Stay Where You Love. Build for the Future.
Love your location but need a new home? A knockdown rebuild lets you create a home that suits your lifestyle and family, with Domaine Homes guiding you from design to construction.
Keep your location. Change the way you live.
A knockdown rebuild involves demolishing your existing home and building a new one on the same block of land.
It's a way to stay in the suburb you love while creating a home that better suits your lifestyle.
It can also be a practical alternative to selling your property and buying elsewhere, saving you the costs of selling and moving, as well as transfer duty on another property purchase.
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Why move when you can build new right where you are?
With Domaine Homes, you can explore a range of home designs and start planning a space that better suits your lifestyle. Use our design and price tool to explore your options and get an idea of what your new home could cost before taking the next step.
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The cost of a knockdown rebuild in Sydney depends on your chosen home design, block conditions, site requirements, and inclusions. At Domaine Homes, our current home design prices give you a starting point to compare designs and plan your budget.
Please note: these prices cover the cost of the house itself, not the full knockdown rebuild project.
Alongside your home price, you may need to allow for:
Demolition of your existing home.
Site preparation, excavation and retaining walls.
Drainage and service connections.
Approvals and compliance requirements.
Additional bushfire or flood-related construction measures.
Temporary accommodation during construction.
Site costs cover the work needed to prepare your block for construction. Factors such as soil conditions, slope, drainage, access requirements, and existing services can affect the work required and the overall cost.
Our team will assess your site to identify these requirements and help you understand the costs involved before your contract is prepared, giving you a clearer picture of your knockdown rebuild budget.
Before planning your knockdown rebuild, it's worth checking that your block is suitable for your new home. Things like block size, site access, existing services, and local planning requirements can all affect what you can build and how the project will proceed.
Your block may suit a knockdown rebuild if:
The land is in an area where Domaine Homes builds.
Check the Where We Build page to see whether your suburb or region is covered.
The block has practical access for demolition and construction.
Consider driveway access, street frontage, parking, turning space, and whether machinery can reach the site safely.
The block is large enough for the design you want.
Your block needs to accommodate your chosen home design, taking into account frontage, depth, setbacks, easements, and local planning requirements.
Services are available or can be connected.
Water, sewer, electricity, gas and telecommunications need to be available, accessible or able to be connected to the new home.
The site conditions are suitable for building.
Slope, soil type, drainage, retaining walls and existing structures can influence the design and construction requirements.
There are no major planning constraints.
Zoning, overlays, heritage controls, covenants, and local council requirements can affect what can be built and how approvals proceed.
Bushfire or flood requirements have been considered.
If your property is in a bushfire-prone or flood-prone area, additional requirements may affect your home's design and construction.
The existing home can be demolished.
The existing home's structure, potential asbestos, demolition access, and relevant permits all need to be considered before work begins.
You have a clear budget for the full project.
Along with the cost of your new home, allow for demolition, site preparation, approvals, temporary accommodation, and any additional site-specific work.
A site assessment is the best way to confirm suitability. It helps identify the conditions affecting your block before the contract, so you can make informed decisions about your new home design.
The best way to understand what's possible is to have your block assessed. We'll consider the site conditions and relevant requirements to help determine which of our home designs may be suitable and identify any additional considerations before your contract is prepared.
Contact our team to book a site assessment.
With Domaine Homes, you can explore a range of established home designs and available customisations to find an option that suits your block and lifestyle. While we're not a custom builder, our range offers flexibility to help you find a home that feels right for you.
Because you're rebuilding on land you already own, you generally won't need to pay transfer duty on another property purchase. You may also avoid some of the costs associated with selling and moving, such as real estate agent fees and removalists.
Keep in mind that demolition, site preparation, approvals, and construction all need to be factored into your budget, and your individual circumstances will determine which costs apply.
Renovating an existing home often means working around its current layout and services. With a knockdown rebuild, you can start fresh and choose a design that makes better use of your block, with the living spaces and features your household needs.
