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Build to Rent vs Build to Sell: Which Strategy Works Best for Townhouses?

By MJS Team | August 5, 2026

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. […]

How to Profit from a Multi-Townhouse Development: A Beginner’s Guide

By MJS Team | July 29, 2026

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 […]

Townhouse Development Feasibility: How to Run the Numbers Before You Build

By MJS Team | July 22, 2026

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 […]

What the NCC 2026 Changes Mean for Your Townhouse Build Cost

By MJS Team | July 15, 2026

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 […]

Townhouse DA vs CDC Approval: Which Path Is Right for Your Project?

By MJS Team | July 8, 2026

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 […]

Buying Land to Build a Townhouse: What to Look For Before You Commit

By MJS Team | July 1, 2026

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 […]

Can I Subdivide My Block and Build a Townhouse? What You Need to Know

By MJS Team | June 24, 2026

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 […]

Single Storey vs Double Storey Townhouses: A Cost and Liveability Comparison for Buyers

By MJS Team | June 17, 2026

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 […]

Narrow Block? How to Maximise a Townhouse Design on a Small Lot

By MJS Team | June 10, 2026

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 […]

Townhouse Floor Plans: What Works Best for Australian Blocks?

By MJS Team | June 3, 2026

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 […]

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