Build to Rent vs Build to Sell: Which Strategy Works Best for Townhouses?
Townhouse development in Melbourne has changed gears over the past few years. Higher interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and rising construction costs have forced many developers to rethink their approach. Some continue building townhouses for immediate sale. Others are holding completed projects as rental assets for long-term income. At MJS Construction Group, we’ve worked with […]
How to Profit from a Multi-Townhouse Development: A Beginner’s Guide
Multi-townhouse developments have become one of the most practical ways for Melbourne investors to grow wealth through property. We have seen everyday homeowners in suburbs like Bentleigh East, Cheltenham, and Carnegie transform a single ageing house into a profitable development that creates rental income, long-term equity, or a strong resale return. That said, townhouse development […]
Townhouse Development Feasibility: How to Run the Numbers Before You Build
The most expensive mistake in townhouse development usually happens before construction starts. It happens when someone buys the wrong block. Or trusts rough numbers scribbled on the back of a coffee receipt. Or assumes council will approve four townhouses because the neighbour built four five years ago. At MJS Construction Group, we’ve seen developers lose […]
What the NCC 2026 Changes Mean for Your Townhouse Build Cost
Building a townhouse in Melbourne has never been a simple exercise. Between council overlays, rising construction costs, planning delays, and changing energy rules, plenty of developers already feel like they are trying to hit a moving target. Now, the upcoming NCC 2026 changes are adding another layer to the equation. From May 2026, new townhouse […]
Townhouse DA vs CDC Approval: Which Path Is Right for Your Project?
Building townhouses in New South Wales can be rewarding, but choosing the wrong approval pathway can quickly turn a solid project into a drawn-out headache. We have seen developers lose six months chasing a fast approval that was never realistic for their site. On the other hand, we have also seen compliant townhouse projects move […]
Buying Land to Build a Townhouse: What to Look For Before You Commit
Building a townhouse can be a smart way to enter the property market, create rental income, or unlock the value of a block you already own. Still, buying the wrong site can turn an exciting project into a money pit faster than you can say “variation claim”. At MJS Construction Group, we have spent more […]
Can I Subdivide My Block and Build a Townhouse? What You Need to Know
Building a townhouse behind an existing home used to be something you mostly saw in inner Melbourne suburbs. These days, it is happening right across Bayside and the south-east. We see it in Bentleigh East, Cheltenham, Hampton, Glen Iris and even quieter residential pockets where large backyards are slowly giving way to modern dual occupancy […]
Single Storey vs Double Storey Townhouses: A Cost and Liveability Comparison for Buyers
For many Melbourne buyers, the townhouse market sits in the sweet spot between apartment living and a freestanding home. You get more space, better privacy, and often a smaller maintenance burden without the price tag of a large suburban block. Still, one question comes up on almost every townhouse project we discuss with clients: should […]
Narrow Block? How to Maximise a Townhouse Design on a Small Lot
Across Melbourne’s established suburbs, narrow blocks are becoming part of the new normal. In areas like Bentleigh East, Hampton, Glen Iris, and Cheltenham, many older properties are being subdivided into compact townhouse sites as buyers prioritise location over backyard size. We see it every week. A family buys a block under 12.5 metres wide and […]
Townhouse Floor Plans: What Works Best for Australian Blocks?
Building townhouses in Melbourne is rarely a copy-and-paste exercise. One block slopes hard toward the rear. Another has a narrow frontage squeezed between older brick homes. Then you get the corner allotment that looks simple until overshadowing rules enter the conversation. After more than three decades working across Bentleigh East, Hampton, Cheltenham, Caulfield, and the […]
