Guides
Plain-English guides to extending, FSR and dual occupancy — the same thinking we bring to every project.
Land First
Cost
What it really costs in Sydney — and what drives the price.
Feasibility
Zoning, land size and when dual occupancy stacks up.
Value Pathways
Second Storey
When a second storey makes sense, and when the land or approval pathway says no.
Extension + Granny Flat
Compare family space, rental potential and backyard usability before committing to plans.
Duplex / Dual Occ
Understand frontage, lot size, zoning and market fundamentals before testing dual occupancy.
2026 Planning Context
NSW land values reached $3.09 trillion at 1 July 2025, based on more than 66,000 property sales analysed by the Valuer General.
Source: NSW Valuer General.
NSW Low and Mid-Rise standards use 450sqm minimum lot size, 12m minimum width and 0.65:1 FSR for dual occupancies in eligible areas, subject to zoning, site constraints, local controls and applicable planning provisions.
Source: NSW Planning.
Cotality reported Sydney dwelling values fell 0.9% in May 2026, making feasibility and approval certainty more important before major capital spend.
Source: Cotality HVI June 2026.