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Jacaranda modular home by Sunshine Tiny Houses

Mitch Croft ·

Foundations for Modular Homes: What Sits Under Your Sunshine Tiny Houses Build

Screw piles or concrete bored piers? How modular home foundations work on the Sunshine Coast, from soil testing to set-down day.

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Jacaranda modular home exterior by Sunshine Tiny Houses

Mitch Croft ·

The Rise of Modern Modular: Why a Granny Flat is the Ultimate Property Upgrade

Modular granny flats are now the go-to for Sunshine Coast homeowners wanting permanent, high-quality additions to their property.

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Jacaranda modular home — secondary dwelling by Sunshine Tiny Houses

Mitch Croft ·

Noosa Council Abolishes $7,000 Infrastructure Charge for Secondary Dwellings — Here's What That Means for You

From 1 July 2025, Noosa Shire Council scrapped the ~$7,000 infrastructure charge on new secondary dwellings — what it means for granny flat builds.

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