Knock down rebuild

Berstan Homes has just been awarded a 49 square knock down rebuild in Pascoe Vale. The build involves the construction of a five bedroom three bathroom home with large open plan living areas. An alfresco is just one point of difference in this magnificent abode spanning the full width of the home to maximise the outdoor living area.
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With the amount of older homes being knocked down and rebuilt in the Kew area and surrounding suburbs, people are asking me why?.   The answers are many; Better design, low maintenance, able to create your own style, value adding, more environmentally friendly construction, green living solutions are just a few. With a clever design Berstan Homes can create the perfect family home in Kew and its many surrounding suburbs.
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One of the benefits of doing a knock down rebuild with Berstan Homes is that you are able to stay in the same area that you know and love.   Through doing a knock down rebuild you remain, generally speaking, in an area that is already established with amenities.  Knock down rebuild saves the worry of having to make new friends like you would if you bought a new home. By choosing to do a knock down rebuild with Berstan
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Berstan Homes has just been awarded a knock down rebuild project in Rosanna and the clients are cashing in there extra land. The knock down rebuild consists of the demolition of the existing home and the new build of two homes on the same site. estimates for the knock down new build are showing the costs involved for the project are close to being negative once the second home is sold. This is a great way for the clients to
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When considering a knock down rebuild your land size is a very important factor. The land must be large enough for your purpose and easements can also play a major role in the ability to build your project.  Thought must also be put into the access for the rear property if two or more homes are to be built on the site.
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When doing your research into knock down rebuilds, one item often overlooked are the councils views on knock down rebuilds. There are without a doubt some councils that are very challenging to deal with.
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Berstan Homes has just completed a knock down rebuild in Melbourne with a very unique kitchen feature.  The kitchen has been arranged in a U-shape with a twist, on the rear wall are a group of what looks like cupboards with full length doors. Behind these doors on one side the pantry and the other hides the laundry working area. Laundries and pantries are not really attractive areas but by using this method we have been able to create a
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Many of clients commonly ask about our shower bases. Berstan Homes choose tiled shower bases in most cases due to their functionality and appeal.  There is a limitless amount of different tiles available in the numerous tile stores and just as many layout and combinations that can be achieved creating a stunning effect.
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Berstan Homes has just completed a knock down rebuild in Oak Park and the entire floor area was Bamboo.  Many of our clients are now choosing Bamboo rather than conventional timber flooring for numerous reasons.  Bamboo is a sustainable product being fast growing and low impact harvesting for the environment. The look of the Bamboo is very similar to conventional timber flooring and very cost effective in comparison. 
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Berstan Homes has just been awarded a knock down rebuild in Seaford. The Home was extensively damaged by fire prior to Christmas and will need to be demolished, luckily no on was hurt.  The home we are building on site will be a custom design with some unique requests by our client in regards to acoustics. An only true way to have a design you can call your own is a custom designed home.
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