Do you have a relative with whom you want to share your house and want to offer them the privacy of a self-contained annexe? Granny flats and annexes often afford a higher degree of independence for relatives than living in the main building.

The humble granny home, actually, is part of a tradition that stretches back more than a hundred years, to an era when widows used carriage houses to supplement their income, couples passed the summer in them and rented out the main house to guests, and bachelors, young couples and workers found them to be cost-effective places to live within easy walking distance of work.

With the trend moving away from more traditional brick and tile house building, Australian designers are exploring new construction methods that will take maximum advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the manufactured housing market.

Actually, the building methods developed for kit homes make increasing sense, considering the soaring costs of onsite building, the extra expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of ensuring new building work is environmentally-friendly and sustainable.

There are several Australian companies that offer a choice of manufactured homes to suit every taste and budget. They offer a choice of floorplans so you are sure to find one that is just perfect for your requirements. They are also able to customise a floor-plan to conform with any special needs. There is also a choice of exterior looks to select from.

So, whether you need a granny flat to be added to an existing house plot, or a seaside home, or a lakeside cabin, it is good to know there are affordable solutions available.

Kit homes have many possible uses – they can make perfect granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins – anywhere where a piece of suitable land is available.