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So what if the auxiliary unit has no laundry, would one covered + uncovered space be enough?
If an ancillary unit has no laundry, then it is not considered a "dwelling" as a "dwelling" must have 'clothes washing facilities'. Hence, one covered + one uncovered space is enough and this is for the primary dwelling.
However, if you are to add a laundry to the unit it could still be classified as a secondary dwelling as long as it is used by members of the same household. Hence no requirements for extra car spaces, fire separation or extra rates.
The key is understanding the definition of 'household'
An individual or a group of two or more related or unrelated people who reside in the dwelling, with the common intention to live together on a
long-term basis and who make common provision for food or other
essentials for living.
So if an ancillary unit has no laundry then only one covered and one uncovered car space would be required and it could be rented by unrelated party.
Id just have the wachine machine hooked up in the kitchen or bathroom (not formally) as with 70m2 putting a a full laundry would be pushing it
I personally have a former R2000 block (1500sqm) that is now LDR suburban (WIN!!). The existing house is in the middle of the block. So I can do this:
-Subdivide off the front yard to its own 500sqm block, creating a 1000sqm rear block.
-Build a 170sqm house + 70sqm unit on the 500sqm block. Rent both out.
-Build a 100sqm unit on the rear block, rent it separately to the house.
I believe I can do all that for $450k. It should gain me at least $800/wk in extra rent, so a yield of 9.2%. Very nice.
Also are any of my assumptions above wrong? It seems insane that I can put a 3 bedroom house and a 2 bedroom unit on a 500sqm block in 'low density' zone.
Secto, do you know what your precinct is, is it 'large suburban'?
Usually it's the R600 blocks that get zoned 'low density residential' 'suburban' precinct.
Dual Occupancy (auxillary unit) in LDR Suburban:
-There is NO density requirements, so a corner block gains you nothing special.
for aux unit yes (though better access), but for duplex development corner block is ideal. You cant sell aux unit separately but u can sell duplex. Also u r not restricted to 70sqm for duplex.
Where is RetireRich101 when you need him?
I believe all your assumptions are correct if you are Low Density Residential Suburban precinct, Secto.
There is no minimum lot size for an auxiliary unit to be built on a lot.
So yes, looks like you can build those dual occupancy - main dwelling + auxilliary unit (fire rated attached wall) on each 500m lot
does anyone know if the 70sqm granny flat also has bedroom restrictions? Ie can it be a 3 bedroom, ignoring concern on size of rooms or living area?
I personally have a former R2000 block (1500sqm) that is now LDR suburban (WIN!!). The existing house is in the middle of the block. So I can do this:
-Subdivide off the front yard to its own 500sqm block, creating a 1000sqm rear block.
-Build a 170sqm house + 70sqm unit on the 500sqm block. Rent both out.
-Build a 100sqm unit on the rear block, rent it separately to the house.
I believe I can do all that for $450k. It should gain me at least $800/wk in extra rent, so a yield of 9.2%. Very nice.
The only part that I am unsure about is: What would the sale price be? Since each block would have two rental incomes probably making $600/wk each, is it reasonable to believe that each would sell for $450k?
Also are any of my assumptions above wrong? It seems insane that I can put a 3 bedroom house and a 2 bedroom unit on a 500sqm block in 'low density' zone.
I keep wondering if you can subdivide a corner lot 701m+.
No, I'm in Marsden.
Some builders are already selling dual occupancy auxiliary houses on 500m^2 blocks, asking $500,000! Claiming $750/wk combined rent. I think I could put the same thing in my front yard for $250k plus sub divide costs.
You cant put one in the front yard, only side or rear...