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How much does it cost to knockdown and rebuild a house?
What is a knockdown rebuild? Put simply, ‘knockdown rebuild’ is the term that sums up the process of demolishing an existing house and building a new home on the same land. You might immediately…

Why you should knockdown and rebuild your house
What is a knockdown rebuild? A knockdown rebuild is a two-step process to creating a brand new home on a block of land where another house already stands. First, the existing house is knocked down…

Considering a knockdown rebuild? Get started with this guide.
What is a knockdown rebuild? Knockdown rebuild is the industry term for when a homeowner decides to demolish an existing house and build another in its place. Known as KDR for short, a knockdown…

Understanding the knockdown rebuild process
At Rawson Homes, we believe in open and regular communication, knowing our customers will have many questions during their Knockdown Rebuild journey. We’re with you every step of the way. Here’s a…

How many rooms do you need in your new home?
It’s easy to get carried away while designing a layout for your dream home. These days, modern house floorplans can include everything from a guest room, powder room, study and extra bedrooms, as…

How to maximise the value of your block of land
There comes a time for many homeowners when they need to sit down and consider the question: should I knock down my house and rebuild? If this is to be your forever home and it’s in a location you…

How to choose an interior colour scheme for your new home
Do you love the minimalist, grey, or moody tones of new modern homes, or are you obsessed with the crisp white and coastal palette that has become synonymous with a Hamptons-style home ? Choosing the…

Build better together: the key to building your new home
Building a home is an exciting and daunting time full of paint swatches, legal paperwork, budget spreadsheets and floor plans. At Rawson Homes, we believe that building a new home should be an…

Why build a custom home with Rawson Tailored
Building a custom home seems like the type of decision that could blow your budget out of the water. But creating the home that you want now (and into the future) doesn’t need to come with a Grand…