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BIG CHANGES ARE COMING
Recent Budget changes mean a change of strategy for property investors.
If you already own a rental property — or two — and you’re looking for ways to maximise the value and income potential of your existing investment without necessarily selling and triggering potential CGT implications, the new Can I Granny Flat may be worth watching.
We’re rebuilding the site around a very different investment strategy.
Relaunching by the end of October 2026.
Watch this space.
Why Use CanIGrannyFlat
Prompt response eligibility insights — no waiting, no confusion.
Backed by private certifiers who know your local rules.
Clear Yes/No answers based on real planning requirements.
Next-step guidance if you want to build or develop
No more digging through council PDFs. Just clear answers.
Practical Experience, Clear Guidance
Granny flats have moved from niche to mainstream across Australia, with around 4,000–6,000 built each year and demand accelerating. Growth was unlocked in 2009, when NSW streamlined approvals — a model since followed by Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, as rules around secondary dwellings and rentals were relaxed.
Today, with 100+ specialist granny flat manufacturers and modular builders operating nationally, granny flats are one of the fastest and most practical ways to add housing, income, and value — without subdivision
Our Granny Flat/Secondary Dwelling journey began 5 years ago. Yes, a passion for developing our investment property portfolio, a Google Earth snip and an email to a certifier. Funny thing is, they said "no"😕 2 years ago, I found out that some certifiers know a lot more about Granny Flat/Secondary Dwellings than others. I tried one of these...and they said "yes". This is a key learning: in the Granny Flat/Secondary Dwellings space, a good certifier can often find a solution, where others can't! Can I Granny Flat has already done your hard yards here.
Most granny flat builders bundle certification into their costs — often at a healthy margin — and once you’ve started, you’re effectively locked in. Even if the answer is no.
How it Works?
Simple steps. A trusted process to determine eligibility.
01
Enter Your Property Address
We analyse zoning, overlays, lot size, access, and other constraints.
02
A Private Certifier Reviews Your Site
Licensed certifiers confirm whether a granny flat is allowable and under what conditions.
03
Receive Your Granny Flat Eligibility Report
You get a plain-English summary and your official Yes / No outcome.
Next Steps, Need plans, approvals or a builder? We can connect you with trusted partners.
What You Receive
Receive Your Granny Flat Eligibility Report
You get a plain-English summary and your official Yes / No outcome.
Within 5 working days, you’ll receive:
A clear answer on whether you can build a granny flat. Guidance on the type of dwelling and council requirements
This includes the Certifier quote outlining the full cost to proceed — including certification, engineering, and any additional approvals required
