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If you are looking for housing for an elderly loved one then a granny annexe might be a great, cost-effective way to care for your loved one at home.

A granny annexe is a great alternative to a nursing home which can be costly and home careers that requires you to pay for the home carer as well as maintaining your elderly relative’s house, even if they don’t need it anymore.

A granny annexe takes the stress and worries out of finding suitable housing for your loved one. You can pick and have a say in the final design of the annexe and they are smaller and more manageable than regular homes so will be cheaper to run.

What Is A Granny Annexe?

A granny annexe is a home extension, usually an external extension built in the garden. This extension serves as a fully fitted out and functional home, perfectly designed for your loved ones so that they can easily manage their new home.

A granny annexe is perfect for a loved one who doesn’t need constant care but can’t live on their own anymore. This way you can have your loved one close and can always be nearby if ever they need you but you don’t need to move your loved one into your home.

Willow Granny Annexe with Pitched Roof
Willow: Two-Bed Annexe

How Much Do They Cost To Build?

At Family Annexe, we have a range of granny annexes to suit you and your families needs. Our prices range from £55,250 to £105,250. Prices can vary depending on things like if you want a flat roof or a more traditional pitched roof.

Price can also vary depending on what you want in your granny annexe. We provide both one and two-bedroom annexes depending on what you need for your family.

We also provide the option to include items like handrails and bars if you are worried about your loved one falling and injuring themself. You can also choose to have either a bathroom or wetroom in your annexe depending on what is more suitable for your loved one.

If you want something more specific than what we have on offer then you can enquire about designing a bespoke annexe to suit whatever your loved ones require to live comfortably.

Bluebell Granny Annexe Shower Room

How Much Do They Cost To Run A Month?

Here at Family Annexe, we take care of all the boring and stressful things. We take care of planning permission and make sure your annexe is provided with water and electricity.

A granny annexe is so much cheaper to run than a house. They are smaller and more efficient, which makes it easier to keep cool in summer and heat in winter, which can save you a lot of money.

The cost of running a granny annexe can be included in the overall household bills. You can choose to have them included in the bills you already pay for the house, or then be separated and billed to two separate people.

Having the bills separated can mean the occupier of the granny annexe can pay for it themselves and can help them keep a sense of independence. This is great if you want your loved one close enough that you can check up on them but don’t want it to feel too much like they are living with you.

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Do I Pay Council Tax For A Granny Annexe?

Yes, you will have to pay council tax for your granny annexe. Council tax on granny annexes is relatively low and shouldn’t deter you from building an annexe if your loved one really needs one.

If the person living in the granny annexe is related to the homeowner for the property the annexe is built on then you may qualify for a 50% discount on your granny annexe council tax.

In some cases, you may be exempt from paying council tax if you are building your granny annexe for an elderly dependent who cannot live alone.

This varies from council to council so always check with your local authorities when it comes to discounts and exemptions.

Get In Touch

If you would like to find out more about granny annexes, get in touch with Family Annexe. We have six unique annexe models available, each providing a safe and cost-effective solution to elderly care.

Family Annexe has an efficient seven-step process, designed to make your annexe experience stress-free and enjoyable. This starts with a free, no-obligation consultation!

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Caring For Elderly Parents At Home

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Here at Family Annexe, we understand that all you want is what is best for your family. As your parents get older, you might notice them struggling more and that they might be a little slower or get exhausted more easily than they used to.

It could be that your parent is ill or can no longer manage in their own home. If your parents can’t live on their own anymore but they don’t want or need to be in a care home then you might want to think about caring for elderly parents at home.

An older couple in the garden

Why Care For Your Elder Parents Home?

If your parents are struggling to cope on their own then you’re probably thinking of ways you can help them out and make their lives easier. Your parents will likely have to move out of their home at some point. If they are struggling with a lot of stairs, have a lot of rooms going unused or if they live too far away from you then you might want to discuss relocation.

A care home is an option if you find your loved one can no longer live without support, but it’s not for everyone. Moving into a care home can make your parent feel like they are losing a sense of independence and they probably won’t want to go.

If a parent moves into a care home this might also mean you are restricted to when you can see them, a lot of care homes have strict visiter times and you have to arrange to take them out from day which can hinder your parent’s social life and limit the time you and your family get to spend with them.

If you want to be there for your loved one but worry about them struggling on their own in a big house or living too far away for you to keep an eye on them, you might want to try a granny annexe

Elderly parents in the garden

What Is A Granny Annexe?

A granny annexe is a small extension to your house, usually a small building or large shed that is built in your garden. This way your parents can still live with you on your property but don’t have to worry about invading your space and being a burden in the family home.

A granny annexe serves as a smaller, more functional house for the elderly. Our Family Annexe granny annexes are perfectly designed to have everything you could possibly need, including a fully fitted, easy to use kitchen and a bathroom with the option to include handrails and bars should you need them.

