A granny flat, or secondary dwelling, is self-contained accommodation attached or separate to an individual home.
One of the common reasons our customers first engage with VanHomes is that they are looking for a retirement solution, whereby parents can maintain their independence and freedom while still living close to their families. VanHomes is a hassle-free prefab solution that makes retirement easy.
Previously granny flats used to be a clever solution for helping elderly relatives retire close to family. But now, there are many potential benefits to having a granny flat.
VanHomes is the perfect solution in the situation where the person that's living in the VanHome is related to the person in the main dwelling on the property. Many Australian couples are looking for the flexibility of lifestyle, along with a more secure plan for their retirement. A granny-flat unit provides this security and is an affordable retirement option that keeps families close to their loved ones.
If you add a legally-compliant dwelling to your property, this could increase the total value of your property.
As a secondary dwelling, and following legal regulations, Granny Flats could be a great long-term investment as a rental property.
This could be the ideal space for accommodating friends or relatives who need a place to stay, or creating a family hub outside of the home.
One of the hesitations for installing a granny flat may be the hassle of BA approvals, but as a legally registrable caravan, your new granny flat won’t need to go through this process. VanHomes is an affordable and easy granny flat solution. With an innovative twist, VanHomes created a seamless experience to add a granny flat to your backyard, hassle-free.
VanHomes is unique by nature. As a registrable portable caravan, for most properties, your VanHome can be easily added as a second dwelling without the need for council or building approvals.
All VanHomes can also be customised to your needs, whether you require special grab railings in the bathroom or other features to make your life easier. Likewise, if you ever need to relocate the VanHome, this can also be done with ease.
Our homes are built onto a towable chassis, with fully functioning wheels, brakes and lights. Should you move, we can relocate your home anywhere you'd like.
Our product is a legally registrable caravan and is lawfully able to be sited without a building application.
As our product is a legally registrable caravan, it can be sited in flood-prone and fire-prone areas without needing to comply with the Building Code of Australia.
Our VanHomes range from 17-60 squared meters. To put this into perspective, the average size of a Sydney apartment is 42 squared meters.