An older home may no longer offer the space, storage, or layout you need. Rebuilding gives you the opportunity to rethink how you use your space, from open-plan living and additional bedrooms to more practical storage and modern design features. You can also consider energy efficiency from the outset, helping create a home that works for you now and into the future.
Ready for a new start? You can sit down with our team to understand what this looks like for your home. Contact us today.
We make it easy. Prioritising communication, clarity and transparency throughout the process so you know exactly what you’re getting. The truth is, you can leave the rest with us. We’ll deliver you a beautiful new home in the same neighbourhood you’ve been loving for years!
Don’t just take our word for it! Our customers have loved rebuilding their homes from scratch. Here are just a few beautiful homes we’ve made together!
For over four decades, the team at Domaine Homes have helped thousands of Australians build their dream homes.
As part of the Clarendon Residential Group, we're committed to making the building process as straightforward as possible, with transparent pricing, a variety of design options, and dedicated support to help you make informed decisions.
Our homes also come with a lifetime structural guarantee, giving you added peace of mind about the structural integrity of your home for years to come. It's one more way we aim to make building with Domaine Homes a reassuring experience.
We believe choosing a home should start with a clear idea of the cost. Our design and price tool lets you explore designs, customise your selections and see how much your home could cost before visiting a display home.
Not sure which colours and finishes work together? Our interior design team has put together 12 internal and 12 external colour schemes to help you find a look you love.
Affordability is at the heart of what we do. With a range of home designs and options for different budgets and land sizes, we make it easier to find a home that works for you.
Through our partnership with Construction Loan Specialists, we can connect you with experts who'll provide dedicated guidance on construction loans, lenders, and loan structures to help you understand your financing options.
With more than 10 display locations across NSW, you can explore different layouts and get a better feel for what works for you. Whether you're building on your own land, looking at a house and land package or planning a knockdown rebuild, we're here to help you understand your options and work out your next steps.
Ready to get started? Explore our home designs or visit a display home to see what's possible.
Visit one of our display homes or contact our team for more information. We’ll give you the expert advice and confidence you need to get started.
Knockdown rebuilds usually cost between $200,000 and $600,000 in Australia. This costing includes demolition, site preparation and construction. Factors like the size of the property, labour, materials, design complexity and local building regulations will impact your total pricing.
Yes, you will need to engage a demolition contractor to clear the site. But we put you in touch with our trusted partners to make the process seamless for you and ensure that you book in along the schedule, so you aren’t left without a place to live for a longer period of time than is necessary.
Domaine Homes partners with Construction Loan Specialists, who can advise you on your particular situation and your options with home financing. We know it’s important to consider every aspect of buying your dream home, including the financial demand, which is why we can connect you to professionals who will do the legwork for you, so you know exactly how much you can borrow.
At Domaine Homes, we’re proud to be transparent to ensure you’re clear on the process, every step of the way. When we give you a price, you can trust it has covered everything, including site costs.
A knockdown rebuild in Sydney typically costs between $200,000 and $600,000, depending on the site, home design, size and inclusions. However, your total project cost will depend on your site conditions and any additional requirements.
Yes. Building in a flood-prone or bushfire-prone area may involve additional construction requirements and costs. In bushfire-prone areas, your Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) can affect the materials and construction methods required. In flood-prone areas, minimum floor levels and other site conditions may influence your home's design and construction. We'll assess your site to identify these requirements and explain any associated costs before your contract is prepared.
Your knockdown rebuild timeframe depends on several factors, including the approval process, demolition scheduling, site conditions, and the weather. Design decisions and additional compliance requirements can also affect the project timeline.
As your existing home will need to be demolished before construction begins, you'll need to arrange alternative accommodation. Many homeowners choose to rent or stay with family during the build, so it's worth including accommodation costs in your overall budget.
Rest assured, our team will guide you through every stage of your knockdown rebuild, from design and approvals to demolition and construction, so you know what to expect along the way.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your location and find out whether we can help with your knockdown rebuild in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
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