Getting Started on Your Granny Flat With Vivo
A Smooth and Stress-Free Journey With Sydney’s Granny Flat Specialists
✔ Friendly, comprehensive site visits.
✔ Transparent fees and Granny Flats quotes.
✔ Tailored designs.
✔ Rapid Granny Flat approvals.
our exceptional granny flats process
Below is a step by step guide to get you started with your Vivo Granny Flat:
GRANNY FLAT ASSESSMENT
Does your property meet the minimum requirements for Granny Flat development? We can easily answer that question by performing a desktop assessment.
We will check your lot size, width, setbacks, surrounding environment (laneways, reserves, etc.).
If you happen to have access to the following documents we can investigate further to confirm compliance and to determine whether there are any land issues that may add cost to the project.
- 10.7 Certificate
- Title Search
- Sewer Diagram
Jump over to our Approvals page to learn more about how Granny Flats are approved and get your FREE desktop assessment.
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GRANNY FLAT - SITE VISIT
Our building & compliance inspector will visit your site to check and record the following information:
- Access to the proposed building area
- Slope of your property (Is it higher or lower than the street?)
- Stormwater, Electricity, Water, & Gas connection points
- Trees within the proposed Granny Flat location
- Positioning of the Granny Flat
- Any demolition or works by owner prior to construction
At this time, we will discuss your ideas so that they can be included in your proposal.
A site visit takes approx 20 minutes.
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GRANNY FLAT QUOTE
A detailed quote will be prepared and delivered to you.
The quote will cover the following:
- The best shape and location for your granny flat
- How and where the services will be connected (sewer, water, stormwater, data & electricity)
- Full list of inclusions
- Optional upgrades if required
If you’re happy to move forward at this point, we will ask you for your acceptance, and the Design & Granny Flat Approvals process will begin.
You can expect your quote to take 3-5 business days to complete.
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GRANNY FLAT DESIGN & APPROVAL
The Granny Flat Designs & Approval stage is where all the project planning is completed. Here’s what you can expect.
- A survey of your land will be ordered
- A preliminary concept site plan and Granny Flat floor plan will be provided for your review
- We will complete a material and colour selection session together
- Full architectural plans will be drawn upon concept sign off
- Water authority approval completed
- Structural and Stormwater engineers engaged
- Application and preparation of documentation for submission to Private Certifier
- Building Contract prepared and signed
- Project prepared and handed to construction team
This stage takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete.
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GRANNY FLAT CONSTRUCTION
We will introduce you to our Construction Manager who will handle your project for the duration of construction.
Since we are systemised and organised, you can expect completion of your Granny Flat in approximately 16 weeks.
Once complete, we will prepare for handover!
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YOUR GRANNY FLAT HANDOVER!
On completion, our Private Certifier will perform a final site visit.
Once they’re satisfied that the building is suitable for occupation (as required by the Building Code of Australia and Complying Development (or DA) approval), the Certifier will arrange your Occupation Certificate approval. An Occupation Certificate will be produced, given to you and registered with your local council.
Now it’s your turn to enjoy the many benefits of owning a Granny Flat for years to come!
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getting started with granny flats FAQs
How Do I Know if My Property Is Suitable for a Granny Flat?
Either call us to discuss your site or fill out the contact form — ensure you give us your address! We will rapidly search for your property and create a speedy desktop assessment. This will only take around ten minutes!
Is It Essential for Me To Be at Home While You Complete a Site Inspection?
Not at all! A Granny Flat site inspection only takes around 20 minutes. All we need is access to the sides, backyard, and front of your home. We don’t need to go inside your premises!
If My Property Isn’t Suitable for a Granny Flat, Is There Anything I Can Do?
Yes! If our assessment indicates that your property isn’t suitable — and therefore ineligible for a Complying Development Approval Certificate — we can instead pursue development through a traditional DA process.
In Later Years, May I Subdivide My Granny Flat and Sell It?
Unfortunately not! Your Granny Flat, under the development approval process, has to remain a single title. You cannot break it down into separate properties and sell them as individual units.
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