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Guide to backyard investments

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Thinking of subdividing and building a rear or front strata home?

This is a great way to add value to your land, with the option of either selling the home once you’ve built it or leasing it out for a rental income to supplement your lifestyle. There is a long list of important topics to cover when considering if a strata development is right for you and it cam seem overwhelming.

We’ve put together a beginner’s guide to backyard investments to help simplify everything for you and help you decide what the right option is.

Rear strata design in Bayswater, Perth by Summit Developments

Your Free Guide to Backyard Investments

Get an understanding of what’s involved with backyard investments – rear or front strata, subdividing and how to make the most of your property.

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Case Studies

The Summit Developments Team share experience in excess of 60 years and have worked on every kind of development project you can think of. Benefit from their portfolio of work and read case studies of projects which Summit has undertaken.

Rivervale

Summit Developments: Rivervale | Townhouses

Project Overview Zoning: R20 / 40 Lot Area: 1,042 sqm Housing Type: Three larger townhouses This project was designed as...
Hilbert

Summit Developments: Hilbert | Fully Framed Townhouses

Development Type: Townhouses – Grouped Dwellings Lot Area: 860sqm Construction Timeframe: 8 months Build Type: Fully Framed Construction Project Overview Located in the south-eastern suburb of Hilbert,...
Dianella

Summit Developments: Dianella | Single-Story Duplex Development

Development Type: Single-Storey Duplex Zoning: R30 Lot Area: 681m² Project Background A repeat client of Senior Development Consultant Ewan McConnell...
West Leederville

Summit Developments: West Perth | Townhouses

Development Type: Townhouses Grouped Dwellings Zoning: Residential Scheme plan LPS2 Lot Area: 2,173sqm   Project Overview Led by Senior Development Consultant Adrian...
Bayswater

Summit Developments: Bayswater | Single Storey Strata

Development Type: Residential Subdivision Zoning: R30 Lot Area: 4,136sqm Housing Type: Single Storey Strata Project Overview Led by Senior Development...
Nedlands

Summit Developments: Nedlands | Townhouses

Development Type: Medium-scale, infill-built form development Zoning: R60 Lot Area: circa 1,800m2 Housing Type: Townhouses Project Overview Summit Developments partnered...
Margaret River

Summit Developments: Margaret River | Units & Grouped Housing

Development Type: Units Zoning: R40 and R30/R40 Lot Area: 2366m2 and 1276m2 Housing Type: Single-storey strata Development Project Overview Summit...
Bicton

Summit Developments | Bicton: Rear Strata

Rear Strata Development in Bicton by Summit Developments: Case Study Development Type: Rear Strata Zoning: R20 Lot Area: 479 m2 Housing Type:...
Warwick

Triplex in Warwick

Development Type: Grouped Dwellings – Triplex Zoning: R20/ R40 Lot Area: 714m2 Housing Type: Three single storey grouped dwellings This...
Coogee

Grouped housing in Coogee

Development Type: Grouped Dwellings Zoning: R30 Lot Area: 1368 m2 Housing Type: Four single-storey grouped dwellings Timing can be everything when it comes...
Belmont

Duplex in Belmont

Development Type: Grouped Dwellings Zoning: R20/40 Lot Area: 797m2 Housing Type: Two single storey grouped dwellings (duplex) Some development sites are lucky enough to...
Kallaroo

Investment dream in Kallaroo

Clients: Nicola and Paul  Development Type: Duplex Zoning: R20 / R40 Lot Area: 690m2 Housing Type: Subdivided two green title houses. A single storey...

Developments journal

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WA’s R-Codes Reforms: What They Mean for Development Potential

WA’s Planning and Lands Minister John Carey has announced sweeping proposed reforms to the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) — the…

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WINNER: 2025 HIA Professional Major Builder

Summit Homes Group is proud to have been named the 2025 HIA Professional Major Builder for Western Australia, marking our sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious industry award.

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Understanding WA Residential Design Codes (R-Codes): A Cheat Sheet for Developers in Perth

What are R-Codes in Western Australia? The Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) are a set of planning and design standards used…

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Perth Property Development in 2026: Strategy Now Defines Success

Perth’s property market in 2026 is no longer driven by momentum alone. It is shaped by structural supply constraints, sustained…

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Why Fully Framed Construction Is the Future in Perth — and How Summit Developments Is Leading the Way

At Summit Developments, we’re dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality housing that matches Perth’s changing needs. Our recent completion of 7…

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Building Wealth with Your Block of Land You’ve Owned for 10+ Years

If you’ve held onto a block of land in Perth for 10 years or more, there’s a good chance you’re…

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What the Proposed LPS 24 Means for Your Property: Proposed Zoning and Density Changes in the City of Gosnells

The City of Gosnells Draft Local Planning Strategy (LPS 24) outlines how land across the city could be used and developed…

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WINNER: 2024 MBA WA Project Builder of the Year

Summit Homes Group has received the Project Builder of the Year Award from the MBA in Western Australia for the third time! A testament to the team’s dedication to excellence in the home building industry.

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