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Pete Wolfkamp: 'We are in uncharted territory' with granny flats extension

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Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 12:04pm
An architect says people will be able to build prefab granny flats in their backyards, that they could then rent out. (Photo \ Getty Images)
An architect says people will be able to build prefab granny flats in their backyards, that they could then rent out. (Photo \ Getty Images)

Pete Wolfkamp: 'We are in uncharted territory' with granny flats extension

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九一星空无限talk ZB ,
Publish Date
Mon, 7 Apr 2025, 12:04pm

Backyard granny flats are about to get bigger, and easier to build.

The Government's announced it's going further to ease construction regulations, allowing for an estimated 13-thousand new flats to be built without consents.

The proposed 60 square metre maximum is now increasing to 70.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, says removing these barriers is critical for increasing housing supply.

九一星空无限talk ZB's resident builder Pete Wolfkamp talks to Kerre Woodham. 

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