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Unit Developments & KDR — Scale Your Portfolio Direct
Multi-unit developments and knock-down-rebuilds at builder-direct pricing. Scale your portfolio faster with BBD coordinating every step of the development process.
5–10%+
Multi-Unit Gross Yield
Scale Your Portfolio: Multiple Dwellings, One Builder-Direct Deal
Unit developments and knock-down-rebuilds represent the next step for investors ready to accelerate portfolio growth. Rather than building one dwelling per site, you maximise the land's potential by developing 2–6 dwellings — and collecting multiple rental incomes from a single purchase and development cycle. When the numbers work, this is one of the most capital-efficient strategies available to Australian property investors.
Knock-down-rebuild (KDR) is particularly powerful in established suburbs where land value has outstripped the value of existing improvements. By demolishing an outdated dwelling and rebuilding two or more modern units, investors can simultaneously reset the asset's depreciation schedule, significantly increase rental income, and create equity through the development uplift. BBD's KDR specialist builders manage the demolition, design, permits, and construction as a seamless process.
The BBD advantage on developments is significant. Major development projects have historically been accessible only through expensive developer channels — with margins of 20–30% baked into the price. BBD connects experienced investors directly with vetted multi-unit builders. You pay builder-direct pricing, retain full control, and keep the development margin for yourself. Our team coordinates the entire process: site assessment, DA support, builder matching, construction oversight, and handover.
Why Choose This
Key Benefits
Portfolio Scaling
One site, multiple dwellings. Developments compress your cost-per-unit and accelerate portfolio growth.
Multi-Unit Returns
Collect rent from 2–6 dwellings on a single title — dramatically lifting your income per dollar invested.
KDR Specialist Builders
Knock-down-rebuild requires specialist experience. BBD's network includes dedicated KDR builders across all major states.
Development Approval Support
BBD and our builder partners navigate council DA requirements, overlays, and planning constraints — so you don't have to.
Builder-Direct Savings
Multi-unit builds through BBD cut out the developer middleman entirely — keeping more $$$ on construction costs.
End-to-End Management
From site assessment to handover, BBD coordinates the entire development process with vetted multi-unit builders.
How BBD Helps You
Multi-Unit Builder Access
BBD's network includes multi-unit specialists — from duplex builders to 6-unit townhouse developers. You deal with them directly at builder-direct pricing, not developer pricing.
DA & Planning Support
Development approval is the biggest risk in any project. BBD's team and builder partners have navigated hundreds of DAs — we assess feasibility and steer you through the planning process.
End-to-End Coordination
Site assessment, builder match, DA lodgement support, construction oversight, subdivision, and handover — BBD coordinates the full development pipeline so you don't have to manage multiple parties.
Investment Snapshot
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
Brief
Share your site (or target area), unit count, budget, and exit strategy. BBD assesses development feasibility and planning constraints.
Match
We match you with a vetted multi-unit builder. You meet directly, review designs, and agree on a fixed-price development contract.
Build
BBD coordinates DA support, construction oversight, and handover. Subdivision and strata titling managed in parallel for efficiency.
Typical Outcome
4-Unit KDR Townhouse Development — Western Sydney
A BBD client purchased a tired 3-bedroom home in Western Sydney's middle ring. Through BBD's KDR specialist builder network, they designed and built 4 two-bedroom townhouses on the site at $1.42M all-in (land + demolition + construction). The same project through a developer channel was quoted at $1.75M — a $330,000 premium. Two townhouses were sold at completion, fully recycling the capital invested. Two were retained as income-producing assets delivering $820 pw combined gross rent and a 9.2% gross yield on the retained equity.
$330,000
Saved vs Developer
4
Units Developed
9.2%
Yield on Retained Units
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