Knockdown rebuild (KDR) is one of the best ways to get a brand-new home in an established suburb — but only if you understand the process early.
Step 1: Feasibility (before you spend big)
- Confirm planning controls and what can be built on your block
- Check demolition constraints (asbestos, access, trees)
- Rough budget for site costs (demolition, services, earthworks)
Step 2: Design + documentation
In ACT, documentation quality matters. Better documentation = fewer variations later.
Step 3: Approvals + certifier pathway
Your timeframe can vary depending on documentation and authority response times.
Step 4: Demolition + service disconnections
Book these early. Delays often happen here.
Step 5: Build (site costs are where budgets move)
Rock, slope, drainage, retaining, temporary works — this is why we plan site costs carefully.
Step 6: Handover
Aim for a practical handover: defects list, compliance docs, warranties, and maintenance guide.
If you’re planning a KDR
Book an online appointment and we’ll map out your best pathway in ACT or NSW.