A fresh perspective
Many savvy homeowners or cashed-up investors are rethinking renovations in favour of starting with a clean slate — knocking down an existing dwelling and rebuilding a new one.
Changing family needs over time can mean the cosy two-bedroom cottage you fell in love with is bursting at the seams when kids have come along. Or perhaps an older family member has moved in and another bathroom needs to be added, or the kids have flown the nest and your family home is too big for just a couple.
When a home no long suits the needs of the homeowners, generally one of two things happens: the homeowners renovate or relocate.
Both of these options can present challenges, says Phillipa Harrison from Rawson Homes. “Research shows that moving
