business
premises at home
, says Craig Mott, a regional sales manager for the Rawson Property Group.
“Most town planning schemes will make provision, without zoning from the municipality, for conducting a profession or occupation from a dwelling house as a primary right – sometimes referred to as a ‘home enterprise’ – provided you meet certain criteria.
“Businesses such as the typical micro business – attorney, GP, accountant or dentist working from a study or consulting room at home – may fall under this category.”
However, Mott says it’s essential to check with a well-informed property professional before taking those legalities for granted. “You don’t want to get caught out when your
is already up and running.”
He adds larger businesses, or those with a greater potential to impact on the neighbourhood, typically need to have business zoning in place in order to comply.