Thanks to rising property prices and expensive care home fees, a growing number of families are opting to live with, or right next to older relatives, by building
granny flats on their homes.
Points to ponder before giving a home to a relative; It might be a great solution but building an annex is a big decision. LISA SALMON discusses the granny flat boom
HOUSING market experts have welcomed the Government's moves to exempt many "
granny flats" from stamp duty rises intended for people buying second homes.
'Granny flat' duty reversal
There is also a
granny flat to the lower floor which comprises a hall, lounge, kitchen, entertaining room, two bedrooms and a wc.
GRADE II Aigburth Hall Road, Liverpool, pounds 749,99
"The
granny flat is becoming cool again and is perceived as a huge advantage to buyers when I show them around properties.
Boom time for annexe generation; An annexe for family members is becoming a must-have in many homes, and it is not just grannies that are using them, say the experts at Strutt and Parker
In the grounds there is a detached oak framed building which is currently being used as a studio but could be turned into a
granny flat. It has an exposed beam ceiling and a multi-fuel stove as well as a cloakroom.
Lodge is on another level
The Babbs Mill Cottage has stood next to the River Cole in Sheldon for more than 200 years and is grade II listed, but owner Julian Lutak wants to enlarge the building, creating a bathroom, toilet, larger kitchen and
granny flat.
Trouble at t' Mill! ANGER AT BID TO EXTEND HISTORIC COTTAGE
Application ref: 12/2842/FUL Date received: December 11 Address: The Conifers, Darlington Road, Long Newton Proposal: Conversion of detached garage to form
granny flat accommodation, including erection of conservatory to side and creation of vehicular access onto Darlington Road.
planning applications
TORY Eric Pickles faced humiliation last night after pledging to scrap a
granny flat tax ALREADY axed by Labour...
TORIES SCRAP TAX.. ER, THAT WAS SCRAPPED 15 YEARS AGO
The fabulous property has been sympathetically updated and extended to provide a detached two-bedroom annexe ideal for guest accommodation,
granny flat or holiday let.
Under pounds 470,000
A
granny flat on the ground floor was knocked through to create a vast family kitchen
'ALL THIS WORK WAS TOUGH, BUT WORTH IT' Family lived in five-bedroom home while three-year renovation took place
The Manor House, which is currently run as a guesthouse, has views over the sea and features a snooker room, Jacuzzi and a
granny flat.
Huge home is top prize
The additional space would make the perfect
granny flat, or could even be turned into a rental income or at-home business opportunities.
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It's split over two levels with a main house and a
granny flat extension.
PROPERRTY SPOTLIGHT; Arbroath
There is also a large gym above a triple garage which could be used as a
granny flat if needed.
Luxurious home in lovely location