Why Victorians are looking to knockdown rebuild for their new home

For many Victorian upsizers, the next move may be a brand-new home on the very block they already know and love.Across Melbourne’s established suburbs, the limited supply of quality family homes is narrowing options for those who need more space but want to stay close to schools, family, community and familiar routines.A knockdown rebuild can make room for the next stage without uprooting the life already in place.Anthony Garrubba, Burbank’s National General Manager – Marketing & Sales, says two questions are front of mind for families considering a knockdown rebuild: what will it cost, and how long will it take?“They’re the questions buyers are thinking about – and they’re the questions they should be asking,” he says.A knockdown rebuild offers a modern, high-quality home in the location that a homeowner already loves.The case for staying put and building anewMr Garrubba says many of the customers coming to Burbank today have lived in the same home for six to 10 years or more, building equity as their family has grown – only to find the house no longer fits.“They’re asking, do we sell and buy somewhere else, or do we stay here and build the home we now want?” Mr Garrubba says....