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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

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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.

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...
Melville

Three striking, modern units

Development Type: Triplex Lot Area: 911m2 Built on a 911m2 R30/40 block, the triplex features single level units, each with three bedrooms,...
Warwick

Duplex in The Vines

Development Type: Duplex (Side by Side) Zoning: R20 Lot Area: 1023m2 Housing Type: Two single storey grouped dwellings Subdividable, 1,000sqm blocks are a rare and highly...
Kardinya Duplex Design by Summit Developments
Kardinya

Duplex development dream in Kardinya

Development Type: Grouped Dwellings – Duplex Zoning: R25 Block size: 747m2 Housing: Two single storey, 4×2 homes with theatre rooms...
Bayswater

Front Strata in Bayswater

Development Type: Front strata Zoning: R17.5 / 25 Lot Area: 300m2 Housing Type: 3 x 2 with under croft garage Download Working Drawings Corner...

Developments journal

Check out our helpful tips to guide you through your development journey.

Units in Coogee by Summit Developments
Developments

How to Subdivide your Property

Planning a subdivision project? Subdividing land is a popular avenue for land development in Western Australia, but it can be…

Developments

Value is in the land; how do investors maximise their subdivision in 2023?

After three years of record growth, Perth remains the most affordable capital city in Australia to buy property in.

Developments

Decoding R-Codes

If you’re looking to capitalise on the profit potential of your land by subdividing, it won’t be long before you…

Developments

First steps to consider when developing a front or rear strata

If you’re like many Perth homeowners, you’ve probably been eyeing off a piece of land and thought about how to…

Developments

Benefits of building a front or rear strata

Unlocking the wealth potential within your existing property is a popular move among many Perth homeowners. Zoning changes are enabling…

Developments

Subdivision explained

Subdivisions and strata developments are popular avenues for property development. At Summit, we have helped numerous WA families and individuals…

Developments

Q&A on Development Yield

If you’re looking to invest in property, it’s important to understand what development yield is and how it works, to…

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