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Duplex Subdivision Sydney, Torrens vs Strata Strategy From the First Sketch

Building two dwellings doesn't automatically give you two titles. If you want to sell or hold the halves separately, subdivision has to be designed in from the first sketch, and the choice between Torrens and strata shapes both the design and the resale value.

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Torrens vs strata, in plain English

Torrens subdivision creates two completely separate land titles, generally the strongest resale outcome because each owner holds their land outright. Strata subdivision divides the building into lots with common property and a body corporate, which can suit sites that can't achieve two Torrens lots. Which is right depends on your site and your goals.

Why it must be planned early

Separate titles aren't a switch you flick after construction. Lot boundaries, the party wall, private open space, access and services all have to be designed to support your chosen subdivision. Decide late and you can lock yourself out of the more valuable Torrens outcome.

The workflow we coordinate

We build subdivision intent into the design from day one and coordinate the surveyor, certifier and, where needed, a town planner, so the approval and the subdivision move together rather than colliding at the end.

Questions about subdivision (torrens/strata)

Torrens is usually preferred because each dwelling owns its land outright with no shared property or body corporate. But not every site can achieve two Torrens lots, strata may be the right answer. We design for your goal from the outset.

Planning to subdivide? Let's set it up from the first sketch.

Send your address, survey or council letter, or just call. We'll give you a preliminary read on what's possible.

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