Duplexes or semi-detached homes are a common option for a new home in Calgary. This housing option has become an affordable and interesting investment option for many homebuyers. If you are planning on investing in a duplex, consider the possibility of building a duplex custom home, and the advantages of building a custom home vs. buying an existing home. Usually, a duplex custom home shares an existing wall with a neighbor. For this reason, duplexes tend to look similar. If you choose to build a custom home, that means that each side of your duplex home can have unique characteristics, and it can be adapted to the needs of each of the families that will be living there. If you are building your duplex as an investment property, you can add amenities to make each side unique and attractive for your future homebuyers. With an experienced infill builder like Sunset Homes, you can have guidance through your home customization and create an outstanding design for your modern home.
Options You Have When Building a Duplex
A duplex custom home is considered multi-family housing and provides you with a couple of opportunities and advantages. A significant advantage of duplexes is that you don't have to pay condo fees, as you only pay your mortgage and taxes. An excellent way to define your budget for a duplex with your Calgary custom home builder is setting the intention of building your home. You can build your duplex custom home to rent both units, sell both units, sell or rent a unit and live in the other unit, and finally, build a duplex home with and living in both units. Duplexes have become an excellent way for families to live together while maintaining their independence. For example, if you have someone in your family that needs assistance, this can be an excellent housing option.
Advantages of Custom Building a Duplex
There are plenty of benefits of choosing to custom build a duplex in Calgary. Duplexes or semi-attached homes require smaller lots than detached homes, which provides you the opportunity to reduce your housing carbon footprint. At Sunset Homes we care about green building, and we incorporate as many techniques as possible to make your home efficient and environmentally friendly. Building a custom duplex can provide other advantages in the overall cost of your home, reduce expenses, and maintenance costs as well.
Duplex Custom Home for a First-Time Buyer
Duplexes can be the best option for a first-time home buyer as they are an affordable housing option and an excellent investment opportunity. A duplex can have a similar number of rooms to a single home, meaning it can still have the right size for a big family, but it will be built on a smaller lot, saving costs to the homebuyer.
A Homeowner's Perspective
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Too Long Didn’t Read (TLDR)
Semi-detached infill homes or duplex homes in Calgary are an affordable option for first-time home buyers. They offer many advantages regarding the cost of your building project and the environment, and they are an excellent solution for families to live near and maintain their independence.
