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It’s no secret that the Lower Mainland is facing a serious housing crisis. There simply aren’t enough homes for all of our residents. In order to help fix the problem, the provincial government has passed a new bylaw which makes it easier to get a permit for so-called “missing middle” housing projects.
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What is “missing middle” housing?
When you think of the types of housing available today, on one end there are single family homes. On the other, condo complexes. The middle is everything in between, from duplexes, to triplexes, townhouses, fourplexes, laneway homes, and multiplexes.
Take a quick stroll through any Vancouver neighbourhood and you’ll notice that there aren’t many of these types of homes here. Hence the name, the missing middle. The new Vancouver housing bylaws will make it easier to get permits for duplexes, triplexes, multiplexes, townhouses, laneway houses and multiplexes.
And that’s where Alair comes in. We are experts at taking your single family lot and turning it into a duplex, triplex or multiplex, and helping solve the missing middle housing crisis in Vancouver.
Why build a multi-unit dwelling in Vancouver?
Building a multi-unit or multi-family dwelling can mean additional housing for members of your extended family, perfect for multigenerational living. These homes can also be used as rental units, providing an ongoing revenue stream. Or, units can be sold, an opportunity to recoup some of those building costs.
How many units can I build?
The new Vancouver housing bylaw passed by city council allows for three to six units on one residential lot, depending on the lot’s size.. They can be a maximum of three storeys.
Do you have a really big lot? Multiplexes can be seven or eight units if they’re going to be used as long-term rentals. (Though the registered owner of the site is permitted to live in one of the units.)
Where can I build?
Vancouver city planning experts are predicting that most of these homes will be built in areas that are predominantly populated by single family homes. That means more of the missing middle residences will be found in key residential neighbourhoods; we’ll see more Kerrisdale housing, Oakridge housing and Point Grey housing being built in the next decade.
How can Alair help?
At Alair, we are experts at navigating the paperwork to ensure that building permits are completed expertly and efficiently. And, we partner with highly respected architects, home designers, interior designers and trades to build your Vancouver duplex, triplex, multiplex or laneway home to the highest standards of quality and design.
We recently completed a beautiful duplex in the heart of Vancouver’s West Side. The home, located on Puget Drive, features two 1900 square foot units. Each side has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The duplex also has a beautiful outdoor space that’s shared by both homes: A family of four is living on one side and the grandparents are on the other. A great example of multigenerational living! The duplex also has two garages and two rooftop decks, perfect for taking in Vancouver’s stunning skyline.
Watch our Alair Home Tour video below to see more of this stunning modern duplex.
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Transparency in Home Building
When you build a home with Alair, we encourage you to remain involved in all stages of construction. We use a proprietary online system that allows you to monitor everything relating to your project, from materials costs to subcontractor quotes.
If you are looking to build a duplex, triplex or laneway house on your property, schedule a consultation to learn more. We offer free detailed quotes and are happy to discuss how best to maximize your lot and build a duplex, triplex or multiplex that fits your needs and your budget.
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