Duplexes
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Are you planning on building a duplex in Vancouver? Here's a brief list of benefits and drawbacks to consider.
What is a Duplex?
A duplex is a single residential property with two dwellings under one roof and a dividing wall between the two living spaces. Each side of the wall is a completely separate home, with its own entrance, parking space, yard and amenities. Usually duplexes are on one title, meaning both halves must be sold together, however, there are times when a duplex can be subdivided into two separate titles and each home sold separately.
What Are the Benefits?
What Are the Drawbacks of Building a Duplex?
As you can see the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks for building a duplex in Vancouver.
If you're considering building a duplex, contact us today to discuss your project.
What is a Duplex?
A duplex is a single residential property with two dwellings under one roof and a dividing wall between the two living spaces. Each side of the wall is a completely separate home, with its own entrance, parking space, yard and amenities. Usually duplexes are on one title, meaning both halves must be sold together, however, there are times when a duplex can be subdivided into two separate titles and each home sold separately.
What Are the Benefits?
- Value added to the property.
- Potential for multi-generational living (family closeness).
- Great option for downsizing for future retirement.
- Potential for rental incomes.
- Ability to stratify and sell one or both units of the duplex as an investment.
- Go through the building process only once while technically building two separate units.
- While not official, there is discussion that the city may allow basement suites in each duplex unit; increasing income potential.
What Are the Drawbacks of Building a Duplex?
- Construction costs of building a duplex generally costs more as there is two of everything IE. services, millwork, countertops, plumbing fixtures, & lighting fixtures etc...
As you can see the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks for building a duplex in Vancouver.
If you're considering building a duplex, contact us today to discuss your project.
Vancouver Laneway Homes
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Have you been driven beyond city limits due to Vancouver’s exorbitant housing costs? Have you considered the idea of a Vancouver laneway home? If your answer is yes, you’ve come to the right place: As a licensed new home builder, JDL Homes offers the option of laneway houses to residents of Vancouver and nearby communities.
Vancouver's Solution to Housing Shortage
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Laneway infill housing offers a workable solution to many of the challenges that come with increased density, as it allows growth while respecting and maintaining the character of Vancouver's neighbourhoods. As many of its single-family homes are located on streets with back lanes, there is plenty of room to create a small, separate home for adult children or grandparents right in the backyard.
The following are some of the many reasons why homeowners in Vancouver are choosing to build laneway homes:
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Laneway House Concept Illustration, City of Vancouver
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For the most up to date information on laneway homes in Vancouver please visit their website, here.
Experienced Laneway Home Builder
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Laneway housing offers a creative solution to the problem of housing affordability in the City of Vancouver. Vancouver laneway house regulations allow you to customize the home's design to your needs and style - from traditional to modern - but require special design considerations for upper storeys, windows, outdoor space and lane-scaping. JDL Homes is proud to include new laneway home construction in our list of experience and services. Just like our custom homes, we build laneway homes based on the available space, your budget, and – most importantly – your unique needs and preferences. What’s more, your laneway house is fully covered by our new home warranty. |
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