You might have a relative with whom you want to share your house and want to offer them the privacy of a self contained granny flat? Annexes and granny flats often afford more independence for relatives than living in the principle dwelling.

The humble granny home is actually part of a tradition that goes back more than a hundred years, to a time when widows used carriage houses to pad out their income, couples passed the summer season in them and rented out the main house to tourists, and workers, young couples and bachelors regarded them as affordable places to live, within easy walking distance of work.

With the trend moving away from more traditional brick and tile house building, Australian designers are exploring new construction methods that will take full advantage of innovative, new materials which are being introduced into the modular accommodation market.

Actually, when you think about it, the construction methods developed for modular accommodation make more and more sense, considering the soaring costs of on-site building, the added expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is environmentally friendly and sustainable.

There are several companies in Australia that offer a variety of manufactured homes to suit every budget and taste. They offer a choice of floor-plans so you are sure to find one that’s just perfect for your needs. They are also able to customise a floorplan to conform with any special requirements. You also have a choice of exterior designs to select from.

So, whether you need a granny home to be added to an existing house plot, or a lakeside cabin, or a seaside home, it’s good to know that there are affordable solutions to be found.

Kit homes have many applications - they are perfect for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins - anywhere where a piece of suitable land is available.

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