Building a duplex can be one of the smartest ways to unlock the potential of your property whether you’re looking to create a second income stream, downsize while retaining investment value, or simply make the most of a coastal block. In the Illawarra, where land...
If you’re planning a duplex in NSW, one of the first documents you’ll need to check is the 10.7 Planning Certificate (formerly Section 149). This document outlines the zoning, development controls, and planning rules affecting a property. But here’s where many people get caught out:Most...
The first thing I explain to clients when they come in to see me for a dual occupancy design is that they are no longer homeowners they are developers, at least in council view. Council will require a lot more detail for a dual occupancy and the contributions...