Turn old into new

Have you thought about a knock-down rebuild?

When the current cost of building materials are taken into consideration, it’s often more economical to simply rebuild a property since the renovation of the old home is often more expensive.

This is very clear when you calculate the relevant costs per square meter (based on HIA research).

When you are assisted by Code Homes it will be entirely possible to upgrade your existing home to a sophisticated contemporary design which will allow you to make more effective use of the available land, create more effective living spaces and enjoy the beauty of modern construction materials crafted into your new home.

It is always best to do business with a reputable and well-established building company.

Let Code Homes help you with planning advice

Building and planning can be time-consuming and complicated and it can be difficult trying to keep up with local Councils and Government departments.

We can assist you with:

Houses, dual occupancies or townhouses
Development approvals
State Government approvals
Construction options and appropriate relevant rules.

According to The Housing Industry Association ( HIA ):

“Today’s new homes and renovations are much cleaner and greener than the homes of the past. New homes must include energy efficiency and water efficiency features aimed at helping the homeowner save money, and reducing the demand on our precious natural resources.”

Two Homes, One Block

Dual Occupancies and Granny Flats are a great way to unlock the wealth in your property.

Dual Occupancies (Duplexes)

Building a duplex is a great option for a bigger block of land. A duplex is usually a double-storey, to fully utilise the block space and is usually the most efficient form of dual-occupancy.

Duplexes and dual-occupancy homes are increasing in popularity. This is providing high-density living conditions which are becoming extremely attractive to occupiers, home-owners and investors. There are many reasons why this option is attractive.

Benefits of a Duplex:

A duplex is one certain way for investors to gain an optimized return on investment because duplexes provide them with two income streams instead of one. An additional benefit is the fact that they do not have the inconvenience of additional costs such as Body Corporate fees and separate rates, which are applicable when it comes to independent land title ownership.

Granny Flats

Another form of dual occupancy is the granny flat which is limited to a maximum of 60 sq metres, and because of their small size, approval can be done by a private certifier, eliminating the need for the council process.

Benefits of a Granny Flat:

Could provide a rental income which can help to pay off the mortgage.
Can be used as accommodation for an elderly parent or another relative.
The granny flat can add value to your property and could be an appealing proposition to many potential purchasers
Can be a separate office space for your growing business.

Let us help you make a decision by giving us a call today.

Building Terminology

We understand that Building terminology can be a whole new language, so we want to ensure our clients have an understanding and provide a simple explanation of some of the more common building terms to help you better understand your new home build.

Balustrade - Is a railing supported by balusters, especially one forming an ornamental parapet to a balcony, bridge, or terrace.

Bulk Head - Is a box-like housing installed onto a ceiling to provide extra space for wiring, piping, and ductwork.

Building pegout - before a new house can be built, offset marks are placed in the ground so the builder knows where to place the structure.

Cut & Fill - Is the method often used to provide a level area on a sloping site, where part of the sloping surface is cut away and used to provide fill on the portion of the slope immediately below it.

CDC - A Complying Development Certificate, or CDC, is a combined planning and construction approval that can cover many developments depending on local planning regulations. This pathway is a fast-tracked approval that does not require a Development Application at your local Council.

Drop edge Beam - A drop edge beam is where the edge of a concrete slab runs vertically down to the ground to retain fill underneath the home.

Frontage - Is how wide your land is along the front boundary and depth is how far your land goes back. Multiply the two and you get the overall square meterage of your block. E.g. 15m x 30m = 450m2

Parapet - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

PCA - A Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) is a licensed professional accredited by relevant government building authorities. The PCA oversees the management of a development consent from start to finish, conducts inspections at each construction stage, and ensures compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulations.

Sarking - Boarding or building felt fixed over the rafters of a roof before the tiles or slates are added.

Sewer pegout - A Service Protection Report - or more commonly known as a Sewer Pegout, enables the accurate plotting of assets onto your building plans.

This will then determine if your development area is within the Zone of Influence (ZOI) and if there would be any potential for damage or stress to these pipes during construction.