Grannexe Blog
Expert advice, guides, and insights on planning, building, and living in granny annexes.
Building a Granny Annexe in a Conservation Area: Complete Guide
Living in a conservation area doesn't mean you can't build a granny annexe. Learn about the special requirements, design considerations, and how to get approval for your project.
The Caravan Act and Granny Annexes: Your Ultimate 2026 Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Caravan Sites Act 1968, explaining how it applies to modern granny annexes, the 20% VAT savings, planning benefits, design specifications, and why smart families use this route.
Granny Annexe and Inheritance Tax: A Guide for Siblings
When parents move into a granny annexe, what happens to inheritance? Expert guidance on fair division, tax implications, and keeping sibling relationships intact.
Granny Annexe Council Tax: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
The complete guide to Council Tax for granny annexes covering exemptions for dependent relatives, discounts, ownership questions, inheritance tax implications, and financial planning considerations.
Why Granny Annexe Planning Gets Refused: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
Learn the top reasons planning permission for annexes is refused and how to avoid these common mistakes. Expert advice from builders with decades of experience.
What Is a Granny Annexe? The Definitive 2026 Guide
Everything you need to know about granny annexes: what they are, how they differ from garden rooms, who lives in them (not just grannies!), the build process, costs, and whether one is right for your family.
Granny Annexe Design Ideas: 12 Styles to Inspire Your Build
From contemporary to cottage, pitched roofs to green oak, explore granny annexe design styles and features to create a home your loved one will adore.
Elderly Care in a Granny Annexe: The Complete Family Guide for 2026
How a granny annexe provides the ideal care solution for ageing parents, covering independence, family support, cost savings versus care homes, and practical considerations for families making this important decision.
The Powerful Benefits of Children Growing Up Near Grandparents
Research shows children with close grandparent relationships have better emotional health, stronger values, and greater resilience. A granny annexe makes this connection possible.
Granny Annexe Disabled Access: The Complete Accessibility Guide for 2026
Everything about building an accessible granny annexe for disabled family members including design features, wheelchair accessibility, specific adaptations, funding grants, and practical considerations.
Downsizing to a Granny Annexe: Advantages, Disadvantages and Alternatives
Is moving from your family home to a granny annexe the right choice? An honest look at the pros, cons, and what to consider before making this life-changing decision.
Can I Build a Granny Annexe in My Garden? The Complete 2026 Assessment Guide
How to assess whether your garden is suitable for a granny annexe covering space requirements, access considerations, planning factors, common obstacles, and practical solutions.
When is a Granny Annexe a Separate Dwelling? Legal Classification Explained
Understanding when an annexe is considered part of your property versus a separate dwelling affects council tax, planning, and future flexibility. Here's what you need to know.
Getting Utilities to Your Granny Annexe: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything about connecting water, electricity, drainage, heating, and broadband to your granny annexe including methods, costs, what's typically included, and practical considerations.
How Much Space Do You Need for a Granny Annexe? Complete Size Guide
From garden measurements to interior layouts, understand exactly how much space you need for different annexe types and how to check if your garden is suitable.
Ancillary Buildings and Granny Annexes: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
A comprehensive guide to ancillary buildings explaining what 'ancillary' legally means, permitted development rules, planning permission requirements, and how this crucial concept affects granny annexes.
Insuring a Granny Annexe in the UK: Complete Guide
From buildings insurance to contents cover, understand your options for insuring a granny annexe, whether to extend your home policy or take out separate cover.
How Much Does a Granny Annexe Cost? The Complete 2026 Price Breakdown
A detailed, transparent breakdown of granny annexe costs in 2026 covering build prices by size, what's included in quotes, running costs, financing options, and how to maximise value for your budget.
What Affects Granny Annexe Cost? 10 Price Factors Explained
Understanding what drives granny annexe prices helps you budget realistically. From size and specification to site conditions, here are the factors that affect your final cost.
Granny Annexe Planning Permission: The Complete 2026 Guide to Getting Approved
Everything you need to know about obtaining planning permission for your granny annexe including application types, what councils assess, handling objections, and maximising your approval chances.
How Much Does a Granny Annexe Cost in 2026? Complete Price Guide
A detailed breakdown of granny annexe costs in 2026, including build prices, installation, running costs, and how to save thousands with the VAT-free Caravan Act route.
Granny Annexe vs Care Home: Which is Right for Your Family?
A comprehensive comparison of granny annexes and care homes covering costs, quality of life, independence, and family considerations to help you make the right choice.
The Complete Guide to Granny Annexe Planning Permission in the UK
Everything you need to know about planning permission for granny annexes, including permitted development rights, the Caravan Act route, and when you definitely need to apply.
What is the Caravan Act and How Does It Apply to Granny Annexes?
A detailed explanation of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, how it allows zero-VAT granny annexes, and why 'mobile home' doesn't mean low quality.
10 Benefits of Multi-Generational Living with a Granny Annexe
Discover the practical, financial, and emotional benefits of multi-generational living. From cost savings to stronger family bonds, here's why more families are choosing granny annexes.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Granny Annexe? Timeline Explained
A realistic breakdown of granny annexe timelines, from initial enquiry to moving in. Understand each stage and what affects how quickly your annexe can be ready.
Can I Build a Granny Annexe in My Garden? Requirements Explained
Everything you need to know about garden requirements for a granny annexe, including space needed, access, utilities, and common obstacles that can be overcome.
Granny Annexe vs Extension: Pros, Cons and Costs Compared
Should you build a garden annexe or extend your house? A detailed comparison of costs, timelines, independence, and long-term value to help you make the right choice.
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Granny Annexe?
Understanding planning permission and the Caravan Act route for granny annexes. A comprehensive guide to your options and requirements.
Granny Annexe vs Care Home: A Cost Comparison
Is a granny annexe better value than a care home? We break down the numbers to show the long-term savings and benefits of keeping your loved ones close.
What Is the Caravan Act and How Does It Apply to Granny Annexes?
The Caravan Act route offers zero VAT and often no planning permission. Here's everything you need to know about this cost-saving option.