Perhaps you have a relative with whom you want to share your house and want to offer them the privacy of a self-contained annexe? Granny flats and annexes often afford more independence for relatives than living in the main house.

The humble granny home, actually, is part of a tradition that goes back more than a hundred years, to an era when widows used carriage houses to add to their income, couples passed the summer season in them and let out the main house to tourists, and bachelors, young couples and workers regarded them as cost-effective places to live, within easy walking distance of work.

While the trend is to move away from more traditional brick and tile house building, designers in Australia are exploring new construction methods that will take full advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the modular accommodation market.

Actually, the construction methods developed for modular accommodation make increasing sense, when you consider the rising costs of on site construction, the added expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is sustainable and environementally friendly.

There are several companies in Australia that offer a variety of manufactured homes to appeal to every budget and taste. They offer a choice of floorplans so you are sure to find one that is just perfect for your needs. They are also able to customise a floor-plan to conform with any special requirements. There is also a choice of exterior looks to choose from.

So, whether you need a granny flat to be added to an existing house plot, or a sea-side home, or a lakeside cabin, it is good to know there are cost-efficient solutions to be found.

Kit homes have many possible uses – they are perfect for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins – anywhere where a suitable piece of land is available.