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Enhance Your Property's Value with a Laneway Home

Laneway homes, carriage houses, and garden suites serve as a multipurpose expansion to your property, marrying the privacy of a separate residence with the convenience of being close to the main house.

Perfect for housing families, comfortably accommodating guests, or as a source of rental income, these independent units are perfect for modern, efficient living in a compact space. Adding a laneway home is a unique way to maximize property use while maintaining the distinct boundaries of personal space, often enhancing your estate's overall functionality and value.

Future-Proofing Your Home with a Laneway Addition

Building a laneway house is an investment that pays dividends, enhancing your property's value and appeal. It's a smart choice for those considering future sales or seeking additional income through rentals.

At Plans By Design, our commitment to excellence ensures that every aspect of your laneway house project is managed with professional care and expertise. From the moment your vision takes shape in the design phase to the final blueprint, our team, armed with decades of industry experience, works meticulously to create a home that surpasses your highest expectations. We strive for quality, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction in everything we do.

Laneway Home or Basement Suite?

Choosing a laneway house provides a sense of independence that basement suites can't match. Its detached nature means it operates independently from the primary residence, offering homeowners and occupants their distinct space. This separation enhances privacy and significantly boosts property desirability and value.

A laneway house is often perceived as a premium feature, appealing to potential buyers looking for versatile property options or seeking additional income through rental opportunities.

Both laneway houses and secondary suites offer unique advantages to homeowners, whether you're looking for added independence or integrating a new space within your existing home. Explore the benefits of each option and decide which is right for you.

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BC Housing Financial Incentives

The BC Housing Secondary Suite Incentive Program offers up to 50% in forgivable loans for new affordable housing solutions, which may make your laneway home or secondary suite project more feasible.

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Thinking About a Laneway Home on Your Property?

Interested in adding a laneway house to your property? Contact us today to explore the possibilities for your property.