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You should know the rules for your Secondary Residence in Canberra

It has come to my attention that a lot of people in the building industry [...]

Disability Rules for Secondary Residences in Canberra ACT

Many people are interested in putting a secondary residence onto their property. Some people want [...]

What to Expect During a Site Inspection for Secondary Residences

Building a secondary residence requires the builders to meet you on-site for inspection. You may [...]

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Part 1- What makes a Pod Sustainable?

How you can build more sustainably In today’s eco-conscious world...

Part 2- What makes a Pod Sustainable?

After energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable building materials, see the final 3 sustainability suggestions [...]

RZ1 Rule changes in Territory plan

The new Territory Plan updates are creating excitement over the ACT. What can you build [...]

Why a Secondary Residence is a Great Investment for Your Rental Property

With soaring property prices and high interest rates, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to find profitable [...]

Questions to ask your builder

Choosing the right builder and asking the right questions can guide you in finding out [...]

Building on a rural block

there are certain questions and things you should know about the block to see what [...]

Real Estate Prices in Canberra

While Canberra is still a relatively small city, it has seen significant growth over the [...]

Picking the right products

Picking the right products for your home is very important, it’s important because the right [...]

important information to know

Steel Frames Vs Timber Frames

Timber frames and steel frames are two of the most popular options, but which is [...]

The potential investment yields for granny flats

With the rise in popularity of granny flats, more and more investors are keen to [...]

Why build a Granny flat in the current market?

If you’re considering building a granny flat in Canberra, here are some things to keep [...]

Build or Buy?

Building a secondary residence OR buying something new to solve your needs…

Best Building Materials for Energy-efficient Home

When building a home, whether it be a primary residence, secondary residence or granny flat, [...]

Kit & Modular Homes vs. Built-On-Site

So, you’re looking into building your secondary home in your backyard and realized that there [...]

Pros and Cons of Granny Flats in Australia

Like all things, there are Pros and Cons for having a secondary residence. Here are [...]

Why Attend an Open Pod

Whether you are buying a secondary residence or planning to have one in the future, [...]

Helping to solve ‘aging in place’ in Canberra

As we get older the tough questions we don’t want to ask are swept under [...]

Working from home? A Pod is perfect!

There are two opinions when it comes to working from home. Some think that you [...]

How we at The Pod are handling Covid-19

As we all follow the latest news and updates about COVID-19, we think about the [...]

What is a secondary residence?

Secondary Residence: What you need to learn about the modern granny flat Are you looking [...]

Costs and finance

Making rental income from a secondary residence

Investor? This one is for you. How much can you really make renting our a [...]

How Much Will A Granny Flat Cost Me?

Cost of Granny Flats Canberra How much will a granny flat cost me? You might [...]

Why Granny Flats are a Good Investment

Are you considering getting an investment? Are you thinking of renting out a property to [...]

Home Loan Requirements for a Secondary Residence

Thinking of financing your secondary residence with a Home Loan? A common way to finance [...]

Design related

Top 5 Design Elements We Love in Secondary Residences.

Small house design is the next big thing. Check out our top 5 design elements [...]

Which is the best design for your granny flat?

An important part of researching for a granny flat is the design that will best [...]

Maximize Storage in Your Granny Flat

A small, cozy space is the perfect feeling many of us want for our home. [...]

Smaller homes = A happier life

Living in a smaller home means you can afford nicer quality products and fittings in [...]

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Secondary Residence Vs. Apartment

I have lived in Canberra for 53 years since I was 6 years old and [...]

PRESS RELEASE

Introducing “The Pod Canberra” (by VRD Developments) Multifunctional designer Pod solutions tailored to the needs [...]

Why Attend an Open Pod

Whether you are buying a secondary residence or planning to have one in the future, [...]

NSW Secondary Residences Rules and Regulations

Are you in NSW and want to build a secondary residence or granny flat in [...]

We are finalists in the 2020 Master Builders Awards

Finalists? We are proud to announce the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Chifley Pod project is [...]

Launching the new MINI Pod

Many people have been asking for a pool house option, a Airbnb solution or an [...]

Can Secondary Residences be Built for the Disabled?

A home is one of the paramount locations that give meaning and shape to a [...]

Canberra Granny Flats and Secondary Residence Builder

Get an insight and first look at ‘behind the scenes’ of our latest Granny Flat [...]

Millennials Buying Granny Flats Rather than Apartments

Young and hungry, passion to drive and succeed. Life is more and more travel, nomad, [...]

Affordable Housing for elderly Canberrans

The Pod Canberra is helping to solve ‘aging in place’ in Australia Reaching a senior [...]

What is a secondary residence?

Secondary Residence: What you need to learn about the modern granny flat Are you looking [...]

Pod open in Belconnen

We are very excited to announce that The Pod Canberra Belconnen display is now built. [...]

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