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  • Profile photo of guywoodguywood
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    Hi all,

    I own a block behind the main street of a nice coastal town. It’s currently got an old house with 2 flats.
    The street is starting to be developed with new offices, Police stn, doctors surgery etc.
    It’s zoned for mixed use commercial/residential.

    I don’t want to sell & don’t want to develop myself, I’d rather go scuba diving.

    So, I’ve been wondering …. would it be possible to lease the land very long term to a someone who wanted to build & lease out a mix of offices/units on the block? Do people do this sort of thing?

    Guy

    Profile photo of Scott No MatesScott No Mates
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    Generally not. Depending upon the state that you are in, leases longer than 10 or 20 years can be considered a subdivision (sometimes not permitted under LEP/DCP) or alternatively a way of getting around paying stampduty and not permitted.

    Even if a long-term lease was feasible, you would only be getting a return on the value of the land, not the improvements

    Profile photo of guywoodguywood
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    Ah well,
    Thanks for the reply Scott.
    I’d be happy with a return on the land value, just to retain ownership.

    Profile photo of WazMelbourneWazMelbourne
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    Would a partnership with a developer provide RoI, lifestyle, and your scuba diving benefits?
    Is the zoning likely to change in the area?
    Perhaps you'd end up with a minority share of a much large pie?

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