Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Home Builders Lost property? Why not subdivide and prosper Share Tweet Help Currently renting your backyard out to grass and daisies? Why not turn under-utilised into monetised – G.J. Gardner points the ways Subdividing expands your life options – it's that simpleMaybe you’ve thought about subdividing, but put the idea in the too hard basket? Subdividing your existing section and building a new home gives you a range of options. You couldSell the section, pay off your mortgageLive in one house, sell the otherLive in one house, rent the otherSell them bothRent them both and go travelling! Fendalton – medium density dwelling. Ideally placed to profitMany older homes in New Zealand were built on large sites, and the houses were often positioned at one end or corner of the section in order to create a big outdoor space with a huge lawn and gardens. But with today’s busy lifestyles, there comes a time when mowing lawns and trimming hedges gets in the way of doing the things you enjoy most.If your home is on a large section, there’s a good chance you could build a second home on the same site – or relocate your old house and build several new ones.Experienced nationwide homebuilder G.J. Gardner has a great deal of experience working with councils, surveyors, geotechnical engineers and such like, and the company has local knowledge as well so can confidently advise on the subdivision potential of your section.With many houses on large, valuable sites, you may recover the cost of any development plus make a profit when you sell one or both homes. Fendalton – medium density dwelling. So, what exactly does subdividing involve?Subdividing is where land is divided into two or more lots and a separate legal title is established for each of the new sections created. Can my section be subdivided?Whether or not you can subdivide your section depends on a number of factors, but the key one is your local council’s district plan, which sets out rules about subdivision and the standards that need to be met.Other factors are:The size of your propertyCondition of the land – slope, stability or prone to hazards (e.g. flooding, erosion or contamination)Whether new services such as storm water or wastewater drainage is necessary or if existing pipes may need to be upgradedAccessibility to the site, vehicle access, parking and manoeuvringFinancial viability of the project which is influenced by three broad costs: Tui – minor dwelling. Empowered thinkingThese articles/links provide food for thought:Subdividing propertyMinor dwellingsThe Subdivide Guide PDF downloadMedium density plans Kingsland – medium density. If you think this subdividing and prospering might be for you, call G.J. Gardner – the popular homebuilder offers a no obligation Property Development Appraisal to help assess the possibility of subdividing your property. G.J. Gardner will guide you through initial assessment, project design, consenting, construction and post construction. Get started with G.J. Gardner Homes today! Designed by: G.J. Gardner Story by: G.J. Gardner Homes 10 Sep, 2023 New Home Home Builders G.J. Gardner Homes New Home Builders Latest Post Land of plenty 22 Sep, 2024 Explore your Virtual Home with GJ's NZ 08 Sep, 2024 Pure liveability 18 Aug, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Builders Start your new home build or renovation project with confidence by choosing the right home builder for you and your fami... Read More Similar Stories