Combining Two Adjoining Units

Purchasing two adjacent units and combining them can produce a large home in a good location at a lower cost per square foot than a comparable single unit. Feasibility depends on matters frequently established late.

Structure first. In shear-wall construction the party wall is load-bearing and cannot be opened. In a conventional RCC frame with non-structural infill walls, an opening is generally possible with a structural engineer's design and approval. Which system a building uses is therefore established before purchase.

Approvals and consent. Alterations generally require the association's permission and, depending on scope and local rules, the authority's. Changes affecting the sanctioned plan, common areas or services require proper sanction.

Services. Two units carry two sets of meters, two kitchens and two entrance doors. Meter consolidation, plumbing rerouting and electrical redesign commonly exceed the cost of the opening itself.

Ownership and exit. The units are generally kept legally distinct unless formal amalgamation is available, and a combined unit has a narrower resale market, a subsequent purchaser potentially requiring them separated.

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Reviewed: September 2026