Real Homeowner Stories: Why These Victorians Chose a Granny Flat
Nothing beats hearing from people who've actually done it. These Victorian homeowners share why they chose a granny flat and what they'd do differently.
Story 1: The Retiring Parents
"We built a two-bedroom granny flat behind our daughter's house in Werribee. Total cost was $165,000 including landscaping. We sold our four-bedroom house for $680,000, so we're mortgage-free with money in the bank. Best decision we ever made."
Story 2: The Rental Investor
"Our granny flat in Geelong cost $135,000 and rents for $320 a week. It paid for itself in under nine years. The build took 14 weeks and the hardest part was choosing a builder — we got five quotes and they varied by $40,000."
Story 3: The Work-From-Home Studio
"We didn't build it for living — it's my architecture studio. A purpose-built 45m² workspace in the backyard for $95,000. No commute, no commercial rent, and it's added value to our property."
