Knock Down Rebuild Victoria

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Life is a constant and your goal in life is to provide a home that works for your family at every life stage.

Building a new home exactly where you want to live opens up a world of possibilities: smarter storage, an alfresco that extends your liveability — all with improved energy efficiency, the latest in home integration, a façade that turns heads.

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What is a Knock Down Rebuild?

Whether you’ve lived in your neighbourhood for years or found a new address to call home, a Knock Down Rebuild lets you design a home for how you want to live today, without compromise.

A Knock Down and Rebuild involves demolishing the existing property, levelling the block and building a brand-new home in its place, opening up a world of possibilities that fits your land and the way you live.

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What Advantages Does a Knock Down Rebuild Offer?

  • Design and build your dream home, with the finishes you want and the energy efficiency of a brand-new home, tailored to your lifestyle.
  • Knock Down Rebuild cost is better in the long run than a renovation, with fewer ongoing maintenance needs and a clear budget with no hidden extras.
  • Build a home that maximises your location, block shape and size, creating long-term equity and saving you stamp duty compared to moving and buying a new home.
  • Enjoy everything you love about where you live – your community, friends, schools, restaurants and shops – without sacrificing the home you want.

Why Should You Knock Down and Rebuild?

Design Your Way

Design and build a home for the life you want. A dedicated home office, grand alfresco, multi-generational living – It’s your design, so you can choose.

Your Style, Unlocked

Work with our Knock Down Rebuild specialists to choose the interior designs and finishes you’ve always wanted. You’re starting from scratch and can build your theme from the ground up.

Guided in Every Step

When you partner with a builder like Burbank, you’re not alone. We help you navigate the entire process, so everything moves smoothly.

Built for Your Block

If you’ve lived on the block before, you know all its best features. From the morning light to the best views, you can design your new home around what you love about your land.

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Our Burbank Knock Down Rebuild Customers

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Understand why they choose to do a Knock Down ReBuild with Burbank, the home design choices, customisation of their design and the process they went through to create their dream home where they already live.

The perfect house to become your perfect home could be right where you already are.

The Knock Down Rebuild Process

To assist your Knock Down Rebuild journey we have provided a transparent 13-step journey - from your first assessment to the start of construction and beyond.

Our team guides you through every stage, from the discovery to site assessment through to design choices, we partner with you right through to the construction of your brand-new home.

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Burbank Knock Down Rebuild Designs

Burbank offers more than 50 home designs with adaptable layouts, facades, inclusions and sizing, making it easy to find a design to suit your block. With the choice of single or double-storey, multiple floorplans and customised options layered into every home design, there is a home just right for you. Our Edge Studio design team will help you bring your ideas to life, with expert guidance and practical advice.                 

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The Cost of Knock Down Rebuild

Aside from the cost to build the home, additional costs will apply to the building contract, including installation of underground power, demolition of the old house and in a many knock down rebuilds, an arborist report to determine what trees need to remain, be lopped or removed.

These associated costs vary depending on your energy providers and type of home being knocked down. Demolition for a single level brick veneer home can range from $20,000 to $25,000. Burbank will give you suggestions for trusted demolition companies and will provide the demolition company with your demolition plan that is submitted to the local council to obtain a demolition permit.

How to Finance a Knock Down Rebuild?

Financing a knock down rebuild follows the same process as a new build. You can get a mortgage loan from a bank or non-bank lender or use the equity in an existing property to borrow against. Burbank  financial partners Livi Lending who can advise you on the financing options for your new home.  

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How to Apply for a Knock Down Rebuild?

Simply register your details online and one of Burbank's knock down rebuild specialists will be in touch to arrange a site inspection with you, along with a comprehensive list of the required documents and property information to help you choose the perfect home for your existing block. 

To be eligible for a Knock Down Rebuild you need to own the property you intend to build on, and if it is still mortgaged get a pre-approval from your bank to show they are aware of your intentions to knock the original house down.    

To help get you started on your journey,  contact Burbank and we’ll provide everything you need to get your knock down rebuild underway.  

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Choose Burbank for your Knock Down Rebuild

With Burbank, your Knock Down Rebuild is easy. We start with a free site assessment to review your block and planning requirements, so you know what’s possible. Our Knock Down Rebuild specialists will share designs that fit your block and the way you live.

Pricing and inclusions are transparent, so you know the cost from the start. We’ll guide you through the entire process, and you’ll be informed every step of the way through your personal MyPlace account.

Burbank has been building dream homes for 40 years, and we’re backed by a huge range of suppliers and partners, giving you choice, the best products and importantly, peace of mind.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

We’ve helped thousands of Australian families bring their knock down rebuild dream to life, with decades of experience guiding the process from start to finish.

As a family-owned builder, we believe great customer service comes from being transparent, approachable and easy to deal with. That means keeping you informed, simplifying the complex parts of the journey, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

From approvals and demolition through to construction and handover, we’ll help coordinate every stage and keep your project moving forward.

