Dual occupancies can now be approved as a complying development providing they meet certain standards. Blocks must be at least 400 square metres, or the minimum lot size according to council, whichever is greater. Blocks must be at least 12 metres wide. Alux has designs to suit both your land size and your budget. Our flexible custom duplex designs suite varying block sizes and narrow blocks can be transformed with clever double storey designs.
DUPLEXES
DUPLEXES CAN DOUBLE YOUR HOME’S POTENTIAL!
Duplex living has many great advantages and is fast becoming an affordable entry into home ownership. Available land is in short supply so it’s worth considering investing in a duplex home as a way of maximising your return on investment.
Alux Homes’ expertise in designing custom Duplex homes means that right from the start you are partnering with professionals. Our objective is to create the ideal duplex house design to suit both your land size and your budget. Our flexible custom duplex designs suite varying block sizes and narrow blocks can be transformed with clever double storey designs.
SO WHAT IS DUPLEX?
A duplex is a residential building that has two dwellings on a single block of land. The two dwellings share a common dividing wall that splits the building into two separate homes. Each duplex acts as a totally separate home with its own amenities, entrance and yard. The two duplexes can be on a single title, which would mean you would have to sell both homes together.
GREAT FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSE
If you subdivide your duplex into two different titles, which is the preferred option for investors, you’re free to sell them individually as single duplexes or keep them and refinance them. This method will also achieve a much higher valuation for equity creation as building a duplex on a block of land instantly increases its value
WHAT ARE THE OTHER ADVANTAGE FOR DUPLEX HOMES?
Duplexes make it an ideal option for your extended family members, or if you are looking to generate some extra rental income. Many investors are tempted by the intrinsic value of getting two homes for the price of one. They are often viewed as wise investment properties since you can essentially live in one unit while renting out the other.
CUSTOME BUILD WITH ALUX HOMES
Using our custom build, on your lot options, you’ll personally enjoy Alux Homes’ legendary craftsmanship. The flexibility to customise your floor plan, countless options, and a wide variety of interior and exterior
finishes means we deliver your project on time and on budget. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible so we take care of all the permits, regulations and council requirements.
finishes means we deliver your project on time and on budget. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible so we take care of all the permits, regulations and council requirements.
FAQs
How Much Land Do I Need to Build A Duplex?
The minimum site requirements for the block must be either 400 square metres or the minimum lot size required by council, whichever is greater.
Do Duplexes Go Up In Value?
Duplexes are usually valued for a higher resale price compared to traditional homes with a granny flat since potential buyers are essentially getting the benefits of two separate homes with their own kitchen, bathrooms, entrance/s and utilities. Duplexes also provide the highest short-term return (Instant Equity).
Is Building A Duplex A Good Investment?
Duplexes are a good real estate investment– some of the best in the market. You have different options for rental strategies and can get access to low down payment investment property loans. Gain capital Growth and Tax benefits.
Do I Need to Subdivide To Build A Duplex?
Duplexes generally require large, wide or dual-frontage blocks, and appropriate zoning to subdivide the property into two separate lots. Subdivision of a property isn’t straightforward so speak with Alux Homes as a first step.
If you subdivide your duplex into two different titles, which is the preferred option for investors, you’re free to sell them individually as single units or keep them and refinance them. This method will also achieve a much higher valuation for equity creation as building a duplex on a block of land instantly increases its value. Many investors are tempted by the intrinsic value of getting two homes for the price of one.
How Important is the Wall that Divides Both Duplexes?
Because it is shared it is very important to ensure that it is exceptionally durable and soundproof. You do not want to hear what you neighbour is doing.
