Can the two dwellings remain on one title?
Yes. Both a secondary residence and a dual occupancy may comprise two dwellings on a single block and remain under one title. A secondary residence cannot be separately subdivided or unit titled and must remain on the same title as the principal dwelling. A dual occupancy may be eligible for separate unit titling, subject to meeting the applicable ACT planning and subdivision requirements.
Yes. Both a secondary residence and a dual occupancy can have two dwellings on the same block and remain on one title.
The main difference is whether separate titling is permitted:
- A secondary residence must remain associated with the primary dwelling and cannot be separately subdivided or unit titled.
- A dual occupancy can also remain on one title, but separate unit titling may be possible if the development meets the applicable ACT planning and subdivision requirements.
So, if you simply want two dwellings on the same title, both arrangements may allow this. If you want the dwellings to have separate titles so they can be separately owned or sold, the development would need to qualify for separate titling rather than being approved as a secondary residence.
Reference: Territory Plan 2023 (NI2023-540) - Territory Plan 2023 | Notifiable instruments
Link on the answer: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/2023-540/Current
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