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Granny flat regulations: New rules make it cheaper and easier to build
Keeping Nana in the neighbourhood
28 January 2026
What are the new granny flat rules?
What qualifies as an exempt ‘granny flat’?
How much can you save?
How to get started?
Kitset and design-build options
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