be lived in, rented out,

Putting a granny flat up for rent in Sydney is one of the few ways an ordinary homeowner can add a second income stream, without buying a second property. The land is already yours, the rental market is tight, and NSW allows rental of a granny flat to anyone, not just family. But renting one

If your parents are thinking about selling up and moving into a granny flat on your property, someone in the family needs to understand the Centrelink granny flat rules before any money changes hands. Get them right, and your parents can help fund the build without losing their Age Pension. Get them wrong, and Centrelink

Choosing a granny flat design is the fun part of any backyard build. It is also the step where most of the big decisions get locked in. The chosen shapes your budget, your approval pathway and how the living space feels for future years. At Amescorp, we are a second-generation, family-owned builder. We have designed