Knowledge Base
Guides, explainers, and practical information for Australian homeowners looking to get paid for unused backyard land — without subdividing or selling.
Subdividing sounds like the obvious way to unlock value from excess land. But for most Australian homeowners, a 99-year lease over part of the backyard is a better outcome. Here's why.
Most Australians don't realise they can be paid a lump sum for unused backyard space without selling a single square metre. Here's how the 99-year land lease model works.
Planning to build a granny flat in Victoria? Here's a plain-English guide to the rules, approval pathways, and what VicSmart means for Melbourne homeowners.
A smaller block doesn't automatically rule out a granny flat. Here's what actually determines whether a 400sqm lot can support a secondary dwelling in Australia.
Leasing part of your backyard for a lump sum and building a granny flat to rent out yourself are fundamentally different arrangements. Here's what Australian homeowners need to understand.
What determines what your unused backyard is worth under a 99-year land lease? We explain how the lump-sum payment works and what affects the offer.
A 99-year land lease lets you be paid for part of your land without selling it or subdividing. Here's a plain-English explanation of how it works in Australia.
Council won't let you subdivide? You can still be paid for your backyard. Here's how a granny flat can be built on your land without subdividing in NSW.
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