Knock down rebuild

Many issues need to be considered when doing your budgets for a knock down rebuild I have listed some below: Location Land size  Street setbacks  Cost of land Area growth Tax implications Finance Council Street scape Market These items are all pivotal components in the knock down rebuild process to returning you a profit.
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Knock down rebuild land cost Buying property with the intention of a knock down rebuild needs to be carefully thought out and here is a handy tip.  Do not over spend stick to your budget; this can be harder than most would think when in the heat of the auction battle.  
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Knock down rebuild design for the future. I have been advising a few clients lately to make space at the rear of their properties to fit another dwelling in the future. Some of our clients have been a little tight for finance lately to complete a two home build with their knock down rebuild project. So my advice was to build one home as close to the front boundary with enough space for a rear access driveway for easy second
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Surrounded by suburbs like Templestowe and Eltham, View Bank is certainly among some of the best North Eastern suburbs addresses.  Being only 18km to the CBD offers a great location for a knock down rebuild new home your family.  With our custom home design service we are able to create your dream home and guarantee the whole building process would be effortless.  
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Last weekend I was at a knock down rebuild site in Lower Plenty and I was surprised by the suburbs natural beauty. The knock down rebuild was overlooking plenty of tree tops and what a view it was. Lower Plenty is certainly a unique way of having a great natural environment to live in and just 16km from the CBD. 
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We are currently pricing many knock down rebuild sites in Eltham and I believe Eltham to be a suburb to keep on the radar for the future.  Most lots are of good size and the homes are ageing with maintenance being a large burden for their owners. The clients we are currently working for have seen an opportunity with a knock down rebuild in Eltham to capitalize on the location.  Eltham is located between St Helena and Viewbank just 20km
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Last weekend I was at a knock down rebuild site in Montmorency. This quiet little suburb nestled between Eltham and Templestowe is definitely an area to keep an eye on the future.  Montmorency is well positioned being close to the major arterials for easy city access and full of treed landscapes.  Homes in this area are prime targets for knock down rebuilds and will be great investment in the years to come being only 18km from the CBD.  
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We are currently working on  a project in Templestowe which is a knock down rebuild and the bank in this case Westpac required the existing home to be standing before they would clear the project for approval. Another client asked if it was necessary to have the home standing for loan approval and from our experience the answer is definitely yes. 
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Looking for a new home with a knock down rebuild, thought should be put into the positioning of the home on the lot. There are many reasons why thought should be put into location of your new home on your lot I have listed a couple.  Orientation to benefit from the winter sun and summer shade.  Future sub-division.  Views and aspect. If future sub-division is part of your vision then care needs to be taken to provide
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Many clients ask about the first steps to a knock down rebuild process. At Berstan Homes we arrange a meeting and site inspection to appraise the site for suitability. The next step is to have a feature survey undertaken which will give a clear outline of the surrounding building setbacks as well as trees and other existing features. Once the survey is completed this will enable a more accurate site appraisal enabling a concept design to be drafted. Some of
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