Regardless of where you’re located, granny flats across Australia have to conform to certain standards and regulations. There are requirements that each state and territory has for how far a detached granny flat must be from the edges of your property or how big it can be.
Professional and proficient granny flat builders need to know all about these details — especially if they’re advertising as builders for your state.
Local council bylaws have details that must be scrutinised and an approval process that must be adhered to. It’s often just a formality, but that doesn’t mean your builder can get a free pass. You should also check to see if the layout designs keep to these standards.
Once you ask them what the requirements are, make sure to do your own research and make sure how valid their claims are and how solid their knowledge is.