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Knockdown and Rebuild with Eight Homes: Reimagine Your Home Without Relocating
iBuildNew Editorial TeamMay 26, 20254 min read
If your current home no longer meets your lifestyle needs, but you love your neighbourhood, a knockdown and rebuild (KDRB) may be the perfect solution.
Eight Homes offers a simplified, transparent, and customer-focused approach to help you replace your old home with a brand-new, modern design, right on your existing block.
Why Consider a Knockdown and Rebuild?
Stay in the Location You Love
Relocating can be disruptive; changing schools, lengthening commutes, and leaving behind your local community. Rebuilding allows you to stay connected to the life you’ve built, without sacrificing convenience or comfort.
Upgrade to a Modern, Efficient Home
Replacing an outdated home with a new one means you can enjoy modern layouts, better energy efficiency, and smart home technology. It’s an opportunity to design a residence that aligns with your current lifestyle and future plans.
A Smarter Alternative to Renovation
While renovations might seem more straightforward, they often reveal unexpected issues and escalating costs. A knockdown rebuild offers a more predictable and cost-effective solution, with clear pricing and fewer surprises.
Affordability: Big Dreams Don’t Need a Big Budget
You don’t need to spend hundreds of thousands on a custom build to get the home you want. Eight Homes’ knockdown and rebuild solution offers a smarter, more affordable way to upgrade—right where you already live.
Skip the costly renovations and avoid the hassle of moving suburbs. Choose a home design that fits your lifestyle and your budget, with fixed pricing, low deposits, and a straightforward build process.
Boost Property Value
A newly built home on a well-located block can significantly increase your property’s market value, making a knockdown and rebuild a strong long-term investment.
Eight Homes has developed a structured and supportive process to guide homeowners through every step of their knockdown and rebuild journey. Here's what to expect:
1. Information Session
Begin with an overview of what Eight Homes offers, and discuss your goals for the new build.
2. Property Inspection
An expert will assess the suitability of your chosen design for your site, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
3. Display Home Walkthrough
Visit display homes to explore layouts, façades, and finishes that align with your preferences.
4. Finance Assessment
Through finance partner Park Group, Eight Homes offers a no-obligation session to assess your borrowing capacity and build a financial plan.
5. Custom Home Proposal
With your wishlist in hand, Eight Homes prepares a tailored proposal, highlighting any site-specific considerations or constraints.
6. Sales Sign-Off
You’ll receive a preliminary quote and draft plans. A preliminary contract fee is paid to progress to the next stage.
7. Preliminary Contract
Upon completion of surveys and site reports, you’ll receive concept plans refined to your block’s conditions.
8. Colour Selections
Work with a Colour Consultant to personalise your new home’s finishes, fixtures, and design features.
9. Contract Signing
Finalise your selections and building contract. A Pre-site Client Manager is assigned to support you through the next phases.
10. Site Preparation
Before construction, you’ll complete necessary steps such as service disconnection, demolition permits, and power applications.
11. Permits and Approvals
Once demolition is complete, Eight Homes manages all relevant building permits, ensuring a smooth transition to construction.
12. Construction Begins
With all approvals in place and financing confirmed, building your new home officially commences.
Financing Your Knockdown Rebuild
Financing a knockdown rebuild involves accounting for both demolition and new construction costs.
Eight Homes, in collaboration with Park Group, provides expert guidance to help you explore options such as refinancing or increasing your mortgage. The goal is to make the entire process both financially manageable and stress-free.
Partner with a Trusted Builder
Choosing Eight Homes for your knockdown rebuild means partnering with a team that values clarity, customer experience, and quality craftsmanship. With fixed-price contracts and a clearly defined process, you'll know exactly what to expect at every stage of your journey.
Home designs by Eight Homes in Victoria
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Leny 1-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfect for growing families, with privacy and connection
from $295,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
222.34m²
10.5m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Vexa 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
Flexible layouts created around the way you live
from $378,900*
Double
5
3.5
2
335.46m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
344.11m²
14m
28m
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $381,900*
Double
5
3
2
345.32m²
14m
25m
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 5-52
by Eight Homes, VIC
Your personal haven for relaxation
from $490,900*
Double
4
4
2
483.1m²
15m
30m
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Marlow 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed for couples, singles, and young families alike
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199.56m²
12.5m
28m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $407,900*
Double
4
2
2
388.99m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lumo 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
Lumo 2-17 will bring the family together
from $199,900*
Single
3
2
2
153.26m²
12.5m
21m
Home design
Knockdown Rebuilds
by Eight Homes, VIC
Love your location, but not your home?
