A house behind another house is precisely what it sounds like. It involves building a second dwelling at the rear of your property while keeping the existing home at the front.
This approach is ideal if you want to:
- Downsize into a smaller, low-maintenance home while renting or selling the front house.
- Create a new home for family members without leaving your block.
- Build an investment property to generate ongoing rental income.
- Unlock the hidden potential of your land.
With the right house behind house designs, you can turn unused space into a brand-new home.



