Easier granny flat rules aim to make it simpler to have flats under 60 square metres
The New Zealand government has rolled out major changes to the Building Act and the Resource Management Act (RMA) to streamline the construction and approval processes for granny flats, also known as minor residential units (MRUs). These plans to simplify the granny flat rules will save people a lot of time and money.
Here’s a summary of the latest updates:
- The proposal is supported by the opposition.
- It will allow small dwellings such as granny flats to be placed on properties without requiring building consent.
- Granny flats can be up to 60 square metres in size.
- The structures will still need to comply with the building code, meaning their safety and quality will not be downgraded.
Improved affordability
Housing affordability is a major concern, with falling home ownership rates, and a large share of people's income going towards housing expenses. By easing the regulatory burden and lowering the costs of building small homes, these reforms help make property expansion more affordable for homeowners. This is especially advantageous for those looking to add extra living space for family members or create income-generating rental units.
Social benefits
Elderly parents, children, and grandchildren can all live on the same property. Adult children saving for their own home can live independently while still reaping the financial benefits of being at home.
Granny flats from Unit2Rent
The granny flat rule changes are a major shift in New Zealand housing policy. They have the ability to positively affect the lives of many people across New Zealand.
With the median rent in Auckland sitting around $650 per week (source https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/rent-bond-and-bills/market-rent/), Unit2Rent cabins are a very affordable granny flat option and can save you money.
Features
All units come with:
- An electrical compliance certificate and RCD electrical protection
- Aluminium joinery
- Full insulation to building code - warm in winter, cool in summer
- Interior and exterior lighting with double power points and a 15 metre lead
- Quality fixtures and fittings
- Shadowclad ply exterior and internal walls and grooved MDF and plywood in the wet areas
- A hose tap on the exterior of your unit to connect a water supply
- Colour steel roof and flashings
- Floor coverings (carpet and vinyl)
- Professional painting inside and out.
We can deliver our transportable cabins throughout the North Island. Any section with clear access of 4 metres wide and 4.5 metres high can accept delivery of a transportable cabin. Self-contained units start at just $245 per week for an open-plan studio, and they come in a range of sizes right up to a deluxe two-bedroom cabin from $395 per week (Auckland only).
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