Are dual occupancy designs the smartest move in today’s market? In this episode of The Development Tank, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about the dual occupancy property strategy, including duplex vs. townhouse developments and why side-by-side dual occs are dominating the Melbourne property scene.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Duplex vs Townhouses
01:05 – Powered by ReadyBuild™
01:43 – Dual Occupancy in 2025
02:40 – Dual Occ Explained
07:07 – Corner Blocks
07:57 – What We Look for in a Perfect Dual Occ Site
11:04 – The Best Areas for Dual Occ Projects in Melbourne
11:56 – Why Dual Occ Is More Efficient Than You Think
19:15 – Council Push Back
24:16 – Suburb Spotlight
25:42 – Outro

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • What qualifies as a dual occupancy and why they’re booming
  • The ideal land sizes and block requirements
  • Why corner blocks and wide frontages are game-changers
  • Our top Melbourne suburbs for dual occupancy in 2025

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