The Problem
Council rules, lot size restrictions, and the cost of subdividing stop most homeowners from realising the value in their backyard. So it sits there — paying rates, growing grass, earning zero.
The typical metro backyard represents hundreds of square metres of land with real, documentable value. For most homeowners, the only path to unlocking that value — subdivision — is blocked. Buy My Backyard opens a different path.
The Process
We manage everything. You make the key decisions. At the end of the process, you have a built secondary dwelling, a 99-year lease in place, and regular income from land that was previously earning nothing.
Why Buy My Backyard
From design through to ongoing lease management, every part of the process that would normally require specialist knowledge, a builder relationship, and legal expertise is managed by us.
Why choose us →We manage the entire build — design, approvals, construction, completion. You never manage a builder or navigate council yourself.
Every element of the arrangement — the lease, the dwelling, the land portion — is formally documented. Independent legal advice is encouraged throughout.
A land lease is not a subdivision. You retain full title to your property at all times. Your ownership is unchanged from start to finish.
The initial property assessment costs nothing and carries no obligation. We tell you whether you qualify before you make any decision.
"I'd been sitting on 380 square metres of unused backyard for twelve years, paying council rates on land I genuinely thought was worthless to me. The assessment took 48 hours, cost me nothing, and opened a path I didn't know existed. We're now in the design phase."
The Numbers
Every property is different. But the potential to turn unused backyard land into documented, ongoing income is consistent — and more accessible than most homeowners realise.
A granny flat in a metro Sydney or Melbourne suburb can command $400–$700/week in rent. On a 99-year lease model, that income is structured, documented, and ongoing — not a one-time sale that's spent. The free assessment is the fastest way to find out what your specific property could generate.
Find out what your backyard is worth →Common Questions
We've answered the questions that matter most below. For a full list of questions — including detailed legal, financial, and process FAQs — visit the FAQ page.
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Takes two minutes. We'll review your property and get back to you within 48 hours. No cost at any stage. No commitment to proceed.