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BUILDING NEWS
Investor opportunities in the backyard WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT relaxing the building guidelines for portable buildings in residential backyards to accommodate so called granny flats, Ranbuild / Bluescope have come up with an innovative range of low cost steel buildings they are calling “Backyard Shacks”. “Backyard Shacks” are aimed at the traditional secondary dwelling market and offers a low entry point for investors or first home buyers. Ranbuild has developed a product that extends and broadens this market through a range of nine floor plans and designs. Designs extend from a 25 sqm Studio through to the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom home away from home in an open style living plan. All designs are fully engineered and offer a variety of roof options including eaves, internal wall layouts and fully drafted floor layouts. Offered in kit form as DIY for the owner builder these homes are designed and manufactured using Australian steel for maximum strength and good looks and are clad in durable Colourbond with a range of colours available. For those who want to buy the finished product, Ranbuild at West Gosford offers a fully fitted out and ready to move in option. Kits in the 60qm range are complying developments with all NSW local councils so approvals can be quick and fuss free. The investment equation Granny flats can add value to your property and at the same time provide a fantastic rental yield depending on what suburb you live.
2 Bedroom Teenage Retreat by Ranbuild As an example a 2-bedroom “Backyard Shack” that would cost fully fitted say $90,000 would earn, in and around Gosford, a rental of about $350 per week. That’s $18,200 per annum which will give you a return of 20% on your investment. Ranbuild is Australia’s market leader in the prefabricated steel shed industry and is fully owned by Bluescope Steel one of Australia’s largest and most respected building companies. Ranbuild specialises in sheds for the commercial, domestic, rural and equine
Backyard Shacks is the latest exciting product range from Ranbuild.
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Ranbuild Directors Graeme Keegan and Ross Marshall markets with a vast range of designs. For more information talk to the team at Ranbuild West Gosford by calling 4322 1313 or visit their website www.backyardshacks.com.au
With nine designs available, from a one bedroom studio up to a four bedroom family weekender, Backyard Shacks are an affordable and versatile space solution. Made from BlueScope Steel, Backyard Shacks are available now from Ranbuild Central Coast, West Gosford.
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Teenage Escape *images for illustration purposes only
Call Ranbuild Central Coast: (02) 4322 1313
or visit: www.backyardshacks.com.au CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JUNE 2014