Hello everyone,
we are currently planning our house. We already have a 700sqm (8,000 sq ft) plot. According to the development plan, the plot may be developed with either a single-family house or a duplex with a maximum of two residential units. So far, we have planned two identical semi-detached houses, each with a ground floor, first floor, and an attic converted for living space. This would amount to about 170sqm (1,830 sq ft) of living space per unit. We intend to live in one half and rent out the other. According to the development plan, subdividing the plot is not allowed (minimum plot size).
These are the framework conditions. Recently, I had an idea and would like to know if it’s feasible or if I’m on the wrong track:
As mentioned, a maximum of two residential units are permitted. But can anyone forbid me from renting one residential unit to multiple tenants? My idea is to design the floor plan of the other semi-detached unit in such a way that it can be used either as a complete classic semi-detached house or as separate residential units (e.g., a 3-room apartment on the ground floor, a 3-room apartment on the first floor, and a 1.5-room apartment in the attic) for occupancy or rental.
I am hoping for the following advantages:
- Reduced risk of rental loss by having three tenants instead of one
- Adult children could eventually move into one of the smaller apartments
- When the children move out, my wife and I could move into a small apartment ourselves
We have already worked through the floor plan, and this is absolutely possible. We also have a solution for shared utilities (electricity, heating, etc.). I am only unsure about the development plan regulations. I understand you can’t give legal advice, but I would appreciate a brief assessment from you. Could the authorities cause problems with this? Of course, that would mean maybe 4 mailboxes and 4 doorbells on the house as well.
So, what do you think?
A – Sure! That can be done. You are building two semi-detached houses. How many people you rent to is your business. The important thing is that only two residential units are recognized at the building inspection.
B – No way! The authorities are not naive. Even if everything goes well at the building inspection, it will eventually come to light and cause trouble.
Best regards and thanks in advance!
P.S.: Two parking spaces are required per residential unit. We can accommodate four parking spaces.
we are currently planning our house. We already have a 700sqm (8,000 sq ft) plot. According to the development plan, the plot may be developed with either a single-family house or a duplex with a maximum of two residential units. So far, we have planned two identical semi-detached houses, each with a ground floor, first floor, and an attic converted for living space. This would amount to about 170sqm (1,830 sq ft) of living space per unit. We intend to live in one half and rent out the other. According to the development plan, subdividing the plot is not allowed (minimum plot size).
These are the framework conditions. Recently, I had an idea and would like to know if it’s feasible or if I’m on the wrong track:
As mentioned, a maximum of two residential units are permitted. But can anyone forbid me from renting one residential unit to multiple tenants? My idea is to design the floor plan of the other semi-detached unit in such a way that it can be used either as a complete classic semi-detached house or as separate residential units (e.g., a 3-room apartment on the ground floor, a 3-room apartment on the first floor, and a 1.5-room apartment in the attic) for occupancy or rental.
I am hoping for the following advantages:
- Reduced risk of rental loss by having three tenants instead of one
- Adult children could eventually move into one of the smaller apartments
- When the children move out, my wife and I could move into a small apartment ourselves
We have already worked through the floor plan, and this is absolutely possible. We also have a solution for shared utilities (electricity, heating, etc.). I am only unsure about the development plan regulations. I understand you can’t give legal advice, but I would appreciate a brief assessment from you. Could the authorities cause problems with this? Of course, that would mean maybe 4 mailboxes and 4 doorbells on the house as well.
So, what do you think?
A – Sure! That can be done. You are building two semi-detached houses. How many people you rent to is your business. The important thing is that only two residential units are recognized at the building inspection.
B – No way! The authorities are not naive. Even if everything goes well at the building inspection, it will eventually come to light and cause trouble.
Best regards and thanks in advance!
P.S.: Two parking spaces are required per residential unit. We can accommodate four parking spaces.
Tolentino schrieb:
You can probably rent it out to a shared flat.Of course, that’s possible, but it would only have one doorbell, one meter, etc. The billing is then handled internally within the shared flat, which follows simpler rules than if you were a landlord of separate apartments.
Sure!
But everything except moving into a smaller apartment yourself (although by then the zoning plan might also be adjusted) would still be conceivable, provided you find people willing to live there in a shared flat.
Besides students and other young people who might prefer to live in the city, there are also others who simply don’t want to live alone.
But yes, it is definitely more limited.
In general, it must also be mentioned here that renting out even three apartments is still not a sensible investment and is not suitable as a financing bonus at all. So, in the end, I would rather build a house that fits your needs now and at most pay attention to the positioning and floor plan so that it might be possible to add another house later if the children really want to. Of course, you don’t know that today either. Maybe they will move to Australia.
But everything except moving into a smaller apartment yourself (although by then the zoning plan might also be adjusted) would still be conceivable, provided you find people willing to live there in a shared flat.
Besides students and other young people who might prefer to live in the city, there are also others who simply don’t want to live alone.
But yes, it is definitely more limited.
In general, it must also be mentioned here that renting out even three apartments is still not a sensible investment and is not suitable as a financing bonus at all. So, in the end, I would rather build a house that fits your needs now and at most pay attention to the positioning and floor plan so that it might be possible to add another house later if the children really want to. Of course, you don’t know that today either. Maybe they will move to Australia.
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