Hi Somersofters!
I did a quick search to see if a thread already exists on this, but couldnt find one (could someone please post a link to it if it exists?).
As someone who is new to Grammy flatting as a possibility for future investment property expansion, I'm keen to know what the rules are, specifically to creating tenancies and separation of electricity/gas/water; in the state of QLD.
To give context; I have a chance to pursue a 3-bed house that is brlow market value on a ~650-700sqm block in the greater Brisbane City Council region. The original house is front-set and what I call 'side-set' (I.e. side access drive going down to a very large flat backyard).
If I were to add a granny flat, I know that in the future I still must sell all dwellings on that one title. I know that and I am comfortable with that. The zoning of this property allows for granny flats to be built.
Instead, I need to understqnd what the rules on renting both dwellings separately, are. Do I need to get separate gas/electricity/water meters fitted (a cost I will need to account for!), to rent them both separately? Or, can I forgoe that and just charge a rent rate weekly to each property that 'includes water/gas/Elec' and take a punt that I allow for a 'fair go use' of these (whilst knowing I risk both tenants over-using, and me ultimately paying for it.
Also, what are the rules on internal fencing when it comes to QLD granny flats. Is this allowed? Internal fencing with would enable me to create separate private yards, dedicated car parking areas etc.
Last question, is there a maximum internal floor space size of granny flats allowed in QLD? I.e. could I build a 100sqm, 3-bed granny flat?
Any guidance you have would be very much appreciated
I did a quick search to see if a thread already exists on this, but couldnt find one (could someone please post a link to it if it exists?).
As someone who is new to Grammy flatting as a possibility for future investment property expansion, I'm keen to know what the rules are, specifically to creating tenancies and separation of electricity/gas/water; in the state of QLD.
To give context; I have a chance to pursue a 3-bed house that is brlow market value on a ~650-700sqm block in the greater Brisbane City Council region. The original house is front-set and what I call 'side-set' (I.e. side access drive going down to a very large flat backyard).
If I were to add a granny flat, I know that in the future I still must sell all dwellings on that one title. I know that and I am comfortable with that. The zoning of this property allows for granny flats to be built.
Instead, I need to understqnd what the rules on renting both dwellings separately, are. Do I need to get separate gas/electricity/water meters fitted (a cost I will need to account for!), to rent them both separately? Or, can I forgoe that and just charge a rent rate weekly to each property that 'includes water/gas/Elec' and take a punt that I allow for a 'fair go use' of these (whilst knowing I risk both tenants over-using, and me ultimately paying for it.
Also, what are the rules on internal fencing when it comes to QLD granny flats. Is this allowed? Internal fencing with would enable me to create separate private yards, dedicated car parking areas etc.
Last question, is there a maximum internal floor space size of granny flats allowed in QLD? I.e. could I build a 100sqm, 3-bed granny flat?
Any guidance you have would be very much appreciated