iHUS Granny Annexes: Activities For The Grandkids Over the Easter Holidays
The Easter holidays are almost upon us and any parent knows that means one thing; bored kids! There are only so many days they can entertain themselves before you must get creative and crack out some activities. Failing that, pack the kids off to Granny’s for a few days! If you are looking after your […]
Is Your Garden Suitable for a Granny Annexe & How To Find Out
There is a misconception that in order to install a garden granny annexe on your property you need lots of spare land or that you won’t be able to obtain planning permission. This isn’t the case though – the majority of iHUS customers have an average suburban back garden and find the planning process very […]
Modern Granny Annexes
Last week we talked about traditional granny annexes. This week we are trotting back into 21st century living and looking at modern granny annexes. A granny annexe is a fantastic way of enabling family members to live closely together whilst each retaining some independence and privacy. And despite the slang name ‘granny annexe’, they are […]
Traditional Granny Annexes
A traditional granny annexe can increase the value of the existing property, bring independence to a loved one, and is an attractive addition to a family home. But what makes a granny annex traditional? And how do you balance tradition and innovation so you don’t end up with a nasty, old fashioned looking granny annexe? […]
What to Consider Before Building A Granny Annexe
Building a granny annexe can be a huge, life-changing decision. It is not one that should be entered into lightly. You are likely to have a million questions, like ‘do I need planning permission?’, ‘how disruptive will it be?’ and ‘can I finance it?’. Fortunately, all these ‘nitty gritty’ questions can be answered during the […]
How To Talk About Care Options With Your Parents
There reaches a time in most of our lives when it is time to talk to about care options with your parent or parents. It might be that you have noticed one parent becoming less independent, or maybe they are having more little incidents around the home. Whatever your motivation for thinking it is time […]
Modern Kitchen Features To Fit Your Granny Annex
Many of us pore over glossy images of high end, well designed kitchens thinking ‘if only’. But maybe it isn’t entirely unrealistic to get the sleek design and functionality of your dream kitchen. Commissioning a granny annex is an exciting chance to have your kitchen built exactly as you want it. All the iHus granny […]
How Do You Get Utilities to Your Granny Annexe?
Amongst the many questions you have when building a granny annexe is how you sort out the utilities. Things like water and electricity are essential for comfortable living and no granny annexe would be complete without them. This post explains everything you need to know about getting utilities to a granny annexe.
World Book Day: The Best Books for Those Living in a Granny Annexe
Seen as tomorrow is World Book Day, we have put together a list of books that anyone living in a granny annexe will find useful. From gardening to design, we’ve thought of it all! Happy reading. Gardening Books for Granny Annexe Owners If you’re moving into a granny annexe either because you’re retiring or you […]
Entertaining in Your Granny Annexe – 5 Ideas
Downsizing to a granny annexe doesn’t mean you have to give up your social life or the things you enjoy such as having family come over for dinner. Read our latest blog post for tips on entertaining in your granny annexe. Is There Enough Room in a Granny Annexe? One of the initial concerns you […]