No they don't, small standalone dwellings (often called granny flats or minor dwellings) up to 70 m²won’t need a building consent if they meet certain conditions.

Yes.
All structural and Restricted Building Work (including foundations, framing, cladding, roofing, and structural elements) must be carried out or supervised by LBPs, even when a building consent is not required.

LBPs must still provide formal documentation confirming the work complies with the Building Code.

In most cases, yes.
These dwellings are designed to function as self-contained homes, suitable for:

• long-term rentals

• family accommodation

• Holiday homes

• On a lifestyle block

Some councils may still limit the number of dwellings per site, so it’s important to confirm local rules.

When designed and built correctly, yes.
A compliant, well-documented dwelling can increase:

• property value

• rental income

• long-term flexibility of your site

Buyers, banks, and insurers will expect proper documentation, including LBP Records of Work and council notifications.

Each build is different.

Factors like getting services to the dwelling, landscape of your property and design of the build play a major role on making sure pricing is accurate.

Start with receiving a no obligation site visit from us.

We can then talk through your options and pricing, along with getting a design that works for your property.

Once we have this confirmed leave the rest to us.