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Smarter Build Solutions for Property Investors

Love Where You Live? Stay — And Make It Pay.

You've lived in your home for years. You love your suburb, your neighbours, your life. But retirement is approaching and you're wondering: do I have to sell and downsize? Enable Group is a specialist builder that helps homeowners transform the property they already own into a retirement income vehicle — so you can stay where you are, live in a brand new home, and generate passive income from the same block. There may or may not be possibilities on your property — but it's absolutely worth finding out.

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Lived in your home 10+ years?Your land may hold untapped potential
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Thinking about downsizing?There may be a way to stay and earn
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Want passive income from your land?We'll show you what's possible
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Beyond Conventional Property Investment

6 Strategies That Outperform Conventional Investment.

Houses, townhouses, and apartments deliver conventional returns. These six build strategies turn your land or existing property into a high-performance income vehicle — so you reach your retirement goals with fewer properties, not more. These strategies are not limited to this list — Enable Group will tailor the right solution to your investment goals and financial capacity.

Duplexes

Duplexes

Dual Income Potential

Turn one block into two incomes. A duplex outperforms a standard house by generating dual rental streams from a single investment — helping you pay down your mortgage in half the time.

5.5% – 7.5% gross yield
Co-Living

Co-Living

Optimised Rental Yield

One property, multiple rental incomes. Co-living delivers yields that conventional apartments can't touch — turning a single dwelling into a cash-flow engine that accelerates your path to retirement.

7% – 10% gross yield
Rooming Houses

Rooming Houses

High-Density Returns

The highest-yielding residential strategy available. A single rooming house generates more weekly income than multiple conventional rentals combined — with government-supported demand built in.

8% – 12% gross yield
SDA Homes (NDIS)

SDA Homes (NDIS)

Government-Funded Income

Government-backed rental income that dwarfs conventional returns. SDA homes deliver social impact and financial performance — a single property can replace the income of an entire conventional portfolio.

10% – 15%+ gross yield

Secondary Dwellings

Quick Income, Low Outlay

Add a self-contained dwelling to your existing property — no new land purchase, no stamp duty. Generate $350–$550 per week in rental income and boost your property value by up to 30%.

7% – 12%+ gross yield
Knock Down & Rebuild

Knock Down & Rebuild

Unlock Hidden Value

That old house on valuable land? It's your biggest opportunity. Replace an underperforming asset with a purpose-built income vehicle — stay in your suburb and fund your retirement from the same block.

5% – 12% gross yield
Why Work Harder When Your Property Can?

Same Land. Dramatically Different Returns.

A conventional house on your land earns one income. The same land, with the right build strategy, could generate three, five, or even ten times that. That's the difference between retiring at 65 and retiring at 55 — or between a modest retirement and a comfortable one. It's about efficiency, not accumulation.

Note: These are indicative figures based on typical Melbourne metropolitan projects. Actual returns depend on location, design, and market conditions. We provide detailed feasibility analysis during your free strategy session.

*Knock Down & Rebuild yield depends on the replacement build type (duplex, co-living, rooming house, etc.)

Conventional House / Apartment
$450–$600/week
Annual Yield3–4%
Duplex (2 Dwellings)
$800–$1,200/week
Annual Yield5.5–7.5%
Secondary Dwelling Addition
$350–$550 extra/week
Annual Yield7–12%+
Co-Living (5 Rooms)
$1,100–$1,500/week
Annual Yield7–10%
Rooming House (6 Rooms)
$1,320–$1,800/week
Annual Yield8–12%
SDA Home (NDIS-Funded)
$1,500–$2,700+/week
Annual Yield10–15%+
Knock Down & Rebuild*
$900–$1,800+/week
Annual Yield5–12%
How It Works

Stay Where You Love. Make It Work for You.

You don't need to sell your home, leave your suburb, or buy more properties. In three steps, we'll help you discover whether the property you already own could fund your retirement.

Strategy consultation meeting
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Tell Us About Your Property & Goals

Whether you've lived in your home for 10, 20, or 30 years — we start by understanding your situation. Are you thinking about downsizing? Want to free up equity without leaving your suburb? Curious whether your land could generate income? We'll listen first, then assess what's genuinely possible on your specific property. There may or may not be options — but it's worth finding out.

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We Design a Tailored Strategy

If there's potential, we design a build solution around your goals — not a one-size-fits-all plan. Perhaps it's a duplex so you can live in one and rent the other. Maybe a secondary dwelling that generates passive income while you stay in your home. Or a knock down and rebuild that gives you a brand new home plus an income-producing asset on the same block. We make one property work as hard as three.

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Build, Stay & Start Earning

From council approvals through to construction, Enable Group manages the entire journey. The result? You stay in the suburb you love, in a home designed for this stage of your life, with a passive income stream that supports your retirement — without selling, without downsizing to somewhere unfamiliar, and without taking on a portfolio of investment properties.

