Love your suburb. Rebuild the home. Start again, without moving.
Replace an outdated house with a custom Dezire residence built for the way your family lives now. We guide your site feasibility, CDC/DA pathway, architectural design, and end-to-end build under one accountable roof.
Keep the address. Build a home that finally fits.
A knockdown rebuild lets you stay in the street, school catchment and community you already love, while replacing an ageing home with a modern residence designed precisely around your family's future.
Stay in Your Suburb
Keep your children in their schools, protect your commute routines, and hold onto the neighbours and lifestyle you have spent years building.
Beyond Renovation Limits
Renovations are often constrained by old foundations, low ceilings, dark corridors and costly surprises. Rebuilding starts with an uncompromised clean canvas.
Block-Specific Design
We capture winter sun, account for slope and drainage, respect council setback envelopes, and maximise your usable backyard and indoor-outdoor flow.
Energy & Acoustic Comfort
Brand new high-performance insulation, double glazing, modern slab engineering and 7-star BASIX thermal efficiency eliminate draughts and high energy bills.
Why Sydney families choose to rebuild.
Selling, paying stamp duty, agent commissions and relocation costs often totals more than $150,000 without adding a cent of equity to your living space.
Zero Stamp Duty Penalty
Avoid NSW real estate transfer stamp duty, selling agent marketing fees, conveyancing and moving costs. Every dollar invested goes directly into your brand new home.
Maximised Land Value
An outdated home drags down high-value land. Replacing it with a high-specification custom residence unlocks immediate architectural distinction and long-term equity.
Customised for Modern Living
Open plan family hubs, dedicated work-from-home suites, butler's pantries, upstairs rumpus rooms, and seamless alfresco dining tailored to your routine.
7-Year Structural Warranty
Full Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) insurance, statutory 6-year structural defect warranty, and brand new appliance manufacturer guarantees.
From site assessment to keys in hand: 6 transparent stages.
Knockdown rebuild involves specific demolition, council approvals and site engineering steps. Here is how Dezire Homes manages the journey from start to finish.
01. Site Feasibility & Block Assessment
We review your block dimensions, street frontage, ground slope, stormwater discharge, sewer easements, council LEP/DCP zoning, and significant trees to determine clear building parameters early.
- Contour & Detail Survey
- Title & Easement Verification
- Zoning & Envelope Capacity
- Stormwater & Fall Assessment
"We uncover critical site parameters before you spend thousands on unsuitable design drafts."
02. Brief, Floorplans & Concept Design
We translate your family's lifestyle into custom floorplans. From zoned children's retreats and guest suites to indoor-outdoor alfresco spaces, every square metre is tailored to your block's orientation.
- Bespoke Architectural Layout
- Passive Solar Orientation
- 3D Façade Concept Visualisation
- Preliminary Cost Estimate
"A residence shaped exclusively around how you live, cook, entertain, and recharge."
03. Approval Pathway (CDC or Council DA)
We manage the entire planning submission. Depending on your property, we pursue fast-tracked Complying Development (CDC) or lodge a tailored Development Application (DA) with your local council.
- Private Certifier CDC Review
- Council DA & SEE Preparation
- BASIX 7-Star Thermal Compliance
- Engineering & Drainage Sign-Off
"Zero guesswork or bureaucratic delay. We navigate certification on your behalf."
04. Demolition Coordination & Approvals
We coordinate service abolishments (gas, power, water disconnections), tree removal permits, asbestos clearance, and licensed demolition to deliver a clean, certified site ready for excavation.
- Utility Service Abolishments
- Tree Protection & Removal Approvals
- Asbestos Clearance Certificate
- Site Peg-Out & Sediment Fencing
"Safe, compliant demolition with zero liability or hazardous surprises for your family."
05. Dedicated Construction & Milestones
Your dedicated Site Supervisor oversees excavation, slab pour, framing, brickwork, lock-up, and luxury finishes. You receive regular milestone walk-throughs and transparent progress updates.
