Guides & Resources
Straight, plain-English guides to granny flats and modular homes in Queensland — what they cost, the council rules, delivery, off-grid solar, and the questions buyers ask most.
Local · Rockhampton
Class 1A homes built for the Central Queensland climate — delivered across Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Gladstone and Emerald.
Read the guide →Pricing
A transparent breakdown — the Forge 12 from $149,000, plus the site costs every modular buyer should budget for.
See the costs →Law & council
Since 2022 you can rent a Queensland granny flat to anyone. What changed, what approvals you still need, and the size limits.
Read the rules →Solar · Off-grid
Solar-ready as standard, with an optional solar and battery package to run the Forge 12 off-grid on remote CQ blocks.
Explore off-grid →Questions
Cost, council approval, Class 1A vs a caravan, renting, delivery and Shou Sugi Ban — the questions buyers ask most.
Read the FAQ →Trust
NCC Class 1A, AS/NZS 3000 electrical, AS/NZS 3500 plumbing, AS 3740 waterproofing — every standard, explained.
See certifications →Terminology
Four terms, four different meanings — what actually separates them, and why the label matters less than the certification.
Clear it up →Certification
What the classification actually requires, who's allowed to certify it, and how to check a claim is real.
Read the guide →Finance
Equity, construction loans, personal loans and cash — and why certification is what makes finance possible at all.
See your options →Materials
The centuries-old Japanese fire-charring technique behind our cladding, and why it suits Queensland's climate.
Read the guide →Australia-Wide
State-wide fast-track schemes vs council-by-council assessment — how each Australian state's system actually works.
Compare states →Comparison
An honest comparison of timeline, price certainty and customisation — not a sales pitch against traditional builders.
Compare the two →Ready to talk specifics?
See the Forge 12 on display in outer Rockhampton, or send your site details for an itemised estimate.