Granny flat in brisbane

Discussion in 'Granny Flats' started by yu chen, 13th Aug, 2018.

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  1. yu chen

    yu chen New Member

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    I am planning to build a granny flat for investment purpose. However it is illegal in brisbane.

    As the land and the main building belong to my parents, the builder suggest me, if my parent rent it to me, and I rent one or two bedrooms out to stranger, it will be lawful.

    Is it right or not at all please?
     
    yu chen, 13th Aug, 2018
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  2. Pumpkin

    Pumpkin Well-Known Member

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    Would suggest you check with the Council.
     
    Pumpkin, 13th Aug, 2018
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  3. willair

    willair Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Just do a search within the site and read all you can about granny flats within the BCC footprint..Your builder just may want to make a sale ..
     
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  4. RPI

    RPI SDA Provider, Town Planner, Former Property Lawyer

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    Must be used by one household who has the intention of living together for the longer term (3months plus). Doesn't sound like what you are proposing is compliant.
     
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  5. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    Don’t take legal advice from a builder! Especially one who is trying to sell to you.

    Check with the Council.

    But if you build a granny flat and you live in it, it will not be an IP but your own PPOR. and will belong to your parents.

    Sounds messy.
    Marg
     
    Marg4000, 13th Aug, 2018
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  6. Tim86

    Tim86 Well-Known Member

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    You are being lied to. It is not legal for you to rent to a stranger as you proposed within BCC. Listen to RPI
     
    Tim86, 30th Aug, 2018
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  7. Tom Rivera

    Tom Rivera Property Manager Business Member

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    Agreed.
     
    Tom Rivera, 1st Sep, 2018
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