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Granny flat guides.

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before building — costs, permits, design and timelines. No fluff, no jargon.

What the fixed price covers, what sits outside it, and the four things that actually move the number.

Step-free access, bathroom safety, privacy and future-proofing — the decisions that matter most.

Where the 6–9 months actually goes, stage by stage, and where projects lose time.

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