- Independent Staged Inspections
- Dedicated Site Supervisor
- Premium Material Specification
- Client Progress Milestones
"Meticulous craftsmanship with scheduled on-site inspections at every key stage."
06. Practical Completion & Handover
Following thorough quality assurance, private certifier inspection and issue of your Occupation Certificate (OC), we welcome you home with a complete handover pack, warranties and aftercare support.
- Occupation Certificate (OC) Secured
- Comprehensive Quality Audit
- Appliance & Warranty Dossier
- Post-Handover Maintenance Period
"Walk straight into a finished, gleaming custom residence ready for living."
What we check before you knock down.
Every Sydney residential lot comes with site-specific attributes. Our upfront assessment eliminates costly engineering revisions later.
Topography & Fall
Slope determines whether the home requires drop-edge beams, split-level floorplans, retaining walls or charged stormwater systems.
Sewer & Easements
Sydney Water infrastructure or council stormwater drainage easements dictate where your building footprint can sit safely on the lot.
Solar Aspect
We map north-facing living zones and private open spaces to capture natural warmth in winter and minimize air-conditioning load.
Zoning Overlays
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL), flood planning maps, acoustic aircraft corridors or heritage conservation zones that dictate building materials.
Explore our signature design pathways.
Whether your style leans toward crisp coastal Hamptons, warm modern contemporary, or timeless French Provincial, each home is custom tailored to your site.
The Pavilions Residence
Linear architectural geometry, expansive cantilevered eaves, warm timber accents and floor-to-ceiling glass that dissolves indoor-outdoor boundaries.
The Montauk Manor
Crisp weatherboard detailing, grand pitched gables, wainscoting wall panelling, marble-look finishes and light-filled open breezeways.
The Bordeaux Estate
Regal wrought-iron balustrades, classical mouldings, grand double-height foyer, natural stone fireplaces and timeless symmetry.
Every detail managed. Nothing left to chance.
We consolidate architectural creativity, council approvals, cost estimating and precision construction into a single, cohesive team.
Fixed-Price Clarity
Our detailed schedules of finishes and engineering reviews provide comprehensive price certainty before demolition starts.
No Hidden PC SurprisesDemolition Handled
We take full ownership of safe demolition, asbestos management, site clearance, tree protection and service abolishments.
Certified Site ClearanceCDC Fast-Tracking
Where properties qualify under NSW Housing SEPP, we utilize private certifiers to secure approvals in weeks, not months.
Fast-Tracked CertifierSingle Point of Contact
No finger-pointing between designers and builders. You work with one dedicated Project Manager from start to turnkey finish.
100% AccountableNavigating Sydney planning: CDC vs Council DA.
Understanding the approval pathway early saves months of delay. Dezire Homes assesses your block's Section 10.7 certificate to recommend the best strategy.
Complying Development (CDC)
Fast-tracked approval issued by an accredited private certifier under the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). Requires no public neighbour notification or council meetings.
Development Application (DA)
Lodged with your local municipal council (e.g. Hills Shire, Blacktown, Camden, Hornsby). Ideal for non-standard blocks, envelope variations, heritage conservation areas or steep slopes.
BASIX 7-Star Standards
NSW requires strict thermal comfort, energy reduction and water conservation scores. We integrate high-grade glass, solar design, rainwater tanks and insulation directly into drawings.
Demolition Approval
Demolition can be approved either under your main CDC / DA package or through a separate fast-tracked Demolition DA, ensuring zero downtime once site works commence.
Everything you need to know about knockdown rebuild.
Clear, transparent answers to the questions Sydney homeowners ask us most often.
Ready to discover what's possible on your block?
Book a confidential Site Feasibility Review with Dezire Homes. We will examine your property dimensions, slope, planning controls, and provide clear architectural guidance.
What Happens Next?
Within 24 business hours, our planning team will review your address, zoning, and aerial cadastre. We then schedule a 30-minute feasibility video consultation or on-site walk-through.
Book Site Feasibility Call
Complete this form and our planning director will prepare your property assessment.