Dual Occupancy

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Dual occupancy developments occur when two dwellings are built on a single lot. In the case of a residential zoning, dual occupancy is defined as a purely residential state, an event where, as one common example illustrates, a second home could be built within the lot boundary. Imagine building a 'granny flat' or even a second home in the back yard to be close to an ailing family member. This is only one of several possible configurations the dual occupancy arrangement could take, but to lawfully define the space, the property has to be subdivided.
The duty of the professional survey expert in this scenario is to assess the lot for dual occupancy development opportunities. This means navigating the shores of council regulations and safely tackling the countless challenges that could hobble the project. Neighbours could object to some aspect of the new building being constructed on the residential lot. The town council may also throw up roadblocks, red tape that ties construction work up in confining layers of legalese. Using the services of a dual occupancy professional is the optimal means to employ if you want a fuss-free path to that coveted town council planning permit. The case begins by assessing the property and defining the plots subdivision pros and cons. This way, the eventual report will summarize the suitability of the plot and inform the relevant authorities of its aptness for dual occupancy. This could range from an approval rating for a connected duplex home to an assessment for an entirely separate residential property in the back yard.
Obviously, the construction of this second home and the requisite subdivision process that allows the project to commence will incur construction costs and surveyor-related charges. These charges add up, but what of the second property itself? If it's not being used as a separate domicile for a family member, then it can be occupied by new tenants, thus becoming a second stream of income for the property owner. In this way, a larger than normal back yard could well be considered an invisible nest egg, one that previously provided great rewards as a large garden but is now perfect for delivering new avenue for profit.
Dual occupancy, also known by the concise label, 'Dual Occ,' presents great opportunities, but the homeowner should always engage a professional surveying company to offload the hassle that can come with the procedure. If you're knocking down one oversized home to build two smaller ones or simply building a new home behind the existing dwelling, call in the services of the professionals to solve subdivision woes.

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