Benefits of Knockdown + Rebuild

Sometimes the perfect block already has a home on it. However, with knockdown and rebuild, you are able to create your dream home, right there on your perfect block. This can actually be a cost-effective way to get the home you want when you compare it to renovating or purchasing an established home altogether. We've outlined some of the benefits of knockdown and rebuild (KDRB) below.

Benefit One: Costs

While there are still substantial costs associated with KDRB (you are knocking down an old home and building a brand new one after all), these will be finalised and confirmed prior to construction commencing. And if you already own the land, these costs will only relate to the demolition and build itself. Typically, this can result in a more cost-effective option than, for example, purchasing an established home whereby you end up paying for both the house and the land, as well as other associated costs such as stamp duty, legal and real estate fees, building and pest inspections, etc.

Alternatively, with renovating, you need to factor in design and labour costs, materials, permits and inspection costs which will vary based on the scale of renovation that you are looking to do. Generally speaking, there tends to be a lot of unforeseen costs that pop up as a renovation takes place too. As you are making alterations to an existing home that has typically been built some time ago, you won’t really know the full extent of the work that needs to be done until construction has started. There can be issues relating to structure and foundations, asbestos, or electric and plumbing work that contribute to unplanned costs.

Benefit Two: Location

What happens if you already live in your dream suburb but your love for your home isn't as great as it used to? Or perhaps your family has outgrown your current home? If you are not willing to compromise on location, then finding a new home and one that you love, in a specific area, could be a difficult exercise. The benefit of KDRB is that there tends to be minimal disruption to your life in the long run.

With the exception of the period where you are required to relocate while your new home is being built, you will be able to remain in the beloved community that is familiar to you. Have a favourite café or love your local gym? Are there work opportunities in your area or is your commute pretty seamless from where you reside? Or perhaps you have children at school? There will be no need to uproot their lives and change their education provider if you decide to knockdown and rebuild.

If you’re hooked on your location, KDRB seems like a bit of a no-brainer, really.

Benefit Three: Home Design

One of the biggest benefits of KDRB is that it allows you to create your dream home from scratch – from the floor plan to the façade and finishes, and from colours to inclusions and everything else in between. Compared to renovating or purchasing a home elsewhere, there are no limitations to floor plan design or any existing structural-related matters that you need to take into consideration. Essentially, you have a blank canvas to build a home that meets your needs, lifestyle, and budget. When you build with DC Living, you can select from one of our new home designs and personalise it to fit your lifestyle.

Building afresh with KDRB will result in a more sustainable home as it is built with new materials and practices that have developed over time. You will benefit from a reduction in electricity costs and carbon emissions through the inclusion of solar and cross-flow ventilation designs throughout the home. Going down this route also means your home will be built to meet the most recent building codes and industry standards. We offer a 25-year guarantee on all of our builds so that you can be assured that when you build with DC Living, your new home will remain an investment for years to come.

At DC Living, we are here to help and will take out any hassle and confusion that you have regarding the knockdown and rebuild journey. While we do not conduct the demolition ourselves, we can put you in touch with our trusted and reliable suppliers, and then manage the rest of the process for you – from site evaluation, to design, colour selections and construction - right through to the day we handover the keys to your new home.

Explore our home designs and learn more about the Habitat Range today.