For many homeowners, the dream has shifted.
It’s no longer about the biggest block or the largest backyard. Instead, more people are prioritising flexibility, freedom, and simplicity. The practicality to lock up, leave and travel without worrying about mowing lawns or maintaining gardens has become incredibly appealing.
The lock and leave lifestyle is growing in popularity across Perth, and for good reason.
What is a Lock and Leave Home?
A lock and leave home is designed to be low maintenance, secure and easy to manage. These homes typically sit on smaller blocks, feature minimal landscaping and prioritise functional outdoor areas over large lawns.
This type of home allows homeowners to:
- Travel without too much preparation
- Reduce time spent on maintenance
- Lower ongoing upkeep costs
- Enjoy a more manageable property
A Real Example: Downsizing Without Compromise
One of our clients made the conscious decision to downsize from a much larger block. After years of maintaining a big backyard, they were ready to resize into something more practical.
Instead of expansive lawns and high maintenance landscaping, they chose a smaller block with a plunge pool and adjacent undercover alfresco area – no grass or garden beds.
They can now lock the door and head off on holidays without any big preparations. And most importantly, the did not feel like they were sacrificing space or quality. Their home and outdoor area still feels generous and functional.
Narrow Block Designs and Lock and Leave Living
Our narrow home designs are particularly well suited to a lock and leave lifestyle.
With land becoming more valuable across Perth, many homeowners are choosing smaller or narrower blocks. This choice is not about compromising on style or space. The homes still offer: open plan living, natural light throughout, generous bedrooms, and functional outdoor entertaining areas. It’s about designing more efficiently and creating a home that works around your life, not the other way around.
Is Lock and Leave Right for You?
If you are finding that your current home requires more upkeep than you would like, or you are planning the next stage of your life, it may be time to consider a low maintenance design.
The lock and leave lifestyle suits a wide range of homeowners:
- Downsizers who want less upkeep
- Professionals who travel frequently
- Families who value convenience
- Investors wanting easy management
In Perth’s climate, outdoor spaces are still important. But they don’t need to be large or complex to be enjoyable. A well designed alfresco, a plunge pool or courtyard can offer everything you need without the burden of constant maintenance.
At 101 Residential, we design homes that reflect how our clients actually want to live. For many Perth homeowners, that now means homes that are easier to manage, more efficient in design and ready to support a flexible lifestyle. Sometimes, less truly is more.
