NZ Granny Flats

15/01/2026

How exciting are the new changes to legislation involving secondary dwellings?😃🥳. No building consent fees or months of wait time required!

The new process for putting a secondary dwelling up to 70m2 on your property... IF IT ADHERES TO LOCAL COUNCIL BYLAWS!

✔️Arrange a meeting with the council planning department then apply for a PIM (Project Information Memorandum).

✔️Thoroughly read your PIM and seek expert advice as to adhere to local by laws.

✔️Conduct a shallow soil investigation - to find a suitable foundation design.

✔️Get plans and drainage design underway. If a new septic system is required, a consent MUST be applied for.

✔️Once the build is complete, obtain all necessary paperwork and submit to the council for their approval.

Remember - all catchments have various rules as do rural zones.

DO YOUR RESEARCH - OR LET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS!
CALL or EMAIL TODAY
0800 NZ GRANNY (0800 694 726)
[email protected]
www.nzgrannyflats.nz

18/04/2025

🎉🎉🎉Exciting changes are on the horizon for New Zealand homeowners interested in adding secondary dwellings/granny flats🏠. The government is set to introduce a building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings up to 70 square metres in size. This exemption is expected to be in force by early 2026👌.

Key Highlights:
No Building Consent Required for Dwellings up to 70m²: Once the exemption is in effect, homeowners can build standalone dwellings up to 70 square metres without needing a building consent, provided certain conditions are met.

Conditions for Exemption: The dwelling must have a simple design, comply with the Building Code, be constructed or supervised by licensed building professionals, and homeowners must notify their local council before and after construction.

Infrastructure Charges Apply: Even with the exemption, infrastructure charges (development contributions) will still apply and will be charged by the council through the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) process.

Larger Dwellings Require Consent: For secondary dwellings larger than 70 square metres, a building consent will still be required.
These changes aim to provide more affordable housing options and cater to New Zealand’s evolving living arrangements. By simplifying the process for building small, standalone dwellings, the government anticipates an increase in the supply of such homes over the next decade. For more detailed information and updates, you can visit the Building Performance website.

https://www.building.govt.nz/getting-started/building-system-reforms/granny-flats

Contact us today to see our plans and find out what we can offer.

A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, is expected to be in force by early 2026.

04/11/2024

NZGF take care of EVERYTHING for our clients✔️✔️✔️.

We deal with all those things that can put people off building. People often run a mile when they hear the word📣 COUNCIL! Be rest assured...we deal with them on a daily basis and have great relationships with them too! Nothing is a problem.

Call or email us today if you are looking to add another dwelling or just exploring the possibility!

☎️0800 NZ GRANNY
📧[email protected]

We can't wait to help you 😀

23/09/2024

STAFF PROFILE:

Here's a 5 in 5⌚️ with Frank 🌭🐕 - Chief of security at NZ Granny Flats.

Frank's been out and about rolling in a dead bird today🤢! This will be a quick interview before he has a bath🤫.

Here's 5 things we asked him...

What do you like most about your job at NZGF?
Protecting my mum by barking at anyone that comes to the door, (especially when she is on a zoom call, or on the phone😉).

What's your favourite thing to do?
Being a spectator when my dad goes possum hunting.

Favourite place in NZ?
Anywhere my mum is😍.

What is your favourite cologne?
Any dead animal smell that I can find to roll in...to impress my girlfriends🥰.

What's your greatest achievement in life?
I have caught 3 mice🐭 in 5 years!

To find out more about what Lia and the team can do to help you find the right home for you: phone📞 0800 NZ GRANNY, email 💻[email protected] or message today!

18/09/2024

Here's a 5 in 5⌚️ with Lia Brown👱‍♀️ - Director of NZ Granny Flats!
Lia's been out and about lately meeting with clients and checking plans off for consent submissions!

Here's 5 things we asked her...

Where was your childhood home🏡?
I was born in Timaru, and we lived there until my parents bought a farm🐑🐃 in Albury - South Canterbury, when I was nine.

What do you do in your spare time?
What spare time!?🤣 I TRY and maintain my big garden🌳🌹, ride my horse🐴 and catch up with friends!

