09/29/2026
What if the answer to housing two generations isn’t buying two properties?
With the cost of housing in the Lower Mainland, we’re seeing more families rethink what their combined buying power could accomplish.
Instead of parents and adult children each purchasing separately, there may be an opportunity to pool resources toward one strategically chosen property designed to support two independent homes.
And with housing regulations changing across BC, there are more possibilities to explore than many families realize.
But finding the right property is only part of it.
Lot size, zoning, setbacks, servicing, sewer vs. septic, well capacity, access, parking, municipal requirements and construction costs can all determine what is actually possible which is why these conversations are best started before you purchase the property.
At Homestead Design Build, we help Lower Mainland families look at the entire picture: from assessing a property’s potential and navigating permitting and servicing requirements to designing and building homes that work for multiple generations.
Because multigenerational living doesn’t have to mean everyone living under one roof.
It can mean two homes. Two private spaces. One property. And a long-term plan for your family.
If your family is considering purchasing land together, adding another home to property you already own, or simply wondering what your combined budget could accomplish, send us a DM and we will help you understand what to look for and where to start.
Your home for generations.
