--- title: Keep Family Closer With Secondary Dwellings description: As our parents age there is the concern of where they will live out their later years. 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Whilst retirement homes are a possibility, the cost may be a mitigating factor. There also may not be one within a reasonable distance of your residence. Modular homes are an excellent alternative to keeping your loved ones nearby. ![Family walking through fields together](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/2-25.png?width=543&name=2-25.png) **A modular solution** If you live in a farmhouse or on a large property, it is worth considering installing a modular home as an effective solution. A separate dwelling means elderly parents may continue to feel independent and you can feel reassured of their safety. It makes it easier to care for them, whilst letting you both maintain your space and privacy. **A farmhouse for all**  There are also many extra benefits of installing a secondary dwelling. You may have the opportunity to go away on holidays as you have someone to watch over the farm. The elderly relatives can be involved in caring for their grandchildren if they wish or assisting in farm life. It may make them feel purposeful and more connected to the family.  **Invest in a secondary dwelling** There are no hidden costs with a modular build that you might encounter with retirement homes. Indeed, the dwelling could add value to your property. It could be used as a teenager retreat in later years or as a rental for farm workers to live onsite. Whilst Victoria is the only state which does not allow you to lease out a granny flat, as it is a modular build, it could in theory be sold later on if no longer required and moved. Though it is not truly mobile once placed, you could engage Swanbuild to relocate, install and finish it on a new property. 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