What brought you into the construction sector? 👷‍♂️🏠
Well, I actually was a full time primary school teacher👩‍🏫. When I went on maternity leave in 2006, I started typing my husband's building quotes up... from there I gained a passion for the industry. I started NZ Granny Flats in 2017 as I saw a gap in the market for specifically helping elderly people find the right home, alongside doing all the due diligence and formalities involved with the building process.

Fave place in NZ?
The Marlborough Sounds (with my family)🥰🕶🐟☀️🥂🏊‍♀️🚤

What do you love most about your job?
The people🥰! I love meeting new people from all walks of life.

To find out more about what Lia and the team can do to help you find the right home for you: phone📞 0800 NZ GRANNY, email 💻[email protected] or message today!

17/09/2024

What a stunning setting our clients have here for their new granny flat. This home is 75m2 and is having a whopping 75m2 verandah wrapping around it complete with decking. These people love their views and outdoor living!🥰

26/06/2024

60M2 SECONADRY DWELLINGS🏠MAY NOT REQUIRE BUILDING CONSENT!

The head honchos of NZ are saying they may let you build a 60m2 dwelling without a building consent!🎊

What does it mean for you?🫵

You will save a few thousand dollars 🤑 and time⌚️ in waiting on the consent process.

We are looking forward to learning what rules there will be in place to safeguard you and your investment.

Last week we were interviewed by The Press...

"NZ Granny Flats owner Lia Brown said the relaxing of consent rules was “fantastic” but could encourage “fly-by-nighters” selling flats which did not meet the building code or healthy homes standards.
She said the industry had expanded exponentially in the seven years she had been in business with some in the market selling portable units without regard to specific requirements for the site they were going to.
“I’m all for it if the work is done well,” she said.
“It’s a great solution to the housing crisis but it needs some oversight.”
She said most demand came from the elderly selling their existing homes and moving into a granny flat on their children’s property but the company had seen interest from Christchurch homeowners wanting a rental unit."
Axing consents for granny flats may encourage ‘fly-by-nighters’

10/06/2024

Upgrade the space in your home by installing a brand new, multipurpose sleepout space in your backyard today. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, our team of builders here at NZ Granny Flats are the locally based experts you can trust to build the perfect sleepout room for you and your family to enjoy. Enquire today! Email: [email protected] to find out more.

27/04/2023

Attention investors and retirees, introducing our 80m2 dwelling designed around Christchurch City Council 'by-laws' regarding secondary dwellings on existing properties. Complete with floor coverings, heat-pump, gas, kitchen and appliances, and deck. If required, pricing can be offered for engineered flooring on TC3 land.

26/04/2023

Need to retire but can't afford to? Here is the answer...sell up, cash up, downsize to a secondary dwelling on land owned by family or friends. So many people are doing this. Our high spec, no maintenance gorgeous homes start at $250k. They have storage space too! Enquire today so we can help you find the best option for your needs.

www.nzgrannyflats.nz

06/04/2023

Meet Mrs Smith! A stunning smaller home or *secondary dwelling! This beauty has two bedrooms, the habitable area is 70.1m2 and the garage is 22m2. Made to order kitchens with all the modern fixtures and fittings! Built on your site only at this stage.

* To have as a secondary dwelling, the laundry needs to be removed from the garage and incorporated elsewhere in the home. This is due to maximum habitable dwelling size restrictions.

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22/03/2023

Need a first home or want to downsize and retire? Consider a secondary dwelling on an existing property.
As of December 2022, the median house price in Canterbury is $655 000. This could be forcing your retirement plans or first home goals further out of reach!
Don’t worry…you have options.
How?
Have a chat to friends and family about the possibility of investing with them by placing a secondary dwelling on their property. It gives you a place to live and adds value to the property it is on.
Then…
After your initial chat, both parties need to discuss with a lawyer about how this works long term financially for both parties.
Our homes can be built on piles so that if the need arose, you could easily disconnect the services and move your new dwelling to another location.
Contact us today to see how we can meet your needs by building you a lovely warm NZ Granny Flat (PS: They are not just for grannies!).👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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