Duplex Designs Central Coast

Building a duplex can offer various benefits for homeowners and investors, like generating one or two rental incomes, cost savings, flexibility in living arrangements, increased property value, and lower maintenance costs. In this way, building a duplex can be an excellent investment opportunity providing financial and practical benefits.

Rental income opportunities & savings

The most beneficial aspect of building a duplex is the potential to generate rental income. As a duplex consists of two separate dwellings, the owner can rent out one or both units, providing a steady income stream.

Building a duplex can also be more cost-effective than constructing two separate homes — many construction costs, like foundation and roof expenses, can be shared between the two units.

Finally, a well-built and well-maintained duplex can increase the overall value of the property. This can be beneficial if you decide to sell the property later on.

Ideal for narrow blocks

Building a duplex on a narrow block can be a good option as long as the design is planned carefully and considers the unique challenges of a narrow block. Our experienced duplex designers will work with the natural slope and dimensions of the land to build two spacious homes and maximise your rental return, delivering natural light and privacy in the process.

Perfect for multigenerational families

Duplexes are an outstanding option for multigenerational families who want to live close together. Dual occupancy dwellings provide separate living spaces to help maintain privacy and independence while still allowing for close proximity — plus, duplexes can be designed to be more accessible for older family members with mobility issues, with features like ground-level access, wider doorways and accessible bedrooms.

Using ArchiCAD's 3D building design software, we can create duplex designs on the Central Coast that are innovative and highly visual. With ArchiCAD, we can develop 3D renders and walkthroughs of the final design before construction, allowing us to edit textures, colours, materials, finishes and more to your exact specifications.

Communication and collaboration are at the forefront of our design process. Contact us today for an interactive and innovative duplex design experience on the Central Coast. We place a high value on responsiveness and communication and will be in touch as soon as possible.

• Does my duplex have to have a shared wall?
  
  Yes. In a duplex, the two units share one common central wall, despite being two separate dwellings.
  
  

• Will my duplex have a garage?
  
  So long as the dimensions of the block permit, yes! We can add an attached garage to the design if this is a must-have item for your new home or investment property. Our duplex designers can work with the dimensions of the land to make this a reality or provide innovative solutions and alternatives based on the challenges of the block.
  
  

• Can you refer me to a builder?
  
  Of course. With over 20 years of experience on the Central Coast, we can refer you to reliable builders in the area alongside a range of other experienced building professionals. We only refer the best!
  

• How soon can we start?
  
  At Sorensen Design & Planning, we offer same-day quotations to start the design process as soon as possible. It all starts with a consultation so our team can understand your design requirements, preferences and ideas, then start on initial concept designs.