We offer independent guidance for homeowners considering a prefab second home (often called a granny flat).
On the surface, going prefab looks simple. Choose a design. Pay a deposit. Arrange delivery. Connect services. Before you know it – a home! … Right?
When your family needs a housing solution, the last thing you need is more stress.
Your family circumstances have changed. On top of everything else you're already managing, you now have a significant decision to make.
Adding a prefab second home to your property can be a practical, affordable solution – for ageing parents, adult children, rental income, or simply more breathing space for everyone. But it's not just a design decision. It affects your finances, your family dynamics and your future plans. One overlooked detail can mean months of delay and costs you weren't expecting.
Prefab suppliers tend to present the process as simple. In practice, installing a legally occupiable home on your property is highly regulated and more complex than most people are prepared for. Planning rules, building approvals, certification, installation sequencing, supplier negotiations – there are many moving parts, and mastering them takes time and headspace you probably don't have to spare.
That's where we come in. We carry the complexity – so you can make clear, informed decisions without bearing the full mental load yourself.
We work in your interests. Not those of suppliers or trades.
Why prefab is part of the conversation
Whatever your situation:
- an ageing parent needs to be closer
- an adult child needs somewhere affordable to live
- your marriage has ended and buying back into the market isn't realistic right now
- you want the whole family nearby – but with space for everyone to breathe
- you want your property working harder for you financially.
A second home on your property can be a genuinely good solution. When it's chosen and delivered well, prefab offers a faster, more predictable path than traditional construction – without compromising on comfort or liveability.
But when the wrong assumptions are made, or risks aren't caught early, it becomes expensive and stressful fast.
Prefab Living brings experience, structure and clarity to the process – reducing your risk and avoiding unexpected costs.