Once construction begins, you’ll receive regular updates, so you always know how your new home is progressing, giving you confidence and peace of mind throughout the build.

Edge Studio Design Made Easy

Your new home should feel uniquely yours. That’s why every Burbank knock down rebuild includes access to personalised design consultations through our Edge Studio.

Working alongside your own design consultant, you can explore colours, finishes, fixtures and materials that reflect your style, in one inspiring space.

From benchtops, tiles and tapware to appliances, lighting and facades, Edge Studio brings every design decision together under one roof, making the selection process simpler, more enjoyable and far less overwhelming.

With options to suit a range of budgets and lifestyles, you’ll also discover the latest in home technology, functionality and energy-efficient design to help create a home that works beautifully for years to come.

Confidence Built In

Every Burbank home is backed by a 30-year structural guarantee, along with product warranties that continue long after you move in.

Unlike renovating, where unexpected costs can quickly add up, a knock down rebuild gives you greater clarity from the beginning. We provide transparent pricing upfront, with no hidden surprises along the way.

You’ll also receive a clear 13-step journey outlining each stage of the process, including what happens when, what to expect, and when payments are required, helping you plan with confidence and stay in control of your budget. Whenever questions come up, our team is here to help.
 

Knock Down Rebuild Frequently Asked Questions

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Burbank is the Knock Down Rebuild builder in Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT, Queensland and South Australia. Our teams provide local know how where you need it most – across diverse blocks, councils and overlays.

Demolition costs for a Knock Down Rebuild vary depending on the size of the existing home, location, number of structures and type of block. The homeowner arranges the demolition through a licensed operator, as well as the abolishment of services like NBN, power and gas. Burbank will provide you with a full demolition plan so you can obtain quotes and fully understand the scope of works.

Depending on where you live, Council may need to issue planning approval for your Knock Down and Rebuild. For example, if the existing home has a heritage, neighborhood character or design overlay, or bushfire management overlay. But if you’re building a ‘like for like’ home, this may not be needed. If your block has an easement, you will also need build over easement approval, along with asset protection permits, which protect shared assets like roads and footpaths. All councils require a building permit to be issued, to ensure the home meets Australia’s design and building regulations, and flood or bushfire requirements, if applicable.

Your existing home insurance should remain in place until demolition. While the homeowner doesn’t insure the demolition, your operator should have all the necessary insurance such as public liability. All registered builders, like Burbank, hold domestic building insurance, which insures the construction during the rebuild process.

Burbank is here to guide you through the Knock Down and Rebuild process, to ensure everything runs smoothly, but there are a few things to bear in mind before you start the process. Not all home designs are suitable for all blocks – setbacks, existing easements and orientation should all be taken into account when planning your Knock Down Rebuild. Get in early and check any existing overlays council may have on your property. This could affect the design, materials, height and setback of your new home. Design your home for how you want to live, not for resale value. This is a home you will enjoy for many years to come, so design it for your needs and wants, not what you think the market is looking for. Many older homes sit poorly on blocks, and don’t advantage of sunlight, airflow and space. Design your new home to maximise morning light, keep bedrooms and big windows away from the hot, afternoon sun and find opportunities to capture solar energy, without compromising on design.

A brand new home in an established suburb offers maximum street appeal and can absolutely add value to your property. Most homes demolished as part of a Knock Down and Rebuild are old or rundown, so by building a new home in its place, your property will already be more valuable. A Knock Down Rebuild can transform your current block, adding an exciting addition to your street.

A new build is more cost effective in the long run, with fewer ongoing maintenance needs and none of the hidden costs that often come with renovations. Burbank is a Knock Down Rebuild specialist, offering efficient design planning and construction. We plan your build to maximise trades and avoid delays, to get you into your new home sooner.

Renovation costs can quickly add up, often unexpectedly, as the build progresses. When you choose a Knock Down Rebuild cost is detailed up front, so you can budget and won’t get caught out with hidden extras.

You don’t pay stamp duty when you Knock Down and Rebuild, which saves you money compared to moving and buying a home. Many homeowners move to a bigger house in the same suburb, adding thousands to their overall cost. You can avoid stamp duty and have the detailed Knock Down and Rebuild prices explained to you in a free consultation with one of our expert team members.

Depending on your council, planning and building approval typically takes around three months, but can extend to 12 months in some cases. Demolition of the existing home and then construction of your new home takes between nine and 12 months, depending on the size and complexity of the demolition and the home you are building. Your Burbank Knock Down Rebuild specialist will detail the timelines for your build with you, once you’ve chosen a suitable design for your block.

If you think a Knock Down Rebuild with Burbank is right for you, you can find out more via our detailed articles and blogs. Our Knock Down Rebuild specialists are ready to take your call and help you start this exciting journey.

Learn More About Knock Down Rebuild

If you think a Knock Down Rebuild with Burbank is right for you, you can find out more via our detailed articles and blogs. Our Knock Down Rebuild specialists are ready to take your call, and help you start this exciting journey.