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Upgrade to a brand new home where you live now. A Knockdown Rebuild home can better suit your family’s lifestyle and future needs.  Build any 7-star energy-rated Dennis Family Home from our Aspirations or Inspirations Series, including the Onyx, the Alexandra, and the Balmoral.   Dennis Family Homes has constructed over 30,000 homes since 1982. We…

William and Louisa sold their house in Watsonia and began looking to build a spacious new family home.  They hadn’t decided on the home design or the land, but William did know they would do a knockdown rebuild.  “So, you got to find a run down house or a vacant block which is hard if…

Water efficient tapware will contribute to the required 7-Star energy efficiency rating of new homes, under changes to the National Construction Code (NCC), as of 1 May 2024. By 1st May 2026 new tapware will be lead-free under NCC changes, marking an end to the element’s use in tapware manufacturing. Alder Tapware is working 2…

New homes will have improved access and energy efficiency under the changes.  1. What are the main changes in this update to the Code?  As a resident, you may notice the following changes:  A minimum 7 Star energy efficiency rating will increase thermal and energy efficiency. This may be through increased insulation, more efficient hot…

Love the area you currently live in but need more space?   A Knockdown Rebuild with Dennis Family Homes is the solution. Continue to enjoy everything you love about your suburb and live in a brand-new home to suit your family’s evolving needs.  Dennis Family Homes’ Knockdown Rebuild specialists will support you throughout the application and build…

When you live in a location that suits your family and your lifestyle perfectly, but your home no longer works for you, there’s a solution that will provide you with the best of both worlds – the ability to craft the home of your dreams, with the benefit of the substantial savings that comes with…

When you have lived in an area for many years and your family’s lives are fully immersed in the neighbourhood, schools, and community, it’s always a difficult decision to know what to do when you have outgrown the family home. Do you look around the area for another home, knowing you don’t want to leave…

Though it is an essential room in any home, the laundry is often overlooked or taken for granted. Several factors make a great laundry, including layout, location, features, and design. Like any room in your brand-new home, Dennis Family Homes’ laundries showcase luxury and practicality through functional features and opulent finishes, all brought to life…

Invest in your future with a Knockdown Rebuild by Dennis Family Homes. Keep the lifestyle you love by building a brand new luxury home on your existing land, while updating the amenities to lead your family well into the future. Built by a reputable Australian builder that’s here to stay. Discover the functionality and design…

When choosing your home design you’ll want to know two things, ‘Will this home be practical and functional?’ and ‘Will this home meet the needs of my family, now and into the future?’ With the Marsden 394 Series 4 by Dennis Family Homes, it’s a resounding YES, providing flexible family living via the clever use…

Build your dream home without compromising on location with Dennis Family Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild process. Discover the potential of your current block of land with a modern home full of luxury amenities and the space to suit your large family and accommodate your social calendar. Why Choose a Knockdown Rebuild? Moving can be…

If you have been thinking about upgrading your current home, but love the area where you live, luxury living across Melbourne can be a reality utilising your current block of land with Dennis Family Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild Specialists. Imagine creating your brand new, dream home and lifestyle while continuing to live in the…

Rebuilding in Melbourne is made easy with Dennis Familly Homes and our Knockdown Rebuild service. Maximise your block with your dream home without having to leave the neighbourhood you adore. Why should you rebuild? If your family home is no longer meeting your needs, whether stylistically or practically, you may look to renovate or move.…

What are the benefits of a Knockdown Rebuild? Knocking down your home and rebuilding can be an ideal way of achieving your dream home without having to compromise on your home design, which you often must do during the renovating design process. You don’t have the stress of managing trades and material supply as you…

Australians are known for their love and appreciation of the outdoors and with one of the newest Dennis Family Homes designs, The Balmoral 503, displayed at Berwick Waters estate in Clyde North, the oversized Alfresco is a destination of its own, providing an opportunity to entertain outdoors, no matter the season, weather conditions or knockdown…

A simple master bedroom is a thing of the past. From designing thousands of homes, Dennis Family Homes certainly know how to create a lasting impression! A carefully curated master suite is a perfect way to create a ‘wow-factor’, that you can enjoy daily. The master suite allows you to curate a personalised sanctuary. A…

Kitchen delivers the heart of the 2022 Riverton 414 design Meticulous home design is built from a family story. A footprint that provides the solutions for  your day-to-day living and for those special moments that bring your loved ones together to create a lifetime of memories. We believe the kitchen is the heart of every…

As with every property cycle, the market has experienced considerable growth over the last few years, which has been supported by a shortage of properties on the market, together with the fear of missing out and consistently low interest rates, which have in turn caused house prices to be at an all-time high. With current…

Are you tired of not having enough storage space for the kid’s toys? Not having a separate study when you need to work from home, or that your parents can’t stay over due to the lack of a spare bedroom? If you’ve ever thought about undertaking a knockdown rebuild, there’s a good chance that your…

Rebuilding a new home is a rare chance to watch a long-held dream come to life. At Dennis Family Homes, we know what a huge privilege and responsibility it is to help you create your forever home and welcome you to experience our unparalleled Knockdown Rebuild service. We look forward to working togther with you…

It’s often said that there’s no place like home. And that’s especially true when it’s a home you’ve chosen to satisfy your every need and it’s being built in your perfect location. It may sound like a dream, but at Dennis Family Homes we can help you bring this fantastic vision to life with our…