You bring the site (your home). We bring the development expertise, approvals, construction management and financing solutions. Together we redevelop into a duplex and split the outcome according to the JV agreement. Often we retain one side of the duplex as our fee; you keep the other or share proceeds if you prefer a sale.

We handle everything that’s normally a headache:

• Prepare and lodge the Development Application (DA) or CDC (Complying Development Certificate)
• Commission surveys, engineering, geotech and BASIX reports where required
• Manage council liaison and responding to requests

Expect permit timelines to vary by council — we’ll give a project-specific estimate in discovery

Options depend on your current mortgage status:

• If you have a mortgage: we can arrange construction finance (a construction loan) and often manage the loan process. In many projects we cover holding costs or interest during construction subject to the JV terms.
• If you own it outright: we can use the property equity to fund the build or secure construction finance against the property.
• If you need extra injection: you can bring co-investors or top-up capital; we can advise on typical minimums.

All financing terms are agreed up-front in the JV documentation.

We run the build end-to-end:

• Tender and select local builders (we pick teams with proven track records for that suburb)
• Manage contracts, progress claims and quality control
• Insurances (contract works, public liability) and regulatory compliance are arranged by the project manager
• Monthly progress updates and budget reporting for JV partners

When the duplex is finished you can:

• Keep one side, sell the other — common for homeowner JVs who want to upsize or downsize and unlock equity
• Sell both and split profits if you want a full cash exit
• Rent one or both for passive income (we can advise on property management)

Exit strategy and split of proceeds are defined in the JV agreement from day one.

Typically we take our fee as one side of the duplex (or an equivalent share in value). This aligns incentives: we focus on design, quality and timing so the final prices reflect premium resale.

A realistic end-to-end guide:

• Feasibility & due diligence: 2–6 weeks
• DA/CDC preparation & approvals: 8–24 weeks (depends on council & scope)
• Construction: 9–12 months (site & build dependent)

Typical total: 12–18 months

• We handle approvals, finance and build — you remain largely hands-off.
• Local, tested builder networks — we match the team to the suburb.
• Clear, written JV terms up-front — no surprises.
• Option to use equity (if owned) — minimising cash outlay for homeowners.