In a free 20-minute Double-Up Opportunity Call, we’ll review the property you already own to identify whether a secondary dwelling, granny flat or subdivision pathway may be worth investigating, then give you clear written next steps before you spend money.
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REINSW memberReal Estate Institute of NSWEvery Double-Up Opportunity Call comes with these, at no cost and no obligation.
An initial review of block size, access, zoning and key site indicators that may affect the property’s Double-Up potential.
An indicative review of the property’s current value and the possible rental income from an additional dwelling.
A personalised written summary covering the opportunity, possible constraints and the next professional checks to consider.
An optional discussion about available equity, finance questions and whether a finance referral may help.
Any values, costs, rental estimates and potential outcomes are indicative only. Final outcomes depend on detailed site investigations, professional advice, planning requirements, formal quotations, valuation and finance approval.
We’ll help clarify your finance, deposit and equity pathways.
We’ll explain the land, frontage, zoning and development indicators to check before committing.
Start with a strategic property review so you understand what may be worth investigating before paying for detailed reports or quotes.
Assess your property, create additional value, increase income and equity, then use the upside.
Review the land, access and initial planning indicators.
Explore a secondary dwelling, duplex, unit block or another suitable pathway.
Plan the improvement that best suits the property.
Understand how the improvement may increase income and property value.
Subject to valuation and finance approval, access the improved equity position.
Use the stronger position toward your next property move.
Property outcomes, planning approvals, construction costs, rental income, valuations and borrowing capacity vary. Any strategy is subject to due diligence, professional advice and finance approval.
Complete the short form with your property address, goals and preferred timeframe.
We review the property’s initial Double-Up indicators, discuss your goals and explain what may be worth investigating.
You receive a written Double-Up Opportunity Assessment outlining the opportunity, constraints and practical next actions.
You leave with a written summary of what appears possible, the key constraints and the next professional checks to consider.
The call is designed to give you clarity. You can decide whether to take the next step with Presence after reviewing the assessment.
This is an initial opportunity assessment, not formal planning or development advice. We use third-party property and planning tools also used by builders and town planners and referenced during planning and application processes. Any formal advice or approval must come from the relevant qualified professionals and authorities.
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A Double-Up opportunity is not limited to a standard detached house. Depending on the site, planning controls and property configuration, the opportunity may involve a secondary dwelling, duplex, unit block, renovation or another value-add pathway. Land size is important, but frontage, access, zoning, services and other site constraints also need to be considered.
No. The initial assessment provides an early indication of the property’s potential and the main constraints that may require further investigation. We use third-party property and planning tools also used by builders and town planners and referenced during planning and application processes. Formal advice and approval must come from the relevant qualified professionals and authorities.
No. The call helps you understand whether there may be an opportunity and which pathway may be worth investigating. We may discuss indicative price ranges for the type of improvement being considered. If you and the property qualify, we can connect you with the appropriate specialists for detailed advice and formal quotations.
No, sharing your financial position is optional. However, it can help us understand whether available equity, deposit, borrowing capacity or finance structure may affect the strategy. This allows us to provide more relevant initial guidance.
You will leave with greater clarity about the strongest ways to unlock value and opportunity from the property you already own. Even if the Double-Up strategy is not suitable, we can explain other pathways worth considering and guide you toward the appropriate next step.
A builder will generally focus on construction, while a real estate agent may focus on the property’s current sale or rental value. This assessment considers the broader strategy, including site potential, possible additional income, current value, potential equity upside, initial planning indicators and the next professional checks required. Our guidance is also informed by more than 5,000 property transactions across the region.
A Presence team member will contact you to arrange the initial 20-minute call. We will discuss your property, goals and timeframe, review the main opportunity indicators and provide a written Double-Up Opportunity summary outlining the next steps worth considering.
This page is for owners assessing a property they already own. If you want help finding and purchasing your next property, visit our Buyer Advocacy Double-Up page.
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