Granny Flat β Is Your Property Ready for a Secondary Dwelling?
We help Australian property owners understand what's possible β honestly, clearly, and without the runaround.
/ For You
Is this right for you?
You own land with unused backyard or side space
You want to add rental income without selling
You want to house a family member close by
You're unsure what council allows and want an honest answer before investing
/ What's Included
What's included in a granny flat with Japan Homes
Feasibility consultation
We assess your land and situation honestly β before you commit to anything.
Council research & DA advice
We find out exactly what's permitted on your property and manage the approval process.
Design & layout planning
Practical layout options designed for the space and your specific goals.
Full construction management
One team, one contact. We coordinate all trades from slab to handover.
Utilities & connections coordination
All services connected and compliant. We handle coordination with utility providers.
Handover, certification & documentation
Full inspection, certification, and documentation provided at handover.
/ Our Process
How your granny flat project works
βWe tell you honestly if your block isn't suitable β before you spend a dollar.β
β Japan Homes standard
Free Feasibility Conversation
Honest assessment of your land β what's possible, what isn't, and what comes next.
Council Research
Exactly what's permitted on your property β we do the research so you don't have to.
Design & Fixed Quote
Layout options and full cost breakdown β everything in writing before work begins.
Build
Managed construction with regular progress updates throughout.
Handover
Full inspection, certification, and documentation provided at handover.
/ Why Japan Homes
Why homeowners trust Japan Homes for their granny flat
We tell you if it's not feasible β before you spend a dollar.
We handle the council process β you don't have to figure it out alone.
A well-built secondary dwelling adds real, lasting value to your property.
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Learn more βHow We Work
Every Japan Homes project follows the same structured process β because consistency is how quality is built.
Learn more β/ GET A QUICK ESTIMATE
How much will your
granny flat cost?
Every project is different. Tell us a little about yours and we'll come back to you with a realistic estimate β usually within 1 business day.
Request a free estimate
/ Start Here
Want to know if your property is suitable? Let's find out together.
No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what's possible.
No obligation. No sales pitch. No pressure to decide on the day.
We come to you β no office visit needed
Takes about an hour
Available in English or Japanese
We respond within 1β2 business days