There are many places where we might settle down and call home. Big or small, our living space should offer us all of the basic necessities and some degree of comfort as well as privacy. Big city life often means living in an apartment, which certainly has some perks like location, but at the expense of space to unwind and relax.
For a single man or woman or perhaps a couple, an apartment might be fun and appealing, even if limiting at times. Dual occupancy homes, on the other hand, are perfectly suitable for small families, people with pets, or simply anyone who wants a little more privacy and living space.
Are dual occupancy homes better than apartments for living? We certainly think so, and here are a few reasons why they may appeal to you:
More Space, More Freedom
Naturally, the first big benefit of a dual occupancy home when compared to an apartment is space and freedom. Generally, apartments are quite small. The average nationwide size is approximately 130 m², whilst the average size of a new home is approximately 230 m². For studio apartments and smaller units such as 1-bedroom flats, the former figure can be significantly smaller, especially in urban centres such as Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane CBDs.
Dual occupancy homes, while often a little smaller than a typical new home (due to the land being subdivided), often feel and are noticeably more spacious because they commonly have a separate little garden space and are not constrained to the same limits as an apartment.
A Little More Privacy
A typical apartment doesn’t have any buffer at all between residents apart from walls, so privacy is often limited. The sound of the lift, residents passing through the corridor, or neighbours peering through your windows can make you feel like privacy is quite a luxury indeed.
In a dual occupancy home, it’s common to have both properties either separated with a privacy partition wall (like a townhouse) or have both homes completely separate. Moreover, garden space allows residents to have privacy fences, shrubs and hedgerows, and other features to increase privacy.
Outdoor Garden Space
Another big advantage of dual occupancy homes is that there is a little garden space, private, where you can lounge on a cosy afternoon or evening, let your dog roam about for some healthy exercise, or to have a little BBQ party if you so please.
Apartments have no such luxury, and a communal garden space is the best you can get. Your balcony can be a nice little retreat, but a balcony is not exactly the same as having your feet on the green grass below you, having a little vegetable or herb garden to tend to, and space for your pets to play.
Better Long-Term Value
Of course this depends on many factors, but quite often you’ll find that dual occupancy homes offer better long-term value both in terms of financial return on investment but also in other ways, i.e. having your own little private home and all of the enjoyment that brings.
Kerb Appeal and Resale Value
Dual occupancy homes are quite trendy and will likely remain so, given the current housing market in Australia and the strong demand for more density but without sacrificing on privacy and aesthetic appeal.
With an experienced dual occupancy home developer, you can enjoy beautiful architectural designs for your dual occupancy home, maximise resale value by tapping into a lucrative market, and live in one of your units if you so please.
Trevor Homes
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a property investor, consider a dual occupancy home with Trevor Homes.