Double
4
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Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $386,900*
Double
5
3
2
363.9m²
16m
25m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Elessene 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with convenience and lifestyle in mind
from $402,900*
Double
4
2
2
385.36m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $400,900*
Double
5
3
2
394.47m²
14m
28m
+7
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
With functional family living in mind
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.23m²
14m
25m
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
14m
30m
+8
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.51m²
12.5m
28m
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
14m
29m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Emba 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
A four-bedroom gem
from $205,900*
Single
4
2
2
167.66m²
11.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Kubo 1-14
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Kubo 1-14 packs a punch for its compact size
from $186,900*
Single
3
2
1
127.69m²
10.5m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Niva 2-18
by Eight Homes, VIC
The 19sq Niva 2-18 is perfect for young families
from $212,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.26m²
12.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zuno 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
A great choice for larger families
from $227,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.64m²
12.5m
27m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Yana 4-19
by Eight Homes, VIC
Suited to 14m wide lots
from $217,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.53m²
14m
21m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rori 4-21
by Eight Homes, VIC
A well-designed single-storey design
from $231,900*
Single
4
2
2
208.32m²
14m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Navi 2-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfectly suitable for a compact 12.5 x 21 lot
from $290,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
233.79m²
12.5m
21m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $288,900*
Single
4
2
2
279.73m²
16m
31m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 6-33
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $294,900*
Single
4
2
2
292.09m²
16m
32m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-30
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $348,900*
Double
4
2
2
282.8m²
12.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Elva 1-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Contemporary homes designed with simplicity and style
from $316,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
255.93m²
10m
25m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
295.71m²
12.5m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
313.36m²
12.5m
25m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $369,900*
Double
4
2
2
319.03m²
14m
25m
+2
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rivo 2-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Thoughtful floorplans made for comfortable everyday living
from $314,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
261.18m²
12.5m
23m
+16
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
A design that has something for every family member
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $363,900*
Double
4
2
2
311.32m²
12.5m
28m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199m²
12.5m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
201.32m²
12.5m
28m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $263,900*
Single
4
2
2
231.42m²
14m
30m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $266,900*
Single
4
2
2
235.6m²
14m
30m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
249.54m²
14m
32m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Elarah 4-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
250.93m²
14m
32m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $397,900*
Double
5
3
2
398.09m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $417,900*
Double
4
2
2
410.44m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Sura 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to fit perfectly on a 14 x 21 lot
from $317,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
262.83m²
14m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Atta 4-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Atta is the ultimate entertainer's dream
from $346,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
285.77m²
14m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lark 4-23
by Eight Homes, VIC
The largest single-storey design in the Affordable 8 range
from $238,900*
Single
4
2
2
213.5m²
14m
28m
+11
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 4-44
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $416,900*
Double
4
3
2
415.2m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 4-47
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $468,900*
Double
4
3
2
445.22m²
14m
30m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Nali 2-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Design envisioned for couples, singles, or young families
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
211.26m²
12.5m
30m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $250,900*
Single
4
2
2
217.3m²
14m
28m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Evensa range is thoughtfully designed to deliver space
from $253,900*
Single
3
2
2
220.09m²
14m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $251,900*
Single
4
2
2
221.3m²
14m
28m
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
228.17m²
12.5m
32m
+15
Home design
Golden Range: Elarah 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
230.86m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zaan2-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern home designs balancing style, space and function
from $345,900*
Single
4
2.5
2
291.42m²
12.5m
25m
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $512,900*
Double
4
4
2
513.84m²
16m
30m
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Amayah 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Practical features to suit any growing family
from $273,900*
Single
4
2
2
252.6m²
14m
32m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $274,900*
Single
4
2
2
255.02m²
16m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $378,900*
Double
5
3
2
330.83m²
14m
25m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $375,900*
Double
4
2
2
331.85m²
12.5m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $380,900*
Double
4
2
2
343.83m²
14m
25m
+5
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $372,900*
Double
4
2
2
351.17m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-40
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $388,900*
Double
5
3
2
361.49m²
14m
28m
+14
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $382,900*
Double
4
2
2
361.76m²
12.5m
30m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $433,900*
Double
5
4
2
420.57m²
16m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $435,900*
Double
5
3
2
420.66m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $428,900*
Double
4
2
2
424.38m²
14m
30m
+6
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-46
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $427,900*
Double
5
3
2
428.38m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-49
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $481,900*
Double
5
5
2
454.39m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-53
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $507,900*
Double
5
5
2
495.55m²
14m
31m
+17
Home design
Gold Range: Anberlyn 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
Where every detail has been considered with care
from $510,900*
Double
4
4
2
510.97m²
16m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 6-56
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
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