how to convert a two storey house to two units with its own title ?

[joe.clayton]

Hi everyone, Is that possible to convert a double storey property to two independent units with separate titles. what kind of renovation and legal procedure require ?

 

[vaughan]

The boundary between the units -- ceiling of lower unit and floor of upper unit -- will need to be fire-rated, which will probably be the most expensive part (and it will be expensive). Water, drain, gas and electricity will need to be separated and metered independently. Separate access, separate parking.

 

[Tano]

Do you need separate meters?
I thought you only needed a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate entry and fire rated. With parking, laundry and separate meters optional

 

[turk]

Planning permission would be your first hurdle.

 

[vaughan]

Do you need separate meters?
I thought you only needed a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate entry and fire rated. With parking, laundry and separate meters optional

Maybe for leasing dual occupancy, but not for separate titles. (I'm assuming torrens not strata.)

 

[westminster]

Hi everyone, Is that possible to convert a double storey property to two independent units with separate titles. what kind of renovation and legal procedure require ?

Yes if density zoning permits it and you get planning approval from council. It is no easy project.