KNOCKDOWN REBUILD
REBUILD A BETTER L I F E N OW
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY KNOCKDOWN REBUILD? p.7
WHY CHOOSE DENNIS FAMILY HOMES?
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OUR KNOCKDOWN REBUILD SERVICE
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE
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KNOCKDOWN REBUILD JOURNEY
THE KNOCKDOWN REBUILD
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JOURNEY EXPLAINED
MEET OUR CUSTOMERS
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WHERE TO NOW?
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WHY KNOCKDOWN REBUILD?
LIVE A BRAND NEW LIFE AND STILL STAY LOCAL
Your home is so much more than bricks and mortar. It’s the school where your children thrive. The coffee shop where the barista knows your name. The community that makes you feel welcome. The local restaurant with special memories. But what happens when your house no longer meets your family’s needs? Whether your family has grown or your requirements have just changed, you deserve a home that lets you live a brand new life and still stay local. Knockdown Rebuild allows you to do just that. This is your opportunity to build your dream home, in the place where you and your family are happiest. Are you ready to transform your dream into reality?
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WHY CHOOSE D E N N I S FA M I LY HOMES?
WE UNDERSTAND THE THINGS THAT REALLY MATTER
With over 55 years experience, we’ve built literally thousands of homes for every type of family imaginable. But every build feels like our first, as we see the joy that comes when a new set of keys is handed over to unlock a dream. By sharing in this momentous journey with so many families, we’ve come to have a deep appreciation for the things that really matter, from keeping people up-to-date through every stage of their project through to focussing on the tiny details that make a home truly special. So with every new home we begin, our single greatest aim is to build trust. And we won’t rest until we’ve built complete trust with you.
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OUR KNOCKDOWN REBUILD SERVICE
There’s no question that building a new home is incredibly exciting. But we understand that it’s also quite daunting. You’re trusting a builder with the largest purchase you’re ever likely to make. And you’ll have to live with every decision. One comforting thing with a Knockdown Rebuild is that you already know you’re building in an area you love. And here are some more ways we can help reassure you throughout the process:
A SEAMLESS AND SUPPORTIVE EXPERIENCE We work with you every step of the way to ensure your new home design reflects your family and your version of luxury. A CLEAR AND TRANSPARENT PROCESS From our first conversation to the moment we hand over your keys, we’re open and honest about what we can and can’t offer. We don’t make promises we can’t keep. AN OUTCOME DESIGNED TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS Our professional and passionate construction team strive to deliver your dream home and always exceed your expectations.
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THE JOURNEY Dennis Family Homes has a step-by-step process that makes building a home feel easy.
01.FREE SITE INSPECTION
02. ONE-ON-ONE D E S I G N C O N S U LTAT I O N
03. INITIAL DEPOSIT
04. CONFIRMATION
05. PREPARE FOR DEMOLITION
06. TOWN PLANNING & REPORT AND CONSENT (IF REQUIRED)
07. SHOWROOM APPOINTMENT
08. HIA CONTRACT SIGNING
09. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION & DEMOLITION
10. CONSTRUCTION
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01.FREE SITE INSPECTION Take the first step towards building your dream home.
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Provide a clear copy of the land title, plan of subdivision or Section 32.
DENNIS FAMILY HOMES WILL
Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will perform a no-obligation preliminary site inspection. We may identify potential construction implications such as overhead power lines, parking restrictions, adjoining structures on boundaries, site access issues or vegetation.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will conduct preliminary research which may identify town planning requirements, restrictive covenants or local council requirements of your block.
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02. ONE-ON-ONE D E S I G N C O N S U LTAT I O N Defining your lifestyle, needs, and vision.
DENNIS FAMILY HOMES WILL
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will take the time to get to know you and your family. Discuss your ideas, styles and vision with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist to help us gain a true understanding of how we can bring it all to life.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will work with you and recommend a home design that suits your block, to create a beautiful space that resonates with your lifestyle and personal aesthetic.
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Provide you with an overview of your site feasibility, any construction constraints, floorplan and estimated price.
03. INITIAL DEPOSIT Make it official.
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Pay an initial deposit of $3,000. Obtain a soil test report, detailed site survey, re-establishment survey and property service information.
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Work with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist and sign off an initial sales agreement, including a preliminary markup plan, preliminary estimate, preliminary siting plan and Authority to Proceed.
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04. CONFIRMATION Review every detail for peace of mind.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will present the Confirmation Document including plans and pricing.
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Work with your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist to finalise your variations and sign the Confirmation Document.
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Pay Confirmation Deposit of $5,000.
05. PREPARE FOR DEMOLITION Prepare for a new beginning.
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Arrange the installation of an underground electricity pit through your energy provider prior to construction commencing.
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Order an arborist report and apply for a tree or vegetation removal permit if required.
