Granny Flat, Rooming House and NDIS Housing

Granny Flat

Can’t subdivide your property? Why not create Dual Income by adding a Granny Flat.
Yes ! We receive such enquiries almost every day under the current economic environment and challenges in the construction section in Victoria.

In Melbourne, adding a granny flat or a secondary small dwelling could serve as an excellent method to create dual income through rental yields.

Recent changes in regulations have simplified the process of renting out such accommodation facilities, even to individuals who are not family members in urban regions.

If your property cannot be subdivided, why not explore this avenue which may

✓ Greatly enhance your income

✓ Help in offsetting mortgage payments

✓ Delivering a worthwhile investment return

✓ Increase property value

✓ Flexibility of accommodation for family members and or visitors

However, there are many factors you need to consider including but not limited to Zoning, Permits, Size, Space, Council requirements, Separate Service Meters, Building cost etc.

Call us now on 1300 767 893 to start planning your future today!

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Rooming House

The ability to utilize your land for a rooming house is contingent upon various factors, such as local zoning laws, planning permits, and compliance with specific criteria for rooming houses. Typically, rooming houses are permitted in multiple zones, although a permit may be necessary, particularly if they surpass certain size or resident thresholds.

Why Rooming house becomes popular investment choice in Melbourne ?

✓ High Rental Returns ( 8% ~ 12% or higher)

✓ Lower Vacancy Risk

✓ Capital Appreciation

✓ Land Tax Exemption

✓ Sustained Cash Flow

✓ Investment Diversification

What’s required ?

1. Zoning Regulations:
Permitted in certain zones: Rooming houses are allowed (with or without a permit) in zones such as the General Residential Zone, Mixed Use Zone, Residential Growth Zone, and Township Zone in Victoria. Permit required in others: In certain zones, a planning permit may be required for a rooming house, especially if it entails modifications to the building or land.

What’s required ?

1. Zoning Regulations:
Permitted in certain zones: Rooming houses are allowed (with or without a permit) in zones such as the General Residential Zone, Mixed Use Zone, Residential Growth Zone, and Township Zone in Victoria. Permit required in others: In certain zones, a planning permit may be required for a rooming house, especially if it entails modifications to the building or land.

2. Permit Requirements:
No permit needed in some instances: In Victoria, a permit is not necessary for a rooming house if it contains no more than 9 bedrooms, the bedrooms are accessible only from within the building, the total floor area of all buildings does not exceed 300 square meters, and it offers shared entry and common areas, as stated by HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.

Permit needed otherwise: Should your proposed rooming house exceed these parameters or fail to meet other stipulations, a planning permit will likely be required.

3. Other Requirements:
Building permits, Registration, Licensing and Minimum Standards.

Call us now on 1300 767 893 to find out more and we will assess, provide you with permit and design and put you to the right experts and builders.

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NDIS Housing

TWhy NDIS ?
✓ High and Consistent Rental Yields (8% – 15%p.a.)
✓ Long-Term Tenancy
✓ Land Tax Exemption (in certain instances)
✓ Government Support and Guarantee
✓ Positive Social Contribution:
✓ Increasing Demand

Indeed, your land has the potential to be utilized for NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) purposes However, it must fulfill certain criteria. To employ your land for SDA, you are required to be a registered NDIS provider, register the dwelling with the NDIS, and ensure compliance with stringent design and building standards.

1. SDA Requirements:

Registered NDIS Provider, Dwelling Enrollment and NDIS Compliance.

2. Land Suitability:

Size and Location: A relatively flat residential block of at least 400 square meters with a minimum 12.5m frontage is generally advisable, and it should be in proximity to essential amenities such as supermarkets and medical facilities.

Building Plans: If you are contemplating the construction of an SDA property, it is prudent to have your site plans evaluated by SDA builders to confirm the land’s suitability.

3. Important Considerations:

➢ Ongoing Compliance
➢ Design Standard Certification

You can potentially utilize your land for SDA, but it necessitates meticulous planning, registration as a provider, and strict compliance with NDIS requirements.

Call us now on 1300 767 893 to find out more and we will put you to the right experts in this sector.