What are the advantages of choosing a Custom-Built Multi-Generation Homes?
Need space for in-laws, parents, or adult children? Find out how building separate living spaces on the same plot of land is often the best solution for multi-generation households. Explore the advantages of custom-built multi-generation homes.
Keep reading to learn more about custom-built multi-generation homes, including the reasons to consider building a multi-generation home and the steps needed to complete the project.
🤔 What Are Custom-Built Multi-Generation Homes?
You have several options for adding living space to accommodate a multi-generational household. With custom new construction, you build a home from the ground up to suit your specific requirements, such as providing a separate living area for other family members.
The main choices include building separate dwellings on the same plot of land or building a custom two-storey property with separate living spaces. Here is a closer look at both options.
👷 Two-Storey New Multi-Generational Home Construction
Two-storey new home construction offers a way to maximise available space on your land by building vertically. You can retain more of your yard by building a multi-storey home.
For example, you can build a home with a secondary two-bedroom unit with a separate laundry and bathroom.
🔖 Separate Dwellings for Multi-Generational Living
Instead of building a two-storey home, you may decide to construct separate dwellings. With this option, you build individual homes on the same plot of land. One is considered the main dwelling, and the second is the secondary dwelling.
The main dwelling is often larger than the second one and may feature more bedrooms. The secondary property is used for your extended family, tenants, or guests. You may also hear these properties referred to as granny flats or granny annexes.
👪 Advantages of Custom-Built Multi-Generation Homes
The number of multi-generational households in Australia continues to grow. Between 2016 and 2021, the number of households with at least three generations of family living together increased from 275,000 to 335,000.
Why do so many people want to live with their extended family? Here are some of the benefits of a custom-built home to support multiple generations of family:
- Maintain your privacy with separate living areas
- Receive help and provide support
- Accommodate adult children
- Add more space and value to your property
- Meet your needs without relocating
People often joke about the stress of living closely with extended family members. However, studies show that people are often happier in multi-generational houses.
You can receive help, strengthen your family bonds, split the cost of living, and spend more time with the people you love.
✨ Maintain Your Privacy with Separate Living Areas
Whether you choose a secondary dwelling or a two-storey custom-built multi-generational home, having a separate living area gives you more privacy. Your relatives or adult children can stay close to home without constantly invading your space.
You have your own kitchen, dining area, living space, and bathroom instead of needing to share these areas. Maintaining some of your privacy and freedom can decrease the risk of friction and stress from living closely with family members.
✨ Receive Help and Provide Support
People often talk about building granny flats to support their elderly family members. However, older family members can also provide support by helping around the house or covering certain bills or expenses.
A custom-built multi-generation home keeps your parents or in-laws nearby. You can offer help when needed or rely on them for assistance with chores around the house or caring for the children.
✨ Accommodate Adult Children
According to a recent survey, about 13% of Australians move back home with their parents or have children return home. People refer to the younger generation as the “boomerang generation,” as many children return home.
A secondary property may offer a better solution for those with adult children moving back home. You can maintain your sense of freedom and privacy instead of giving up space to your grown children.
💲 Add More Space and Value to Your Property
If you love your home and have enough space, you may want to consider building a secondary dwelling. Adding a custom-built multi-generation home on the same plot of land adds more space and value to your property.
A property’s value is based on various factors, including the home’s overall size. A multi-generational house will include more floor space, which increases its value compared to a standard single-family home.
👍 Meet Your Needs Without Relocating
Creating space for a family member may be a necessity for some families. If you lack space for a separate dwelling, you may consider tearing down and rebuilding the same plot of land. You can construct a new two-storey multi-generational home that meets your specific needs.
Rebuilding saves you from needing to relocate. You can stay in the same neighbourhood. With a custom-built home, you avoid looking for a neighbourhood with all the necessary features, such as convenient work, school, or shopping access.
🏘️ Planning Multi-Generation Home Construction
Planning multigenerational homes and custom construction projects involves a long list of decisions. Without the right help, your new home construction project can quickly become overwhelming. If you are interested in custom-built multi-generation home construction, contact us at Risen Developments.
At Risen Developments, we have over three decades of home construction experience. We have built all types of properties, including two-storey homes with separate living areas for multiple generations of families.
Reach out to us today to start planning your new construction in Gold Coast or the surrounding area. We walk you through each step of the building process. We ensure that you know your options and what to expect from each stage of construction.
Craig Preston, Contract Builder on the Gold Coast
Let’s start the discussion. The next step is to contact Craig, the Master builder and proprietor at Risen Developments.
With over three decades of experience, we can complete your project on time and within budget. We have helped hundreds of homeowners build their dream homes on the Goldie and the surrounding region. Contact us today to start planning your new home!
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.
When choosing Custom-Built Multi-Generation Homes may 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 reach out to us today at 0404 REN OV8.
