Do Granny Flats Add Value to Your Property? If you’re asking yourself, ‘do granny flats add value to my property’ the answer is a resounding yes. Here’s why they work, and how to use these unique dwellings to make the biggest impact on your overall financial position. For most Australians, our family homes are our biggest assets. In fact, at...
Can I Build a Granny Flat on My Property? Granny flats are a rising trend in Australia. They’re compact, cosy and, some might even say, chic. But better than that, they answer that practical problem of extra space, while still being a dynamic, cost-effective and value-adding addition to your property. In fact, there are many (many) reasons why you should invest in a granny...
Tiny Homes. Simply affordable living Leonardo Da Vinci once declared that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. This explains why the tiny house movement is gathering steam and more people are shedding unnecessary spaces to move into tiny homes. But what exactly are tiny homes? A tiny home is also called a “tiny house” or a “granny...
Why You Should Invest In a Granny Flat? With a growing popularity to seek out alternative living options as well as an increase in domestic house prices, it’s no surprise that Granny Flats are having a moment. The Granny Flat is an attractive, affordable and accessible option for many and in this article, we explore the growth of this...
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Hi, welcome to the December edition of the Pop Up Homes Gazette! We’re sure you’ll agree that it’s been a challenging year. Our entire team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and wish you a year of prosperity, good health, and good...
GET $45,000 in GOVERNMENT GRANTS for a limited time only. BE QUICK, time is running out. Why is now the best time to build a Pop Up Home? You can get up to $45,000 In Government Grants. HOMEBUILDER GRANTS ENDS on the 31st of December 2020: What does this mean? All Homebuilder...
From less clutter to more freedom to travel, the benefits of small home living are abundant. But for some homeowners, downsizing can prove daunting. Homeowners pondering the move must consider everything from how many pairs of shoes to take with them, to how to design the tiny house to maximise space. Read on to...
Pop Up Homes GAZETTE The Glitz And Glamour Of A Pop Up Home Hi, Welcome to the November edition of the Pop Up Homes Gazette. In this month’s edition, we will talk about our valued customers – “the people who live and use our beautiful Pop Up Homes”. We will provide you with a range...
When looking at building a Granny Flat in Queensland don’t think that the only option is to go through a conventional builder. Pop Up Homes are a great alternative to a conventional build and will not only save you thousands but are a hassle-free way to build a Granny Flat. Granny Flats are becoming extremely...
A Pop Up Home can be an affordable instant source of extra income; a clever downsizing option; comfortable accommodation for adult children or elderly parents; or a convenient home office, while increasing the total value of your property. Adding a Pop Up Home investment not only increases the value of a property but...
ANZAC day is fast approaching. On the 25 of April is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. For the first time in Australia’s history, due to the COVID-19 restrictions our communities will not be able to pay our respects to the ANZAC spirit in public. However, this does not mean we can’t show our respects in the safety of...
Recently, Pop Up Homes has received a few emails from the public requesting our opinion in relation to a building project they are undertaking. In most cases, they have bought pre-fabricated houses from companies that claim are similar to a Pop Up Home but in actual fact, entirely different. Consequently, now have been left with...
Whether you’re getting a foot in the door, in the housing market or a veteran investor. It pays to have quality insight in areas that are tipped to boom around Australia. What factors can make a property market boom? There are a few factors that can make the property market boom. The biggest factor is...
There is a trend in Australia that is taking hold, gone are the days of “bigger is better”. The younger Australian generations are looking more into Small Homes for affordability. The average size for a Small Home is between 30 square metres and 40 square metres of living space. As mentioned in these articles from...
Every state and territory in Australia has its own first homeowner’s grant, each state has its grant amounts and requirements. Queensland is the most generous offering up to $5000 more than NSW, SA and Victoria. At the start of the new millennium in July, marks the year that owning a home become significantly more accessible...
Adding value to your property can be as easy as putting a granny flat in your back yard. In our largest capitals around Australia, they have the potential for over 500,000 properties to have granny flats built in their yard. Source: Core Logic What is a granny flat? A granny flat is a small...
Pop Up Homes are not just for caravan parks. They are a great alternative as a home or a Granny Flat. When thinking of a Pop Up Home in Queensland people often think of something that they have seen in a caravan park or over 50’s village. The savvy investor will often purchase a Pop...
What are a THOW and TH? A THOW is ‘’Tiny house on wheels’’ TH is ‘’tiny house’’. Originating in America in 2005, after they were used to accommodate hurricane Katrina victims, and in the wake of 2007-2008 global financial crisis hit and people started looking for an affordable alternative and this is where the Tiny...
When it comes to building a Granny flat on your property the rules, regulations and laws may differ from each council in Queensland. Most councils in Queensland have a standard set of rules when it comes to the size of your secondary dwelling. If you’re not sure what your local council requires when building your...
There has been a worrying trend with Australians, that they are less likely to own their own home. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released it’s 2 yearly reports, and it has highlighted the disturbing decline in homeownership. source: Australians Are Less Likely To Own Property Each Passing Generation (news.com.au) The rate of homeownership...