Canberra - buying half of duplex block

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  1. Cimbom

    Cimbom Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone have any thoughts on buying dual occupancy blocks and what to consider? I spoke to a builder and was told I'd need to get permission from the owner of the house on the back half of the block to separate services before they'd build there. I can't see why they would refuse this. Can I just ask them directly or do I need to go through a lawyer? Are there any other things to consider with this type of a block? It'd just be for a single detached house
     
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    Cimbom, 9th Oct, 2019
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    need some more information,
    are both houses on 1 title ?
    or is it strata title ?
    maybe a diagram would help.
     
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  3. Cimbom

    Cimbom Well-Known Member

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    It is a type b unit title. I think it’s a weird Canberra thing. There is a house on the back half of the block and the front is empty.
     
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