Knockdown rebuild · Bundaberg to Brisbane
Knockdown rebuild in Queensland
With Azura Building Group, turn your old home into something new and beautiful. We make knockdown rebuilds easy and affordable across Queensland.
Bundaberg & Wide Bay · Sunshine Coast · Brisbane
A new home, in the place you love
Stay where you are. Start again with a home designed for you.
Realising your dream home is something we can help with! If you love your location but the cost benefit to moving is no longer viable, then let's have a chat and consider all of the options.
Most people may not have all the information on hand to consider why knocking down and rebuilding could be a more cost effective option. At first glance, the costs can be scary, mostly as they are unknown! So we've outlined a few of the costs for you to get you started.
How can we help? When you begin to run a numbers check on your project, give us a call and we can meet for a no obligation free chat to ensure you have covered all the possible out of pocket expenses off.
Plan for the whole site
What are some of the elements I may need to consider?
- Planning, regulations & council codes
- Your neighbours & noise
- Your overall budget, including knocking down, removal and re-building
- Street frontage, setbacks and block depth
- Shape and slope of your land
- Driveway position and permissions
- Drainage and access to utilities such as sewer, water etc
- Street access for heavy machinery
- Power access and supply
- Existing or new infrastructure such as pools, sheds, etc
A knockdown rebuild example
Woody Point, Brisbane
See how the original Woody Point property was transformed into contemporary coastal homes. Explore the project story, interiors and plans.
View the Woody Point projectFrom first conversation to build
How does the process work?
There are a few steps in the process to knocking down and preparing to rebuild. Follow along below and always get in touch if you have any further questions.
Request plans & pricingStep 1 · Site assessment
Your New Home Consultant will get in touch to arrange a visit to the site to get an overall picture. From this meeting, we are trying to establish your objectives and thoughts around developing the site and potential suitable designs. There is no cost for this service. Local council regulations and overlays vary from block to block which are likely to drive planning and/or design considerations for your project.
Step 2 · Initial planning
Next, you have a no obligation, no cost meeting with one of our preferred planning or design consultants and your Azura New Home Consultant to have a preliminary discussion to the feasibility of the development and a preliminary budget would be established
Step 3 · Fee outline
Now the site feasibility has been reviewed and an ideal build budget has been established, a fee proposal will be provided to you free of charge outlining the site and any estimated planning costs associated with your design from either one of the homes in our designer range or a complete custom design. Once the fee proposal is accepted then you can move onto the design and application phase.
Step 4 · Design & site report phase
It is at this point we arrange all relevant site reports to be completed as required. These may involve slope stability reports, bushfire reports, identification surveys, HSTP reports, flood reports, acoustic reports etc. Simultaneously, we are designing your new home!
Step 5 · Build fee proposal
Once known reports have been ordered and completed, and your new home design has come to life in a plan set, we now send to these to our Estimator to price. This process can be complex and timely, especially if there is a considerable amount of input needed by external suppliers. We will keep you up to date on your pricing throughout the process.
Step 6 · Building contract
Hooray! You have accepted the price and we now exchange contracts!
Step 7 · Colour selection
Now that you have all of your structural elements in place, the fun begins with colours! Our friendly Colour Consultant will take you on a 3 hour journey of colours and materials to ensure your new home is just perfect!
Step 8 · Approvals & permits
We’re getting serious now! From colour selection, we begin to order all of the important elements such as working drawings, engineering and planning/council approvals. On receipt of a planning approval there are often a number of requirements and a list of fees/infrastructure charges to be paid by you. On your acceptance of these, we proceed to lodge for final building approval!
Step 9 · Start building!
Let the fun begin! You can now watch your new home come to life!
Before you begin
Frequently asked questions
Possible site costs?
When it comes to the hidden fees of building a house, few will be larger than site costs. In short, site costs are anything the base cost of building a home doesn’t cover. This includes things like site preparation, ensuring the stability of the land, construction materials, permits and the list goes on.
The soil tests and surveying will have a huge bearing on your site costs. These determine the amount of preparation you’ll need for your land.
If your building contract offers fixed site costs, this means you have a locked-in price for site costs. This price may be higher than the estimate you were originally given.
If your contract includes cost allowances, this means the price given to you for site costs is an estimate and could change depending on the circumstance. The likelihood of your builder offering fixed site costs will depend on your land and having accurate, reliable soil tests and surveying.
Who arranges demolition of the house?
We generally recommend for you to organise the demolition yourself. However, this is the riskiest bit of the whole KDRB process and where hidden fees and unexpected costs are most likely to appear. We highly recommend you seek at minimum 2 quotes to gain a better understanding of the costs. Of course, if you are not comfortable managing this part of the process, then we can quote to project manage the knockdown.
When it comes to the demolition cost, it will vary depending on the existing property. Expect to pay somewhere between $10,000 and $40,000, depending on the size of the home and the difficulty of the job. Things like tree removal and getting rid of asbestos will come out of your wallet. Asbestos for example can add $10,000 to your total cost.
What are some possible hidden costs?
Building in a flood-prone area requires your home to have bearers or joists instead of a concrete slab. Building in an area that’s prone to bushfire will mean council regulations, and complying with these will cost you extra.
We advise doing as much research as possible regarding your land, talking to someone at your local council, get some guidance from a trusted advisor. When it comes to building, surprises usually aren’t cheap. For example, you need to know what’s under the land as well as on top. Tree roots and old pipes will cost money, so better to know about them before you start your build.
How many payments are likely to take place?
Most people get a construction loan from their finance provider to cover the building costs of a knockdown rebuild. Usually, the loan will be given in stages (around 5-6), with the payments organised to match the building contract. During each stage of construction, the bank will send a valuer to the site, and payments will be made directly to the builder. Like all loans, there will be interest, and you’ll need to pay it back.
A downside of a knockdown rebuild over renovation is that all your costs will come in a short amount of time. With renovating, you can work out one part of the house, pay it off, then move on when you can. A knockdown rebuild is a much more all-in approach and may leave you with a large personal debt to pay off at the end of it. If possible, it’s best if you can afford at least ten percent more than you think you need to cover any unexpected expenses.
Love your location?
Reimagine your home.
Keep the address you love and create a home that works for the way you live now. Get in touch with Azura Building Group to discuss your knockdown rebuild.
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