Knock down rebuild

We are currently quoting many knock down rebuilds in the Box Hill area. Most lots are of good size and suitable for knock down rebuilds. The council for the Box Hill area is Whitehorse and they are very helpful with the many applications being submitted.  With Box Hill offering everything from Hospitals to schools and shopping centres a plenty it is little wonder so many people are wanting to call Box Hill home with a knock down rebuild being a
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Mr and Mrs D came to me last week looking for a knock down rebuild price on their land 860m/2 and a corner lot.  We discussed the possibility of constructing two town houses and the costs associated. Demolition came in at $14k and the construction for two 25 square homes around $650k they were very interested. We are currently designing the two town homes with an intention of lodging a planning application to the Manningham council in six week time. 
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Berstan Homes is currently working on a knock down rebuild in Templestowe. The project has involved the demolition of a 1970's home and the replacement with a French provincial home by Berstan Homes known as the Florence51.  A stunningly designed home from the grand entrance with wrought iron balustrade staircase to the grand master bedroom and traditional European ensuite. Some of the other features are formal dining, formal lounge, theatre room, open plan living, cellar, guest bedroom with ensuite and
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As our population gets older, people are looking for housing solution for the older members of their family and duel occupancy is definitely an option worth considering.  A client came to me some 12 months ago with a common situation my client's mother was living in a large home and maintenance of the home was becoming an increasing problem at her age. The home was a double story and way too large for a single person and the stairs were
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Mr T from Donvale is currently renting a property and would like to live in his own home in the Eastern suburbs, preferably in the Donvale area.  Mr T's father owns a 690 m/2 site in Donvale, the site has an existing home which is rented out. Mr T came to me looking at the possibility of a knockdown rebuild of two homes on this site. I inspected the site and the existing home is in fairly good condition. I
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Mr & Mrs M from Ivanhoe have a knock down rebuild currently under way with Berstan Homes. Mr & Mrs M were living in an old existing home that just did not suit their needs any more, so they decided to contact me to discuss their options.  They wanted a 35s/q double storey home for themselves and two smaller homes for a rental income to help with their retirement plans. With a land size 1000m/2 we were able to fit
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Essendon, what a great location close to everything from shops, transport, CBD and more. We have started a knock down rebuild in Kerr street Essendon and what a transformation from old to new.  The old home shown is well passed it's used by date and ready for demolition and a classic for a knockdown rebuild. The demolition has been completed and the new construction is well under way. The new dwellings we are building are interesting to build with the
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Mr & Mrs S from Nunawading are looking at a knockdown rebuild on a property they purchased in 2008 for $480k. They have been looking at the new estates and haven't been happy with the locations.  Their property in Nunawading has everything they need from their children's schooling requirements to public transport and close proximity to numerous shopping centres.  The brief for this knockdown rebuild was for the demolition of the existing house and the design and construction of a
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Berstan Homes has just completed a knock down rebuild in Forest Hill with the demolition of an existing 1950's home and the new construction of a Shiralee27.  The Shiralee27 has some great features, one being the hugh extended garage area with roller door to the rear of the garage for boat. trailer. caravan access. The extended garage with a length of 8 metres leaves plenty of room for a workshop and storage if required.  Open plan living with easy alfresco
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Mrs H from Ringwood has decided to look into a knock down rebuild with her property in Ringwood. Mrs H bought the home in Ringwood for $170k in the 1970's and owes no money on the mortage. The home is situated on a 1200m/2 piece of land and would be able to accommodate 4 home units.  The build cost would be around $995k and Mrs H is going to sell 3 of the homes and retain one home for herself.
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