Key Facts:
- The Granny Flat Experts have completed their 1,000th project, offering secondary dwellings built within 28 weeks to address Australia's housing shortage.
- Properties of 450m² or more with 12-metre frontage typically qualify for secondary dwellings under NSW's Complying Development Certificate pathway.
- Fixed-price packages range from $134,900 for a 36m² studio to $149,900 for a 60m² two-bedroom dwelling, with potential rental income of $700 per week.
- The company offers comprehensive guarantees including approval guarantee, rental guarantee, fixed-price contract, and extended warranties.
- Free property assessments worth $1,500 are available to Sydney residents, including CDC eligibility checks and custom floor plans.
The Granny Flat Experts offer a streamlined, fixed-price response to record-low vacancy rates, building new homes on existing land in under 28 weeks.
SYDNEY, NSW — 21 April 2026 — As Australian renters face record-low vacancy rates and first-home buyers are increasingly priced out of major cities, a quiet revolution is taking place behind the fences of suburban backyards.
The Granny Flat Experts, Sydney's leading secondary dwelling specialist, has announced the delivery of its 1,000th completed project, transforming underutilised land into liveable, income-generating homes without the need for government funding or new land releases.
With national housing supply failing to keep pace with demand, secondary dwellings—commonly known as granny flats—have emerged as one of the fastest and most cost-effective tools to ease market pressure. Unlike large-scale developments that require years of planning and extensive infrastructure investment, a granny flat can be designed, approved, and built in as little as 26 to 28 weeks.
"The answer to Australia's housing shortage isn't always a high-rise on the horizon," said a spokesperson for The Granny Flat Experts. "It's often the 400 square metres of grass sitting behind someone's home—waiting to become someone else's. Each of the 1,000-plus homes we've built is a real home for a real person, and every single one was just sitting in someone's backyard waiting to happen."
A Practical Pathway to Property Value and Rental Supply
Under the New South Wales Complying Development Certificate (CDC) pathway, residential properties of 450m² or more with a minimum 12-metre frontage typically qualify for a secondary dwelling without requiring a full council development application.
This streamlined process allows homeowners to unlock significant value with minimal red tape. A well-positioned secondary dwelling can generate approximately $700 per week in rental income, helping homeowners offset mortgage repayments, fund retirement, or recoup construction costs in under six years. Beyond rental yield, completed granny flats typically add between 10% and 30% to the overall market value of the host property.
Transparent Pricing and Industry-Leading Guarantees
A major barrier to housing construction in Australia is cost uncertainty. The Granny Flat Experts counter the industry norm of budget blowouts with strict fixed-price contracts and end-to-end project management.
Standard packages start from:
36m² Studio: From $134,900 (inc GST) — Ideal for small blocks, guest accommodation, or home offices.
36m² 1 Bedroom: From $137,900 (inc GST) — Tailored for couples, downsizers, and rental income.
60m² 2 Bedroom: From $149,900 (inc GST) — Designed for maximum rental returns, families, and multi-generational living.
To completely remove risk for homeowners, The Granny Flat Experts have structured their business model around rare, industry-leading contractual guarantees:
Approval Guarantee: 100% approval from the relevant council or certifier, or a full refund following site assessment.
Rental Guarantee: If construction runs over the agreed timeframe, the company reimburses the client the equivalent weekly rental amount.
Fixed-Price Contract: The quoted price is the final price, ensuring total budget certainty from day one.
Extended Warranties: A 7-year structural warranty and an extended 120-day post-construction maintenance period.
A Free Assessment That Unlocks Everything
To help homeowners navigate their options, The Granny Flat Experts are currently offering a complimentary property assessment (valued at $1,500) to Sydney-area residents at no cost and with no obligation. The assessment includes confirmation of CDC eligibility, a custom floor plan, and a detailed fixed-price tender.
