In this Family Annexe blog, we aim to explore ways in which you can maximise energy efficiency in granny annexes. The increasing cost of living has and still is affecting many of us massively, unfortunately. With the energy crisis, increased rent, and increased produce prices, it seems pretty hopeless. But there are things you can […]
Multigenerational living, though it’s on the rise in many places, is already common in many countries and cultures. There are many different reasons for multigenerational living – caregiving, financial reasons, convenience, staying close to family. What may start out as a practical reason can end up having emotional and mental benefits on the family members. […]
In your own home, you want to feel as secure and comfortable as possible. That’s no different for someone living in a granny annexe, whether they’re an elderly relative or not. One of the problems many relatives face is caring for their elderly relatives, ensuring that they continue to feel safe and comfortable despite their […]
We’re all guilty of staring off into the abyss and having a one-track mind. And for those of you that have gardens, that one-track thought wondering around your head may have been about a granny annexe. Perhaps wondering whether your garden would comfortably house an annexe and if it was worth something to build one. […]
There are different circumstances that can determine whether or not an annexe is a separate dwelling. The biggest determining factor is the building purpose itself. Most annexes are used as alternative living solutions for elderly parents or other elderly relatives so that they can stay nearby whilst maintaining their independence. They’re close by for help […]
Granny annexes have become hugely popular now for not only the elderly as they age, but for younger people staying at home, too. They’re great for keeping relatives close to home, for providing extra space, or for those struggling to find affordable places to rent. A granny annexe can be the solution to many problems families […]
Annexes are the ideal solution for keeping your elderly relatives close by. When we grow older, our parents and other family members grow older with us and it can be worrying to be away from them. Especially if they’re in the position where needing help is a common occurrence. It doesn’t matter whether they need […]
Over the past ten years, granny annexes have become incredibly popular, with many families building them onto their property grounds to accommodate grown children or elderly relatives. But just in general, too, granny annexes have gained popularity. As well as serving as a permanent residence for an in-need family member, these structures also work to […]
In the past, a ‘granny annexe’ has been known to be used mainly by elderly people so that they could maintain their independence and stay close by. In recent years, though, a more adaptive bunch of homeowners has given the annexe a second life. It’s now been transformed into an answer for economical and emotional […]
One of the six distinctive annexe styles offered by Family Annexe, like The Foxglove, can help you become closer, live nearer, to your loved ones. We personally think that our annexes are the ideal answer for a variety of reasons. Every single design may be changed to suit the client’s requirements. That’s why we’ll provide […]
