A separate living space for a senior relative, whether referred to as a granny pod, flat or annexe, is all the rage. A recent Aviva How We Live study has revealed that 10% of those surveyed are currently living with older family members, and would consider adding to their household if necessary. And, the same survey also revealed that 5% of UK households already have an annexe, such as a garage or basement conversion, or a separate outbuilding, available to provide the necessary accommodation. What’s more, a further 7% of householders say they have plans to develop this type of space for relatives, proving just how popular multi-generational living has become.
‘The pandemic changed how we live and work in our homes,’ says Sarah Cull, senior associate director at the Salisbury branch of estate agent Strutt & Parker (). ‘Annexes are proving increasingly popular, as they create a home with the ultimate flexibility.’ This set up