50+Years Combined Experience
200+Projects Delivered
6Multi-Income Build Strategies
100%Owner-Focused Approach
Why Enable Group

Don't Downsize Your Life. Upgrade Your Property.

You've spent years building a life in your suburb. Your home, your neighbours, your community. Retirement shouldn't mean giving that up. Enable Group is a specialist builder that helps homeowners explore whether their existing property could be transformed into a retirement income vehicle — so you can stay where you love and still secure your financial future.

Stay in the Suburb You Love

You've built a life where you are — your friends, your community, your favourite coffee shop. Downsizing doesn't have to mean leaving. We help you reimagine your property so you can stay put and still prepare for retirement.

Make 1 Property Work as Hard as 3

Why buy three investment properties when one can outperform all of them? We design builds that generate multiple income streams from a single block — so you get the returns of a portfolio without the complexity, debt, or stress.

Solutions You Didn't Know Existed

Most homeowners don't realise what's possible on their own land. A duplex, a secondary dwelling, a co-living conversion — there may be options you've never considered that could transform your retirement outlook. It's worth finding out.

A Builder Who Thinks Like an Investor

Enable Group isn't just a builder — we're a specialist builder whose entire business is built around helping property owners maximise outcomes. Every design decision is made with your financial goals in mind, not just aesthetics.

No Pressure, Just Clarity

Not every property has potential for transformation — and we'll tell you honestly. Our free strategy session is about exploring what's possible, not pushing you into a decision. If there's an opportunity, we'll show you. If there isn't, you'll know for sure.

New Home + Income on the Same Block

Imagine living in a brand new, purpose-designed home on the same land you've loved for years — with a second dwelling next door generating passive income to fund your retirement. That's not a dream. It's a build strategy.

Free 3-Part Series

The Homeowner's Guide to Smarter Retirement Income

Written specifically for homeowners aged 50–60 who are approaching retirement and wondering: do I have to sell and downsize, or is there a smarter way? This three-part playbook shows you how the property you already own could become your most powerful retirement asset — without leaving the suburb you love.

Part A: The Foundation Strategies

Duplexes & Secondary Dwellings

Sent immediately

Part B: The High-Yield Strategies

Co-Living & Rooming Houses

After your Part A feedback

Part C: The Specialist Strategies

SDA (NDIS) & Knock Down & Rebuild

After your Part B feedback

Across all 3 parts, you'll discover:

Why you may not need to downsize or leave the suburb you love
How to turn the home you've lived in for years into a retirement income vehicle
6 build strategies that make 1 property work as hard as 3
How to generate passive income from your own land — without buying more properties
Real yield comparisons: conventional investment vs. smarter build approaches
How homeowners aged 50–60 are using their existing property to retire sooner

Get Part A Free

Tell us a little about yourself so we can tailor the content to your situation. You'll receive Part A immediately — Parts B and C are unlocked when you share your feedback on each instalment.

No spam. Your data is safe with us. Parts B & C are sent after you share your feedback on each instalment.

Homeowner Stories

They Stayed Where They Loved. And Made It Pay.

Real homeowners who were facing the same decisions you are — and discovered there was a smarter way forward.

"We'd lived in our home for over two decades and were told we'd need to sell and downsize to fund retirement. Enable Group showed us another way. They knocked down our old house and built a beautiful new home for us to live in, plus a secondary dwelling that now earns us $650 a week. We stayed in our suburb, kept our friends, and our retirement is funded. We wish we'd known about this years ago."

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Margaret & Peter W.Homeowners of 22 Years, Bayside Melbourne

"I had a big block with an old house I'd lived in for 15 years. I was seriously looking at downsizing to an apartment to free up equity. Enable Group built a duplex on my land — I live in one side and rent the other. The rental income covers my mortgage and then some. I didn't have to leave my neighbourhood, and I'm now on track to retire three years earlier than I thought possible."

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David L.Long-Term Homeowner, Eastern Suburbs

"At 56, I was worried I hadn't done enough to prepare for retirement. I had my family home on a decent block but no investment properties. Enable Group assessed my land and designed a co-living conversion that now generates over $1,400 a week. One property, no additional debt, and a retirement income I never thought I'd have. The whole process was handled for me from start to finish."

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Christine M.Planning for Retirement, Northern Melbourne

* Names have been changed for privacy. Outcomes vary based on property, location, and market conditions.

Let's Talk Strategy

It's Worth Finding Out.

Whether you've lived in your home for years and want to unlock its potential, you're thinking about downsizing but don't want to leave your suburb, or you simply want to see if your land could generate income — it's worth finding out what's possible. Book a free strategy session and we'll give you an honest assessment.

Call Us1300 000 868
Email Us[email protected]
LocationMelbourne, VIC, Australia

Find Out If Your Property Can Generate Retirement Income

Tell us about your situation so we can honestly assess what's possible on your property. No pressure — just clarity.

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