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When you’ve outgrown your home or it simply doesn’t suit the way you want to live anymore, what do you do? You can move, renovate and/or extend, or demolish your existing home and construct a better-designed, better-built abode in its place. Called a

The premise is simple. You knock down an old dwelling — one that is dated or dilapidated, too small or poorly designed — and build in its place a home that optimises the site and offers you all the space and inclusions your family needs. Unsurprising

When arriving at this coastal-style oasis, the first thought that comes to mind is ‘wow’ (cue starry eyes emoji). From the sleek white facade to the stunning alfresco and pool area at the rear, each element has been meticulously chosen to create the

Blessed with a prime location on Sydney’s North Shore but saddled with an older single-storey home that was far too small and in need of major renovation, the property owners decided the best solution was to scrap the existing dwelling and build some

Knockdown-rebuilds are not just for those with more family than space. They are ideal for downsizers, too, as this new home in Sydney’s inner-west attests. Says Daniel Logue, General Manager, Fairmont Homes NSW, “The home was built for a downsizing c

When you’ve dedicated the last 30 years to building spectacular homes for other people, the prospect of building the home you plan to retire in is truly exciting. This was the situation in which Dr Tracy and Dr Paul Wakefield, owners of Appalachian,

What do you do when you’ve outgrown your home? Sell up and buy somewhere else, renovate, or knock down the family home and build a new one in its place? A knockdown-rebuild allows you to stay where you love but upgrade your lifestyle, and it gives yo

If you’ve decided to go down the project home route, you can take a virtual tour, which is a good way to get an initial sense of whether a design appeals. And you can scrutinise floor plans on a builder’s website to see what’s located where, but ther

It is often very difficult to know just where to start when you embark on what is an exciting adventure — building a new home. There are so many options when it comes to design, layout and upgrades it can be hard to visualise what will work best for

Bring your vision of luxury family living to life in a home that offers a multitude of opportunities to customise it to your unique style. Like things bright and airy? With the Grandworth Newbury 37 you can let even more light into the magnificent op

Boasting a classical yet modern facade and an interior designed for luxurious yet casual living, this exquisite new display home from Buildcraft Constructions perfectly showcases the custom builder’s design and construction expertise and eye for deta

The San Marino suite of home designs is one of McDonald Jones’ most loved ranges. One of the latest versions — the San Marino Manor 16 — was created to offer more everyday luxuries for living and entertaining, and to encourage stronger family connect

Kooyong means “resting place” and this cutting-edge display home, aptly named The Kooyong, is not just about contemporary luxury — it’s a family home that offers a sense of sanctuary. “The double-storey home captures the essence and intelligence of e

Planned for modern living, this stunning architect-designed SHAWOOD home by Sekisui House delivers an uncompromising level of comfort and sophistication. The home’s functional and organic design principles offer buyers the ultimate lifestyle, enhance

For future homeowners who know exactly what they want, or have an especially challenging building site, there is no substitute for a bespoke, custom-built abode. Finding a reputable custom builder is the first, and perhaps most important, step on the

For almost half a century, Varcon Group has been lauded for its architectural innovation and construction expertise, bringing to life an impressive range of masterpiece developments across Victoria. “Our latest bespoke design, Wildlife, has been prou

There is no higher honour than Australian Home of the Year, which is precisely the accolade JW Constructions won at the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards for this impeccably built, skillfully designed Queensland home. A stunning river-frontage h

From the spacious living areas and multipurpose media room to the inviting pool flanked by a well-equipped cabana, this is a home designed for easy living. Light-filled and airy, it is home to a professional couple with two young girls and a testamen

Proudly sponsored by PAAL Kit Homes Kit, modular and prefabricated homes, available in myriad styles, offer a raft of practical solutions to a diverse range of common building challenges. Kit and modular homes are also a sensible option for those fac

With a decades-long passion for interior design, Samantha knew instantly she had found the home she wanted to build for her family when she and her husband David came across Harkaway Homes just over 10 years ago. With previous experience in building

With a stunning location in NSW’s Central Tablelands, the empty-nester owners wanted a home that would set the scene for the next chapter in their lives. “The style they wanted was ‘classic country’ and it was important that the home be fully self-su

Whether building a new home or renovating an existing one, it’s important to remember that sourcing the right products and service providers is essential if you want a quality abode that will last you through the years. The foundations upon which you

A 70-acre site in a tranquil rural location in Titaatee Creek on NSW’s Mid North Coast, proved the ideal place for Elaine and Andrew, a shipwright by trade, to build their new home. Now empty-nesters, they decided the time was right for a lifestyle c

Home automation technology is booming, and many things can now be controlled wirelessly within the home. Designed for Australian houses, AirTouch is a smart climate controller delivering greater comfort and energy savings from ducted air-conditioners