What Are the Advantages of a Custom Designed Duplex

What are the advantages of Building a Custom Designed Duplex

Duplexes are becoming a more popular option in Gold Coast as people look to make more use of the available land. Whether building on empty land or knocking down and starting over, you must choose between a project-designed or custom-designed duplex.

A custom project offers several distinct advantages, including incorporating unique requests and special features. Here is a closer look at why choose a custom-designed duplex on the Gold Coast.

 

Keep reading to explore the benefits of custom dual occupancy properties compared to project-designed construction.

🤔 Project-Designed vs. Custom Designed Projects

The homes are often constructed from a limited selection of floorplans and designs. Companies sometimes purchase large tracts of land to erect new subdivisions. Dozens of new homes featuring half a dozen designs may be built and sold.

A custom contractor completes construction projects based on each client’s specific needs. Instead of building multiple homes with similar designs, the contractor works with the client to personalise and customise the layout and blueprints.

With a custom-designed project, you can customise the design to fit your and your family’s needs. This leads to many advantages over choosing a home from a volume builder:

• Personalised floorplans
• Features that match your lifestyle
• Timeless designs for longer occupancy
• Greater attention to detail
• Original homes with one-of-a-kind designs
• Retain more control over important decisions
• Eliminate restrictions when it comes to the design

Dual occupancy residences, and duplexes, include two families’ living spaces. Each unit has a separate living area, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The units are essentially separate homes separated by a wall.

These types of homes have grown in popularity as landowners look to make better use of their available land. Whether you live in one of the units or rent them out, you are likely to save on living costs compared to building two separate properties.

According to the 2021 census, there are over 10.8 million private dwellings in Australia. About 30% of the population rents a residence, and 31% own their home outright. A side-by-side home allows you to rent out the other half and generate a profit.

Many also use dual-unit homes or secondary dwellings for family members, such as aging parents or adult children. You can keep those that you love closer to home. Creating a house connected by a wall may make more sense in areas with limited vacant land, such as Gold Coast.

Working with a custom builder can help bring out the best features of a dual occupancy home. A custom project allows you to enjoy the following benefits.

🤔 Personalised Floorplans

A custom contractor can create a personalised floor plan based on your requirements. Volume builders complete project-designed builds based on a limited variety of floorplans. Clients may have just a few variations of several different blueprints to choose from.

With a custom job, you can make changes to the floor plans. This may include changing the overall layout of the house or the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

A custom project is also likely to be necessary when planning a duplex. Most project-based designs are built as single-family residences instead of dual occupancy homes.

A personalised floor plan can include the details that matter most to you. For example, you may want wider hallways or a master bedroom with access to the living area or a balcony. A custom home contractor can also offer advice to ensure that the floor plan works well based on your specific needs or concerns.

🤔 Features for Your Lifestyle

A project-designed home is less likely to include unique, lifestyle-focused features, such as a reading nook or wine cellar. A custom design allows you to incorporate elements that match your lifestyle. These features are much less common in run-of-the-mill project-designed properties.

Custom features appeal to a smaller portion of the market, making them less attractive to volume builders who want to sell newly constructed homes quickly. With a custom home, you can include just about anything you can imagine.

Certain features can decrease the appeal of a home to potential buyers. However, if you plan on staying in the same place for years, you should focus more on your comfort.

🤔 Timeless Designs

On average, Australians stay in one house for about 7.5 years before moving. A custom build allows you to include the features that matter most to you, which increases your chances of staying put for longer. You gain a timeless design that you can continue to enjoy for a lifetime instead of moving in less than a decade.

With a project-designed home, you receive a cookie-cutter design that appeals to many homeowners. Instead of a custom layout, your home follows several design plans. Without a personalised design, you may gradually outgrow your living space.

A custom home with side-by-side living areas may be your last home. It will already include everything that you want in a home. The chances of finding another house with the same features are slim.

🤔 Greater Attention to Detail

Custom projects receive a greater level of attention to detail. Instead of following the same few designs over and over, the builder is working with an original floor plan based on your needs. Builders need to pay attention to minor details to ensure that a custom build continues to meet specific building standards and requirements.

Paying attention to the littlest details decreases the risk of defects in workmanship. Builders are less likely to need to correct mistakes made during the construction process.

Volume builders build a large number of homes, limiting their ability to notice every minor issue. They may occasionally overlook details that result in defects that impact the quality of construction.

For example, a poorly built home may be more prone to foundation issues, water damage, or cracks in the drywall. Working with an experienced builder to create a custom new home can help you avoid these risks.

A custom home is built to stand the test of time. It can last longer. You may even pass it down through the generations.

🤔 One-of-a-Kind Designs

A custom project ensures that your new dual occupancy home is genuinely original. No other home will include the exact same layout and features.

A pre-made house plan does not reflect your personality. It is made to fit the needs of a wide range of people instead of being built to your specifications. If you want a home you can call your own, you need a custom design.

A volume builder may create 20 or so homes in a newly developed neighbourhood. Each home may look slightly different. However, upon closer inspection, the houses often include the same features with a few variations in the layout. This is not the case with a custom project. You get to make it your own.

🤔 Retain Greater Control

A project-designed home limits your choices. The lack of freedom means that your new home may not include the most desired features. A custom construction project is your best option if you want to avoid this problem. Ultimately, a custom project gives you greater control over the home construction process.

A custom-designed side-by-side development lets you personalise the layout and include unique design options not often included in a standard home. You can make your new home better fit your personality and lifestyle.

🤔 Eliminate Design Restrictions

A premade design includes major restrictions. You cannot always choose custom fixtures, materials, and room sizes. The footprint of the home may also limit your options. You may not be able to convert the design to make the house a duplex easily.

A custom home contains fewer restrictions. You can include the changes that you want. The only limits are your imagination and budget.

🤔 How to Choose the Right Custom-Design Builder

Choosing a builder is one of the first and most essential steps in constructing a new custom-designed duplex. You want to select a builder that can meet your specific needs.

Building a dual occupancy home is a major undertaking. It helps to work with contractors who have completed similar projects.

At Risen Developments, we have over three decades of experience in home construction. We added the development of dual occupancy properties to our areas of specialisation in 2007. We know how to customise plans to suit our clients’ needs better. You can rest easy knowing that your new property is in good hands. Allow us to design and build your dream property. Contact us for a free design consultation.

Let’s start the discussion. The next step is to contact Craig, the Master builder and proprietor at Risen Developments.

Risen Developments will provide a stress-free experience. Our no-nonsense building process has helped make us the preferred choice for many Custom home builds, Renovations and Knock-down rebuild clientele, bringing their ideas into reality.

Building a custom-designed Duplex can be ideal for families looking to pool their resources and help with their extended family.
Please don’t delay, and let’s chat soon! Risen, your local Building and construction company on the Gold Coast, is only a click or call away, so please contact us today at 0404 REN OV8.