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Notify the tenants if applicable. Arrange disconnection and removal of all necessary existing services to the property to ensure that the existing home will be demolished in a safe manner. Including where applicable: - Sewer and Stormwater disconnections. - Water disconnection. - Gas disconnection. - Electrical disconnection. - Telecommunications and Internet disconnection. - Please refer to our “Guide to Demolition” for more information.
06. TOWN PLANNING & REPORT AND CONSENT (IF REQUIRED) We help you navigate the process.
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Assist you with town planning drawings and a relevant planning report. Our appointed Town Planner will then guide you through the planning process.
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Assist you with the Report and Consent application via the local council, if required.
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Once your town planning application or Report and Consent (if required) is approved, we’ll start to prepare your HIA building contract.
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07. SHOWROOM APPOINTMENT Make your home your own.
“THIS WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST PARTS OF THE JOURNEY!” - Kay, Brighton East
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Work with one of our experienced Interior Designers to select the style and finishes that will bring your vision to life.
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Make the choices that will make your new home truly your own. Choose details like Caesarstone®, your brick colours, tiles, carpet, and appliances. This is the time to add the finishing touches to your dream.
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See your dream home come to life both inside and out with Vision, our state-of-the-art colour visualisation tool.
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We’ll advise you of colour upgrade costs. Sign off on your colour and electrical variations. These will be included in your Housing Industry Association (HIA) building contract.
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08. HIA CONTRACT SIGNING Your roadmap to success.
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Your Knockdown Rebuild Specialist will book a contract appointment and present your HIA contract for signing.
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Sign off the HIA building contract. Pay the balance of 5% deposit.
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09. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION & DEMOLITION Prepare your site for transformation.
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Our Pre-site Coordinator will apply for a building permit.
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Review your final construction plan and sign it off. Demolish your old home and provide us with a vacant and clean block or site.
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Arrange the second soil test. Our highly skilled Site Supervisor will conduct an inspection to confirm that the site meets our requirements to commence building.
10. CONSTRUCTION See your dream come to life.
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Attend a pre-site meeting with your Site Supervisor.
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Our highly skilled Construction Team will build your dream home. Your Site Supervisor will communicate with you frequently about the progress of construction, so that you can relax while your vision becomes a reality.
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HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
SUZANA & WILL Melbourne VIC Absolutely hands down fantastic build. From the beginning to the end. We are two months living in our home and so far we can’t fault the quality. Best decision ever to build with Dennis Family Homes. From the moment we went in and spoke with our Consultant, who ensured all our needs were met, through to the amazing colour room experience, right through to our Construction Manager and Supervisor. The whole experience was amazing. Thank you Dennis Family!
MR & MRS MAHER Boronia VIC Our Sales Consultant and Site Supervisor provided excellent service and our build was very smooth. We recently moved into our Cosgrove 313 Classic and have already recommended Dennis Family Homes to a friend. Highly recommended.
ANTHONY Springvale South VIC Our home was exactly what we wanted! Our Sales Consultant was very knowledgeable and took the time to discuss every aspect of our build. We would definitely recommend Dennis Family Homes to anyone looking to do a Knockdown Rebuild.
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WHERE WE BUILD
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TRUST AN AWARD-WINNING BUILDER Dennis Family Homes has won numerous awards for quality and design excellence over the years.
2019 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA)
Best Display Home HIA South East Gippsland Housing Awards $300,001 - $400,000 Mortlake 293S Boulevard, Waterford Rise Estate 2018 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA) 2018 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards
Best Volume Builder Display Home $300,001 - $400,000 & $400,001 - $500,000. Lakewood 333 & Whitfield 363 home designs - Mt Duneed 2017 WINNER, HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (HIA) 2017 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards
Best Volume Builder Display Home $250,000 to $350,000 Brookdale 293 home design - Armstrong Creek
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READY TO REBUILD YOUR DREAM?
SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR KNOCKDOWN REBUILD S P E C I A L I S T S TO D AY.
This brochure is not a contract and is not binding. All images are for illustration purposes only and are not to scale. Unless otherwise specified, images may include (i) optional, additional cost upgrades such as facade render, feature tiles and cladding, feature appliances and fireplaces and wood burners, custom built stairs, driveway and concrete paths and/or (ii) items not supplied by Dennis Family Homes such as landscaping, decking, water features, retaining walls, window furnishings, light fittings, furniture and decorator items. While all reasonable care has been taken to ensure accuracy on publication, the information published may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances, laws and regulations without notice. Your New Home Contract will set out all binding terms and up-to-date information. It is recommended that you seek independent legal and financial advice before entering into any binding contracts or obligations. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2021 Dennis Family Intellectual Property Pty Ltd ACN 125 258 237. Dennis Family Homes Pty Ltd is a registered building practitioner. Licence Number CDB-U 49195 (VIC) and 173511C (NSW). DFH8589
