If you’re looking for extra space for family, a home office, or a rental investment, a minor dwelling could be a smart solution.
If you have space on your section, or are planning to build a new lifestyle home, consider adding a minor dwelling or granny flat to your land.
There are many reasons people invest in a minor dwelling on their section. It can help family members get into their first home, keep grandparents close by, create a dedicated home office or hobby space, or generate additional income through renting.
New government legislation passed in early 2026 allows granny flats up to 70 square metres to be built without needing a building or resource consent, saving you time and money.
GJ’s makes the process easy. We offer a range of designs, or we can create a design to suit your section. Our expert local teams will support you through every step of your build. We help simplify the process by understanding your specific site requirements, designing a minor dwelling to suit your needs, and project managing the build from start to finish.
With a purpose built minor dwelling, you can be confident you’re getting a well built, quality home with no surprises. With GJ’s, you can expect a quality home with everything included.
We provide full transparency around costs, so you understand exactly what’s involved in building a minor dwelling. This includes connection costs that many kitset or transportable options often exclude.
Josh & Lisa on Designing a Home with Extra Income in Mind
Josh and Lisa had long dreamed of creating and building a home of their own. When the chance came up to buy land in Coatesville, a place they love and where Lisa grew up, they knew it was an opportunity they didn’t want to miss.
As part of their plans, they worked with GJ’s to include a minor dwelling in the design. Lisa says the decision felt like an easy one from the start.
“We had a minor dwelling on our last property. And we always found it really easy to have tenants. We always had good tenants and good luck, and obviously, the extra income was great. So, GJ’s priced up the plans with and without the minor dwelling, and it just seemed like a no-brainer to us to do it.”
They decided to attach the minor dwelling to the main home, with the garage creating separation between the two while still keeping the space fully self-contained. It’s a smart option for anyone wanting to create an additional income stream.
Looking back, Josh and Lisa describe the experience as smooth and stress-free.
“I would summarise the building process as worry-free. Working with the team through this project was quite a lot of fun, actually. Everybody was very happy all the time. If there were any concerns that I had, I could just phone up and immediately get hold of somebody and talk about it and fix that straight away. There was nothing that was left for us to wonder about.”
To see more of Josh and Lisa’s building journey, watch their testimonial below!
