What is a co-living property?

A co-living property is a residential home designed around multiple private bedrooms — often with their own bathrooms — supported by one shared kitchen and shared family or living area. It operates as a single household layout rather than as two separate residences. The final leasing and management model remains subject to the property's approved use and applicable local requirements.

What is a dual-key property?

A dual-key property combines a main residential component with a separate secondary living component within the one property structure. Each component typically has its own kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom facilities, and separate access, creating two functional accommodation zones on a single title.

How are the two categories different?

Co-living is one household with shared kitchen and living facilities supporting multiple private bedrooms. Dual key is two functional living components within one structure, each with its own kitchen and living area. Both are designed to offer more than one potential rental stream, but the layout, management approach and applicable requirements differ.

Are the rental returns guaranteed?

No. Any rental figures, appraisals or income estimates reflect available information at a particular time. Actual rent, occupancy, expenses and net returns may differ. Rental income is not guaranteed.

Are the packages fixed price?

Many featured opportunities are offered with fixed-price building contracts or fixed-price guarantees, subject to the builder's terms, stated allowances, exclusions and site conditions. The land and building contracts should be reviewed independently before proceeding.

What does turnkey mean?

Turnkey generally means that many of the items required to prepare the completed property for occupation are included, such as flooring, blinds, driveway, landscaping, fencing and selected appliances. Inclusions vary between packages, and the relevant contract is the final authority.

Can I review the full property brochure?

Yes. Each opportunity provides a link to view and download the original package brochure so you can review the full specification, floorplan and inclusions before arranging a phone assessment.

Who manages a co-living property?

Co-living properties may require specialist property management. Landmark can coordinate introductions to relevant property-management providers, but investors should assess the provider's fees, services, experience and contractual terms independently.

How is current availability confirmed?

Package availability can change as properties are reserved, repriced or withdrawn. A Landmark representative will reconfirm current availability during your phone assessment before any commitment is discussed.

What happens during the phone assessment?

A Landmark representative will discuss the package you reviewed, your approximate purchasing range, finance position, intended timeframe and any questions about the property. Landmark can then reconfirm current availability and explain the next steps if the opportunity appears relevant.

Does booking an assessment reserve a property?

No. Booking a phone assessment does not reserve or hold a property. Availability can change and will be reconfirmed before any commitment is made.

Does Landmark provide financial, legal or taxation advice?

No. Landmark Property Australia provides property-related information and coordination services. Investors should obtain independent advice from appropriately licensed financial advisers, mortgage brokers, accountants, tax advisers and solicitors.

Co-Living & Dual-Key Property Investments | Landmark Property Australia

Our Philosophy

Most property buyers start in the wrong place.

They start with a property. A brochure. A render. A price.

Landmark begins somewhere else entirely — with the location. With the infrastructure pipeline, the demographic momentum, the employment base and the housing-demand fundamentals that determine whether a property can perform over the long term.

Only once a location earns a place in our research coverage do we present the properties that sit within it.

Compare the Two Property Models

Co-Living

Purpose-designed homes that accommodate several residents within one shared residential layout. Private bedrooms — often with individual ensuite facilities — are supported by a shared kitchen, dining and living area.

One principal shared kitchen
Multiple private bedrooms
Private bathrooms or ensuites on selected layouts
Potential for room-based rental streams
Specialist property management may be required

Dual Key

A property containing a main residence and a separate self-contained secondary living component, each with its own functional accommodation areas.

Two distinct living components
Separate kitchen facilities
Separate bedroom and bathroom zones
Potential for two rental streams
Title and approval structure vary by package

The Investment Model

How multiple-income property may work

Traditional Residential Property

1One property
2One primary tenancy
3One rental-income stream
4Income may stop during vacancy

Multiple-Income Property

1One property
2Several accommodation areas or two living components
3Potential for more than one rental stream
4Rental model depends on design, approvals and management

Forrest Green Estate

Starting from

$936,792

6 Bed · 3 Bath · 2 Car · Land 483 m²

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Why Landmark Property Australia

Support Beyond Property Selection

Landmark Property Australia helps investors review suitable opportunities and navigate the wider process from initial assessment through construction, handover and leasing coordination.

Initial Property Assessment

We begin by understanding your objectives, approximate purchasing range, timing and preferred property model.

Finance Introduction

Where required, Landmark can introduce suitable mortgage professionals to help you understand borrowing capacity and lending considerations.

Property and Location Review

We compare available opportunities against property design, location, price, package structure and your intended investment outcome.

Contract Coordination

Landmark helps coordinate communication between the investor, land developer, builder and relevant professional parties.

Construction Support

Landmark remains involved throughout construction, helping clients stay informed as the property progresses.

Handover and Leasing Support

Landmark assists with the transition to completion, handover and introductions to suitable property-management providers.

Could this strategy suit you?

These opportunities may be worth exploring if you are:

Seeking stronger rental-income potential
Considering diversification beyond a conventional single-tenancy property
Interested in co-living or dual-key property
An existing homeowner using savings or equity
Building a long-term residential property portfolio
Comfortable with a longer-term residential property horizon
Comfortable using specialist property management where required
Prepared to assess both income potential and long-term property fundamentals

This strategy may not suit everyone

Specialist property can have different lending and valuation considerations
Gross rent is not the same as net income
Utility and management expenses may be higher
Furniture may be required
Room-by-room leasing may involve compliance requirements
Resale demand may differ from conventional housing
Capital growth cannot be guaranteed
Independent financial, legal and taxation advice is essential

The first step is to determine whether the strategy is appropriate before selecting a property.

Property is the conclusion of the research. Not the starting point.

Most property buyers start in the wrong place.

Location first. Property second.

A disciplined path from research to recommendation.

Suburb research

Evidence strength

Property selection

Ongoing support

Where we're currently researching.

Latrobe (Morwell / Traralgon / Moe)

Shepparton

Warragul

More Than One Way to Generate Rental Income

Compare the Two Property Models

Co-Living

Dual Key

How multiple-income property may work

Traditional Residential Property

Multiple-Income Property

The properties that emerged from the research.

Lot 67 Government Road

Lot 83 Government Road

Lot 29 English Street

Lot 213 Serenity Rise

Lot 183 Serenity Rise

Lot 212 Serenity Rise

Lot 48 Samaria Road

Lot 50 Samaria Road

Lot 44 Topor Close

Lot 641 Uptown Estate

Lot 614 Uptown Estate

Lot 108 Forrest Green

Lot 138 Forrest Green

Fixed-Price and Turnkey Opportunities

Support Beyond Property Selection

Initial Property Assessment

Finance Introduction

Property and Location Review

Contract Coordination

Construction Support

Handover and Leasing Support

A clear path from assessment to completion

Understand Your Position

Compare Suitable Property Models

Review Current Opportunities

Complete Independent Due Diligence

Secure the Land and Build

Construction and Updates

Handover and Leasing