In 2023, BC's provincial government quietly rewrote what's possible on most residential lots in Burnaby. Under the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation, properties that once held a single home can now support a duplex, triplex, or multiplex — without the rezoning applications that used to add years to any project.
Most owners haven't acted on it yet. Some don't know. Others know, but don't know where to start.
Asthan Homes acts as your property development partner in Burnaby — managing permits, design, construction, and sale while you stay informed at every stage. You don't need to understand the process. You just need the right partner.
Free Consultation
We spend 30–45 minutes understanding your property or investment goals. You ask everything. We answer honestly — including if your situation isn't a fit for us.
Feasibility Review
We assess your Burnaby lot against current SSMUH rules and City zoning. A written summary — what can be built, estimated timeline, projected financials — arrives within a few business days.
Partnership Agreement
If we're moving forward, we document the structure formally. We produce a draft agreement and expect you to have independent legal counsel review it before signing.
Design & Permits
We manage the full pre-construction phase — architectural plans, engineering, permit applications. You receive copies of all submissions and milestone updates throughout.
Build & Deliver
Construction begins. A dedicated project manager handles all coordination. Monthly progress updates and photos. On completion, the agreed proceed structure is executed.
We focus exclusively on Burnaby — which means our zoning knowledge, contractor relationships, and neighbourhood expertise run deep. If your property sits in any of these areas, it’s worth a conversation.
In most cases, yes. BC's SSMUH legislation means most Burnaby residential lots now qualify for a duplex, triplex, or multiplex without a full rezoning application. Eligibility depends on lot size and setbacks. A free feasibility review confirms your property's potential — usually within a few business days.
No. In a land owner partnership, you keep title throughout the entire development. Your property isn't transferred or sold to us. You remain the registered owner until completed units are sold and proceeds are distributed as agreed. Options available to sell, while retaining part-ownership interest, and let us handle the construction financing.
A duplex typically runs 6–9 months from partnership agreement to occupancy. Multiplexes generally run 12–15 months. Permit approval is the biggest variable — we manage that process directly and build realistic timelines into every project from the start.
It's negotiated upfront and project-specific. Capital contribution, preferred return, and profit split are all documented before work begins. We discuss the full structure during an initial consultation — we don't publish standard terms publicly.
Nothing. The consultation, feasibility review, and preliminary financial discussion are all free and carry no obligation. We'd rather have a hundred honest conversations than one partnership that wasn't right for both parties.
We focus exclusively on Burnaby. Projects span Burnaby Heights, Parkcrest, Capitol Hill, Metrotown, South Slope, Upper Deer Lake, Sperling-Duthie, and Forest Glen. That focus means our knowledge of neighbourhood zoning, permit patterns, and buyer demand is current and specific.