Contemporary dual-living home
The Makaan Builders

Designed for life together

House & Granny FlatBuilders Sydney

Beautifully connected homes for modern families—custom designed for privacy, flexibility and the way you want to live.

Custom by design

Why choose a custom house & granny flat builder?

A house and granny flat should feel like one considered property, not two unrelated buildings. We start with the people, the land and the long-term purpose of both homes.

Privacy-led planning
Cohesive street appeal
Flexible family zones
Site-aware orientation
Refined dual-living interior

Tailored spaces. Independent routines. A shared sense of home.

Planning with clarity

CDC vs DA approval

The suitable pathway depends on your zoning, site constraints and design. We help assemble the right team and information before the build begins.

01

Complying Development Certificate

A streamlined planning and construction approval for proposals that meet all relevant NSW development standards. It can be determined by a council or registered certifier.

Best explored early through a detailed site and compliance review.

02

Development Application

A council merit-assessment pathway that considers the proposal against local and state planning controls, site context and potential impacts.

Often relevant where a design or site cannot use the CDC pathway.

General information only. Approval requirements vary by property and can change. Final advice should come from the relevant council, registered certifier and planning professionals.

Built around your future

Benefits of custom design

01

Connected living

Create room for extended family while giving each household privacy, comfort and independence.

02

Income potential

A well-planned secondary dwelling can support changing financial and lifestyle goals.

03

One considered design

Plan the home, secondary dwelling, outdoor areas and access as one cohesive property.

04

Smarter use of land

Make thoughtful use of the site without compromising the character of the main home.

05

Future flexibility

Adapt to adult children, ageing parents, guests, work or rental needs over time.

06

Guided delivery

Move from site review and design through approvals and construction with one team.

Selected work

Our completed house & granny flat projects

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Dual Living

Custom family solution

Dual Living

44 Noah

Box Hill display home

44 Noah

20 Saintly

Menangle Park display home

20 Saintly

Find your fit

Explore our house & granny flat designs

Start with a proven direction, then refine the plan around your frontage, orientation, family and budget.

Browse home designs
Side-by-side living
Direction 01

Side-by-side living

Independent entries and clear separation, composed as one confident street elevation.

Detached granny flat
Direction 02

Detached granny flat

A private secondary home positioned to make the most of access, outlook and garden space.

Integrated family home
Direction 03

Integrated family home

Flexible zones within a larger custom home for close, comfortable multigenerational living.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

A clear starting point for planning a principal home and secondary dwelling in Sydney.

What is a granny flat or secondary dwelling?

It is a self-contained dwelling located within, attached to or separate from the principal home on the same property. The right arrangement depends on your site, household and local planning controls.

Can the house and granny flat be approved together?

In some NSW circumstances, a principal home and secondary dwelling can be assessed together. Eligibility depends on zoning, site conditions and whether the proposal satisfies the relevant development standards.

Do I need a CDC or a DA?

A CDC may suit straightforward proposals that meet all applicable standards. Other sites and designs may need a council Development Application. We review the property and coordinate the suitable pathway with the relevant planning professionals.

Can I customise both dwellings?

Yes. We can tailor layouts, facades, access, privacy, storage and finishes around the way both households want to live.

Can a granny flat be used for rental income?

It may be possible, subject to approvals, tenancy requirements and the rules that apply to your property. We recommend obtaining independent planning, legal and financial advice for your circumstances.

Let’s shape the possibilities

Start with your land, your family and your vision.

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