All of our granny annexes are gorgeously designed with both comfort and efficacy in mind. We make great use of natural lighting to give your annexe a bright and airy feel. We have a range of designs to choose from, as well as the option to design your own bespoke granny annexe. You get the final say on any designs, as well as little details and finishing touches.

Hawthorn granny annexe kitchen

Why Use A Granny Annexe?

A granny annexe is a great way to have an elderly parent move in with you whilst still letting them keep their independence and live life to the fullest. Our granny annexes are designed to suit any elderly person and can make life so much easier.

This way they will always be easy to reach and close enough that you can easily pop round to help with anything and to just check on them if ever you worried. A granny annexe is a perfect way to keep a loved one close and in your care without needing to share your home plan your day around visiting them and travelling to see them.

With a Family Annexe granny annexe, you can keep your loved ones safe and close for as long as they need meaning you don’t have to worry about them being out of reach. Without the uneasy stress and worry of not knowing how your parents are doing,  you can enjoy this new chapter of your lives together as a family.

Get In Touch

If you would like to find out more about granny annexes, get in touch with Family Annexe. We have six unique annexe models available, each providing a safe and cost-effective solution to elderly care.

Family Annexe has an efficient seven-step process, designed to make your annexe experience stress-free and enjoyable. This starts with a free, no-obligation consultation!

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What Does Ancillary Accommodation Mean?

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As your loved ones get older, they may find it harder to manage in their home. Things they once found easy might be becoming more of a difficult task, like climbing the stair or using the shower. You may find they are starting to rely on you more and when this happens, it might be time to look into care options for the elderly.

If you have been looking into care and care home alternatives for a loved one then you may have seen the term ancillary accommodation crop up a few times, but what does ancillary accommodation mean?

What is Ancillary Accommodation?

Ancillary accommodation or an ancillary dwelling is a term used to describe a small self-contained home that is on the same property or land as another house.

Typically ancillary accommodation, or a granny annexe as it is often called, is designed to help older people who cannot manage in a house on their own anymore.

A granny annexe is usually an external building that is built in the garden of the existing house. Occasionally ancillary accommodation can refer to an extension built on the side of a house.

Regardless of what type of ancillary accommodation you are wanting build, you will need planning permission for it.

Example of Ancillary Accommodation

Why Do I Need Planning Permission?

Whilst you may be able to get away without getting planning permission for a small shed or gazebo, a granny annexe is much bigger than that. Family Annexe granny annexes are designed to be a home for your loved one and as a result, have all the same rules and regulations any living space would.

All of our granny annexes are fitted out with the highest quality modern kitchens and bathrooms. This means we need to be able to supply fresh water to the annexe via underground piping. The same goes for electricity and other requirements you may want, such as internet access.

We need to make sure we can provide your granny annexe with the water and electricity it needs in a way that is safe and secure for you and your neighbours.

If you live in a built-up area your granny annexe may obstruct your neighbour’s views or block someone’s light. This needs to be addressed during the planning stage so we can find the granny annexe that’s right for you and your space.

The blueprints for a Ancillary Accommodation

Can Family Annexe Help Me Get Planning Permission?

Here at Family Annexe, we understand that building a granny annexe for your loved one is a big change and you need to be with your family. That’s we are dedicated to making building a granny annexe as easy and stress-free as possible.

Designing and planning a granny annexe is easy. It starts with a simple friendly phone call. There are no obligations or fees. We discuss what you need and get back to you with a quote and some drawings of what you can expect with your granny annexe.

We will come and perform a site survey on the property for you where we can double-check any measurements and check if there are no glaring issues before we move on to the next step. After the site has been approved and the design and build spec have been finalised we can move on the making your annexe come to life.

Getting planning permission is the most daunting part of building your annexe, that’s why we take the stress away by doing it for you. We obtain the planning permission from your local planning authority using a Householder Application and the ‘Caravan Act’.

We work with some of the best professionals in independent planning to make sure you get the best possible outcome. It can take up to 13 weeks to get planning permission.

Once we get the planning permission we can begin to build your granny annexe. We build the annexe on our site and then transport it to you, so you don’t have to live with builders and construction creating unnecessary noise in your garden.

Once the granny annexe has arrived we can install it quickly and efficiently. A member of our team will give you a quick tour and answer any questions before handing you the keys to your new granny annexe.

After that, it’s time for you and your loved ones to embark on this new chapter of your lives together as a family.

The keys to some Ancillary Accommodation in a door

Get In Touch

If you would like to find out more about granny annexes, get in touch with Family Annexe. We have six unique annexe models available, each providing a safe and cost-effective solution to elderly care.

Family Annexe has an efficient seven-step process, designed to make your annexe experience stress-free and enjoyable. This starts with a free, no-obligation consultation!