Dual Occupancy Design Services in Melbourne
Unlock the full potential of your property with expert dual occupancy design tailored to Melbourne’s inner-suburbs. At Barnes & Matina, we specialise in helping everyday people create wealth through strategic, buildable design. Whether you’re a first-time developer or a homeowner looking to maximise your land, our team delivers clear guidance, custom plans, and development-ready documentation that saves time, reduces cost, and increases returns.
Why Choose Dual Occupancy Development?
Dual occupancy developments involve building two dwellings on a single lot. For Mum-and-Dad investors and downsizers, this strategy offers:
Equity uplift and strong capital growth
Multiple income streams from one site
An affordable entry into property development
Long-term flexibility: live in one, sell or rent the other
With demand for quality homes rising and land in the inner-west becoming more valuable, now is the ideal time to explore this opportunity.
Why Choose Dual Occupancy Development?
Dual occupancy developments involve building two dwellings on a single lot. For Mum-and-Dad investors and downsizers, this strategy offers:
Equity uplift and strong capital growth
Multiple income streams from one site
An affordable entry into property development
Long-term flexibility: live in one, sell or rent the other
With demand for quality homes rising and land in the inner-west becoming more valuable, now is the ideal time to explore this opportunity.
What You Get with Our Dual Occupancy Design Service
We don’t just draw plans — we create investment outcomes. Our service includes:
Site-specific feasibility assessment and land analysis
Strategic design for dual occupancy or duplex configurations
Navigation of council overlays and planning requirements
Concept sketches and finalised design drawings
Builder-friendly, cost-effective layouts
Town planning application assistance
Build-ready documentation, including working drawings
Optional builder introductions and pre-costing
Everything we deliver is tailored to your goals and your site — no copy-paste plans, no wasted opportunities
Suburbs We Specialise In
We design across Melbourne’s most in-demand dual occupancy locations:
Inner-West
Williamstown
Historic overlays and premium blocks ideal for rear or side-by-side developments.
Altona & Altona North
Strong rental demand and larger lots perfect for detached dual occupancy builds.
Spotswood
Strong development demand being close proximity to the CBD, has larger lots perfect for dual occupancy builds.
Yarraville
Highly sought after location holding high standards for liveability and convenience.
Glenroy
Zoning changes and affordability make this a hotspot for new developers.
Frankston
Lifestyle appeal and flexible planning mean dual occupancy is thriving here.
Brighton & Hampton
Premium end buyers and downsizers seek turnkey dual occupancy homes in these suburbs.
Why Mum-and-Dad Developers Trust Barnes & Matina
Unlike large design firms, we provide personalised service focused on your financial goals. As VBA-registered building designers, we blend practical construction knowledge with creative, resale-focused design.
We know local councils and how to streamline approvals.
We understand buildability, so your design doesn’t get rejected by builders.
We educate you through the process so you feel confident at every step.
Whether you want to build wealth, support your family, or plan for retirement — we make it happen with aligned design.
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Ready to Get Started?
If you’re considering a dual occupancy or townhouse development, let Barnes & Matina be your guide. We’re committed to transforming your vision into reality, ensuring that your development project not only meets but surpasses your aspirations.
Call us today on +61 0410 624 921 or shoot us a message below.
