Two homes in one: a savvy investment opportunity

With home loan commitments to investors on the rise¹, global franchise builder G.J. Gardner Homes is offering prospective investors an efficient entry into this lucrative market segment through its range of modern duplex designs.

Duplex homes – two homes on one block that share a common dividing wall – offer the benefits of being both the owners residence as well as an investment home, or alternatively two income generating investments.

G.J. Gardner Homes CEO Trent Gardner said duplex homes offered a unique approach to property investing for everyday Australians.

“The dual-living capability of duplex homes provides an alternative approach to investing, with the possibility of living in one dwelling, whilst renting out the other to generate passive income to go towards mortgage repayments,” Mr Gardner said.

“Unlike subletting a room, a duplex home allows the investor to earn rental income without encroaching on the personal space or privacy of either the tenant or the landlord.

“Alternatively, there is also the option to explore using the investment property to receive two streams of rental income – with two homes on the one lot, duplex homes are a high-growth and high-yield investment, often appreciating at a faster rate than single family homes and offering long term-capital gains.”

Property search site, realestate.com.au, reported search terms ‘dual living’ (most popular) and ‘duplex’ (fourth most popular) experienced growth in popularity in the year to December 2023 – reflecting a piqued market interest in this housing style².

The G.J. Gardner Homes dual living series showcases 11 base homes featuring three recently updated facades and floorplans to provide modern and practical solutions for Australians exploring investment property options and avoid mortgage stress among investment property owners.

The range offers flexible design options, from mirrored designs to dual occupancy options with front and rear dwellings.

“No matter the needs or wants of each individual buyer, with our range of pre-drawn facades and floorplans, and the option to fully shape a home to your individual requirements, investors as well as owner-occupiers are able to find a dual living design that suits them,” Mr Gardner said.

“Thanks to the possibility to earn passive income by renting out one or both of the homes, or the option to use one home to house extended family, elderly relatives, or adult children, how these homes are purposed is completely adaptable to the needs of each family.

“This housing solution has long been praised for its cost efficiency and practicality, features that are needed by homeowners now more than ever.”

To find out more about G.J. Gardner Homes’ duplex designs, visit https://www.gjgardner.com.au/dual-living-home-designs/

References

1: Lending to investors continues to rise | Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au)

2: What buyers want: The most sought-after property features – realestate.com.au