London
Property Type: Semi-Detached Townhouse
Converted Layout: 1-Bedroom Basement Unit (~1,126 sq. ft. Total Building Area)
Project Overview
Rojas Empire proudly presents a smart and efficient duplex conversion project located in a prime pocket of London, ON. This semi-detached townhouse has been enhanced with the addition of a fully legal basement apartment—transforming it into a 2-unit dwelling that balances affordability, comfort, and strong rental potential.
The basement unit features a 1-bedroom layout, carefully designed for long-term livability. Thanks to an existing side entry, there was no need for major structural modifications—streamlining both cost and construction time.
Scope & Strategy
- Converted the existing basement into a self-contained 1-bedroom legal unit.
- Leveraged an existing side entrance to meet OBC access and egress requirements without exterior demolition.
- Installed independent kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and mechanical zoning for full code compliance.
- Achieved full compliance with minimal construction changes by leveraging the existing structure.
- Balanced space constraints to deliver a compact but comfortable living arrangement.
- Navigated permits efficiently due to straightforward zoning and existing entry layout.
- Added a legal rental unit in a desirable area with low upfront costs.
- Ideal for house hacking, student rentals, or long-term tenancy.
- Low-maintenance, high-demand 1-bedroom format with strong local rental appeal.
Challenges Solved
Investor Benefits
Current Status
Construction complete. The basement unit is fully legalized and ready for lease.
Semi Detached, Legal Basement Apartment, Low-Cost Compliance Upgrade, Bedroom Rental Unit
