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'An Information Guide to Secondary Dwellings'

Lyndal Williams

B.Arch (hons), B.P.D

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT AT EXPANDABODE 

t: +61 0434 825 188
e: lyndal@willowarchitecture.com.au

ABN:  31294878817
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Expanding Possibility! Behind an original heritage home on a compact 183 m² rear lot with its own street frontage - we designed this new home proving you don’t always need to knock down to build new. On this tight site, we designed a 3-be
Smaller lots. Smarter homes. Faster approvals. Victoria’s planning changes make small dwellings easier than ever - and Expandabode is ready. • Subdivision simplified -unlock your block without years of red tape. • No-permit granny f
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Thinking about adding a secondary dwelling? Our new Information Guide to Secondary Dwellings is here - and it’s packed with everything you need to get started. - Is your site suitable? Find out fast. - Recent Victorian government changes: L
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