House Behind a House Property Development

Providing your existing home is located in such a position that it complies with the residential design codes, or R-Codes as they are often referred to, building a new house behind an existing house is a great way to get into property development.

We will manage the entire subdivision process on your behalf, creating two separate blocks, one for your existing property and one for the new dwelling.

We can also assist with arranging finance for the development, which is often quite straightforward if you already own the land and have built up some equity over the years.

With so much to consider it pays to speak to an expert right from the start. At Vision One Projects we have 25 years of experience in the subdivision process and will ensure we guide you through every step of the way.

Once your zoning is confirmed the first thing to do is ensure your block can actually fit a house behind your existing house. There are a couple of simple rules of thumb to follow, as outlined in the following paragraphs.

Firstly, is there a 3 metre access between the existing house and the side boundary? This ensures you can fit the driveway down to the rear property. If you have rear lane access to your property then you do not need to worry about the 3 metre side access and instead just need to ensure you have 1 metre wide access to allow for a pedestrian entrance to the street front.

The final, and most obvious, question is will your backyard fit another dwelling? To build a house behind a house we suggest pacing out a cricket pitch (roughly 15-20 metres) from the back of your existing home to the rear boundary. If you have this amount of space, it is safe to assume you are going to be able to fit a new property behind your existing home.

If you need help with financing your subdivision we can help you unlock the equity in your backyard. Read more about our ‘Unlock Your Block’ service.