The NSW government has just made a major move that could reshape the property market across Sydney, the Central Coast, the Illawarra, and the Hunter region. A total of 171 suburbs have undergone zoning changes, thanks to the newly released Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, which came into effect on 28th February 2025.

This is big news, especially for property investors and developers who are looking to take advantage of fresh opportunities in these areas.

What Do the New Zoning Changes Allow?

The new policy is focused on increasing housing supply by encouraging a range of different housing types, including:

  • Dual occupancies (duplexes)
  • Semi-detached homes
  • Terraces and townhouses
  • Manor homes
  • Co-living properties
  • Shop-top housing
  • Apartments

For Teach Me About Property (TMAP), the most exciting part of this policy is the increased flexibility around duplexes, manor homes, and co-living properties. These changes open up new possibilities for investors, making developments more profitable and approvals much faster.

Fast-Track Approvals Under the New Low-Rise Housing Code

Another major change is the introduction of the Low-Rise Housing Diversity Code in NSW. This allows eligible properties to be approved under a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) within just 20 days.

Why is this important?

  • Faster approvals mean developers can move quickly and bring projects to market sooner.
  • More locations available for development, increasing opportunities for profitable deals.
  • Increased profitability due to shorter project timelines and quicker returns on investment.

For TMAP students and developers, this is a game-changer. It means more opportunities, quicker project completions, and higher earnings.

Co-Living: The Most Exciting Opportunity

One of the biggest winners in these zoning changes is co-living properties.

Historically, TMAP has developed four-bedroom, four-bathroom co-living homes that generate between $1,200 and $1,400 per week in rental income. However, under the new codes, co-living properties can now have up to 12 rooms.

Let’s do some quick maths.

  • A 12-room co-living property could generate approximately $187,000 per year in rental income from a single development.
  • This makes co-living one of the most profitable property investment strategies right now.

For investors looking to maximise rental returns in NSW and build wealth quickly, this is an opportunity that cannot be ignored.

Learn More at the Sydney Event – 22nd March

TMAP is taking a deep look at these new opportunities, and we’ll be breaking it all down at our upcoming Sydney, NSW event on 22nd March at the William Inglis Hotel.

If you’re serious about building wealth through property, you need to be in the room. Students can register now on the Kajabi Communities app and take action before the market moves! If you’re not a student yet, join us for our June Summit to learn more.