Short answer: No.

Just because 70sqm is the maximum under the new granny flat rules, it doesn’t mean that’s the sweet spot.

Here’s why we don’t build them that big:

1. It becomes difficult to manufacture

A 70sqm home would need to be very wide.

That creates:

• Movement challenges inside the factory
• Tight access through our yard
• More risk during handling

We build at scale. Standardisation keeps quality high and costs controlled.

2. It gets very heavy

More size means more weight.

That leads to:

• Bigger trucks
• Heavier transport equipment
• Cranes required for lifting
• Significantly higher freight costs

Transport is one of the biggest variables in prefab housing. Once cranes enter the equation, costs jump fast.

3. It becomes expensive

Add up:

• Extra materials
• Larger engineering requirements
• Bigger transport logistics

You quickly move away from “affordable” and into a very different price bracket.

That’s not the space we operate in.

4. Most backyards wouldn’t suit it

A 70sqm standalone dwelling is large.

In reality:

• Many sites wouldn’t have the space
• Access would be tight
• Manoeuvring into position would be difficult

We’ve delivered more backyard homes than anyone else in New Zealand. We know what fits. And what doesn’t.

The maximum size under the law is 70sqm.

That doesn’t mean it’s practical, affordable, or sensible.

We focus on smart design, efficient footprints, and homes that actually work on real Kiwi sections.