Knockdown and Rebuild

Love where you live, but not the house? A knockdown rebuild could be the answer. If your block still suits you, but your home no longer does, starting again can make far more sense.

At Residential Attitudes, we can help you knock down your existing home and build a new one in its place. Whether you call it a knockdown rebuild or a demo and build, the idea is simple. Keep the location you love and create a home that suits how you live now.

The benefits of a knockdown rebuild

A knockdown rebuild gives you the freedom to start over without starting from scratch. Here’s what’s on the table:

Stay Where You Belong

A knockdown rebuild means you don’t have to leave the community you’ve built. Keep your kids in the same school, your neighbours next door and your favourite café down the road.

Built For How You Really Live

Every block has its own opportunities, and a knockdown rebuild lets you make the most of them. Natural light, privacy, outdoor living and a layout that actually works for your household, whether that’s a home office, a guest room or somewhere for the kids to spread out. Our designs aren’t off the shelf. You can personalise the design, façade and finishes, injecting your attitude so it actually suits your block.

Save Where It Counts

You already own the land, so a knockdown rebuild skips stamp duty and selling costs altogether. That’s money staying in your pocket, not going to an agent, while a brand new home adds to the value of your land.

Better energy efficiency and lower maintenance come standard from day one, and with more homeowners planning for solar, battery infrastructure and an EV in the driveway, it’s worth building for the future now rather than retrofitting later. We’ll take you through the full cost picture, so you can plan with confidence.

How We Help

No two blocks are the same We can point you toward demolition companies to suit your circumstances, including options for recycling materials where that matters to you. You’ll manage the demolition yourself, but our teams will be with you at every other stage, from understanding your block through to design, approvals and construction, so you’re never figuring it out alone.

Love your location? Let’s rethink the house.

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Residential Attitudes home design in Perth, the Double Vision display home main bedroom with deep green feature wall

Does Residential Attitudes provide a demo and build service?

If the thought of renovation or moving makes your head spin because you love where you live but not what you live in, We can assist you with an end-to-end demo and build service. Stay right where you are: Building a new home doesn’t mean you have to change suburbs. Get exactly what you want: Select from our single or double storey collections or we can design a custom home just for you. Save: Save money by not having to pay stamp duty and sales commission fees. Timeframe: As one of WA’s largest home builders, we can make sure you get into your new home within a suitable time frame.

Why should I build a two-storey home?

As block sizes in your favourite suburbs get smaller, a key benefit to building a 2 storey home is being able to build a family sized home without losing out on your alfresco space. We focus on building quality, highly affordable 2 storey homes in WA to provide you with the best option for your family now that will grow with you over the years. Our double storey collection includes narrow lot and rear strata options to give you a brand-new home, with savvy space saving solutions.

How long does it take to build a new home?

There are many factors to consider when building a new home. The complexity of the site, the design and the current building climate are components that will determine how long the build will take. Turn-key finishings will also add to build time.

What is a turn-key package?

A fully completed house and land package option that is designed and built move-in ready,

What is a house and land package?

We make it easy for our clients with a wide range of stylish single storey and double storey home designs and house and land packages in popular Perth suburbs. So you don’t have to find your own solution to suit your lifestyle and budget, whether you’re a first home buyer, already on the property ladder or an investor. An added bonus, by purchasing a package, you end up with one final cost so you only require one loan and save on unnecessary fees and charges.

Do I need to have land before I choose a home builder?

No, you don’t need to have land before you choose your builder, you can choose from our vast collection of single or double storey designs. No matter whether your block is narrow, square, or even house behind a house we will have a design that fits Or, if you thinking about a house and land package, we can do the work for you. Our dedicated team of professionals are always working to make the latest and greatest package selections available for you and have access to exclusive lots, which is why we have such an extensive range. You can contact us here and we can tailor a solution for you.

Titled block, untitled block – what’s the difference?

When demand is high, land may be unable to be developed quickly enough to meet consumer requirements. So lots can be sold prior to the development being fully finished, and may still require the provision of services such as roads, curbing, footpaths, water and power before a building licence can be submitted and building can commence. A titled lot will all for building to commence faster as there are fewer restrictions to cause delays.