With DualOcc by Metricon, you’ll work alongside our DualOcc development specialists to get the most out of your land. We’ll partner with you to understand your development objectives and find the best solution for your block – whether it’s two or more homes. Our team’s wealth of knowledge in this highly specialised area of home building means you’ll have a safe pair of hands helping you realise your goals.
Step into our new DualOcc Open Home in Bentleigh, featuring the stunning Paragon 43 and Genesis 33 with a bespoke façade. DualOcc by Metricon offers sleek, spacious, and modern designs that are truly exceptional. Available via walk-ins on Wednesday from 12pm until 2pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11am until 3pm and via appointment on all other days.
We’re not just selling you a duplex – we’re teaming up to get the best result possible for your block.
You can relax while we take care of the hard work – permits, regulations and council requirements.
Customise your floorplan to suit your objectives. We know what future buyers, owner occupiers, and tenants want when it comes to living spaces, bedrooms, ensuites, and more.
You’ll benefit from the knowledge of our team, whose primary goal is maximising your return on investment.
If you’re interested to learn how you can maximise the potential of your block, get in touch with the DualOcc by Metricon team for a site appraisal.
Watch our eight-part series – the DualOcc Diaries – to get a better understanding of the DualOcc process. Each episode follows real Metricon customers Shane and Bridget on their 3rd DualOcc by Metricon development.
Metricon has built thousands of homes for Australians since 1976. We understand that when you’re on your new build journey you want to feel secure and build with confidence. This is why we provide a lifetime structural guarantee on many of our homes. We have complete confidence in our completed homes, so you will too.
Considering a DualOcc project? Dive into our comprehensive DualOcc guidebook, covering everything you need to know about the building processes involved.
Property development can be daunting – but we are here for you. If you have any questions about building a DualOcc home, enquire today, and we’ll get you in touch with a development specialist.
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Dual occupancy homes in Melbourne are properties that have two or more homes on the one block of land. A dual occupancy home can be a side-by-side duplex home design with a shared wall, or they can be multiple different units on the one block. A dual occupancy design can be a great option if you’re looking to maximise your investment and trying to get the most out of your land purchase, or if you’re building for the first time. Metricon Homes has been working with Australian families to build their dream homes for more than 45 years. And our dual occupancy developments are the next stage in this new-home evolution. Home designs range in size from 19 square metres up to 31, and offer modern floorplans, living areas, open spaces, and sophisticated features and fixtures.
When you choose a dual occupancy or duplex home with Metricon, we partner with you to provide everything you need to get the job done, from working out which of our contemporary house designs can suit your block, through to the final lockup stage. It’s a partnership built on trust, experience and a team committed to helping you achieve your custom home goals. At Metricon, we approach every build journey with detail and care, and with your goals firmly in mind. Our Development Consultants understand the value of high-quality dual occupancy homes in Melbourne, and the importance of helping you develop yours exactly the way you want it. When you choose a dual occupancy design with Metricon, you’re getting more than just modern design and floorplans. You’re also benefitting from our:
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From your first visit with our Development Consultants to the time we hand you the keys, we make the dual occupancy design and construction process as simple as it can be. When you choose to build with Metricon, you’ll have access to our range of leading suppliers and internal specialists. All our Development Consultants are focused on listening to what you want, and delivering. Metricon Consultants will guide with you through everything, from design, through the planning permit stage, and even after construction. Our process includes:
Take a look at the entire process in our Dual Occ Diaries video series or watch a recent customer story. Every one is different when it comes to landscaping, so we’ll leave that to you. But we can recommend companies if you wish.
The main difference between a dual occupancy home and a duplex home is a shared wall. While both names are often interchanged, the technical difference is a duplex is two homes that share a wall. Dual occupancy homes are often defined as multiple freestanding homes on the one block of land. Both can be separate or shared titles (you can subdivide), which adds extra flexibility to your investment. And with Metricon’s contemporary designs, both dual occupancy and duplex properties are great value and functional for all kinds of renters and buyers. Duplex homes and dual occupancy homes can have different definitions in different states, so it’s important to understand what you can.
Answering these kinds of questions is where our specialists come into their own. Talk to us at the very start of your building journey and we’ll talk you through the options straight away, and which plans suit your land, your investment, and your property goals.
When it comes to price, dual occupancy is not a one-size fits all solution. Each block of land is unique, council planning laws can differ from area to area, and the costs of delivering services can vary. But overall, dual occupancy homes can be a smart investment if done right. And Metricon’s experience can help put you on that track. As property and rental prices rise, dual occupancy homes can be attractive to families and tenants. And being a new build means you may be able to charge a higher rent than other properties in the neighbourhood. The potential of multiple rents on the same property can also be attractive to those looking to invest. Dual occupancy developments are not the only Metricon home designs that can work out well for investors. We have a range of other options in Melbourne, including:
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