1,300+ people submitted on a proposal to simplify granny flat construction in NZ, aiming to improve housing affordability.

1,300+ people submitted on a proposal to simplify granny flat construction in New Zealand, according to RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. The proposal aims to make housing more affordable, as renters spend 40% of their income on housing. The government plans to increase housing supply to reduce costs, including changes to the Building Act and the resource consent system to allow granny flats to be built without a consent.

July 09, 2024
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