
Can I Build a Granny Flat? You Asked, We Answer your Questions
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Can you actually build a granny flat in 2025? And if so, what’s the catch?
You asked the hard questions — and today, we answer them. In this video, we tackle the real-world challenges and possibilities of building a granny flat in New Zealand right now. No sales pitch. No sugar-coating. Just direct answers to the most common questions Kiwi homeowners and investors are asking.
💬 Do I need council consent for a granny flat?
💬 How big can I build — and where?
💬 What if I already have a minor dwelling on the property?
💬 Can I rent it out legally, and what kind of returns are realistic?
💬 What are banks looking for when it comes to lending?
Whether you’re looking to house family, generate passive income, or increase property value — the idea of building a secondary dwelling is tempting. But the rules have changed, the costs have surged, and the risk of getting it wrong has never been higher.
Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/property-investment/can-i-build-a-granny-flat-you-asked-we-answer-your-questions/
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