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How long does it take to demolish a house?
Knocking down an old house then using that land for building a new home, known in the building industry as a ‘Knockdown Rebuild’ or just KDR, is a great option for those in the market for their dream…
Hybrid Timber and Steel Frame Homes: Everything you need to know
At Rawson Homes, we use the very best materials for all aspects of our homes. For our frames, this means we use a combination of timber and steel framing. It’s all part of our smarter construction…
How to finance a knockdown rebuild
Knocking down an existing home and rebuilding from scratch is a great way to get your dream home in your ideal location. But how do you finance a knockdown rebuild? To help you understand how to…
Should you renovate or detonate?
Renovate or rebuild? It’s a common quandary facing many homeowners who love the location of their property, but not the house on it. Maybe your current home is outdated or too small to accommodate a…
Taking your new home one step at a time: Buying land to build later.
Land + house = home. This equation can happen all at once, but there are good reasons for taking it one step at a time. Let’s look at the benefits and practicalities of how to buy land to build a…
Knock it down, then build again!
What should you do if you live in a great location but your house is far-from-ideal? Welcome to the idea of knockdown rebuild ! Whether you’ve outgrown your current home or whether your house has…
How do house and land packages work?
One of the easiest and least stressful ways to buy a new home, house and land packages are also an affordable way to get into the property market. Rawson Homes has a wide variety of packages…
The difference between turnkey, ready built & completed homes
Just like in any industry, building terms can be confusing for someone who doesn't work in the field. Particularly tricky are the terms: Turnkey Ready Built Completed That’s because different…
A buyers guide for ready built homes
There are all sorts of ways to buy a home, whether it’s your first home, an upsize or downsize house, or an investment property. You can, of course, buy an existing house. Maybe one built just a few…