What Is a Rooming House?
A rooming house is a residential property where multiple tenants rent individual rooms while sharing common facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. Designed for affordability and efficiency, rooming houses are ideal for students, workers, and low-income residents. They must meet strict building codes and local council regulations to ensure tenant safety, comfort, and compliance. With growing demand for flexible housing options, they offer strong rental returns and community-focused living when done right.
Anyone can build a rooming house, but it’s essential to have a suitable site and comply with specific council and building regulations. We help assess site feasibility early in the process.
This varies by location and zoning, but generally ranges from 4 to 12 rooms. We’ll work with local council guidelines to maximise your property’s yield safely and legally.
They do require additional permits and compliance with Class 1B building regulations, but our team handles the approvals process end-to-end to keep things stress-free.
Yes — when done correctly, rooming houses can offer some of the highest rental yields on the market due to multiple income streams from a single dwelling.
Absolutely. We offer full turnkey packages for rooming houses — ready to rent with all compliance, finishes, and functionality included.
