WHILE it appears to be harder than ever for first time buyers to get on the property ladder – desperate youngsters have now come to the right place and will need to listen up.
It seems that more and more Brits are exploring creative alternatives to traditional homeownership – whether it’s living in a van, a shed, or now a granny annexe, also known as a granny flat.
So if you’re keen to move away from the financial strain of living paycheque to paycheque under the weight of a heavy mortgage, we’ve found just the thing for you.
Purplebricks has revealed a surge in interest in granny annexes as a viable housing option.
The data highlighted that there was a six-month record rise in enquiries in homes with self-contained annexes with the rise coinciding with councils raising the rates of council tax for second homes by as much as 300%.
Not only this, but the online estate agents also found that from August 2023 to January 2024, there were a recorded 10,000 enquiries in homes with ‘granny flats’.
Purplebricks CEO Sam Mitchell said: “The rise of interest in annexes is a clear sign Brits are looking much closer to home when it comes to investing in property.”
And now, eBay is catering to those interested in these alternative homes by selling luxury granny annexes – offering a much cheaper option than buying a house.
There’s countless options to choose from, and shoppers are sure to be open-mouthed by this converted container portable home, which is listed for £35,086.72.
This stylish granny annexe is fully insulated and designed to fit at the end of a standard-sized terraced house garden.
The pictures uploaded to the advertisement show a fully fitted-out annexe.
The current price includes the building with all of the rooms, which consist of a double bedroom, a shower/toilet room, a kitchen area, and a living space.
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It has been confirmed that this granny annexe was once a construction site office that has since been made into a beautiful small home.
The seller claimed that it has ‘better insulation than most houses’ as well as a ‘premium kitchen with all appliances included’.
If that wasn’t enough, it’s even got a ‘generous bathroom and underfloor heating’.
Unlike an ugly old shed at the back of many of our gardens, this tiny annexe is super stylish and is sure to impress your guests.
This modern, tiny home, which would be ideal for those seeking a luxury annexe or a mobile home, is plug and play.
[quote credit=”Sam Mitchell “]The rise of interest in annexes is a clear sign Brits are looking much closer to home when it comes to investing in property[/quote]All you need to do is connect the water, electric and drainage and you’re good to go.
It comes with a one year warranty and is available via collection from Buntingford, UK.
But you’ll need to get yourself clued up on the rules before buying one.
Kingsley Smith Solicitors explained that if a granny annexe is considered an extension of your home and used for purposes deemed ‘incidental’ to the main property, it could fall under permitted development rights.
In such cases, planning permission is often not required.
However, the structure must comply with regulations for outbuildings.
Failure to meet these criteria may result in the need to seek formal planning approval.
To find out more, go to Kingsley Smith Solicitors.
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