Keep the street. Ditch the house.
Your suburb is perfect. Your home isn’t. A knock down and rebuild lets you start fresh on land you already own with the finance, builder, and process handled for you.
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- 12–18 months start to handover
- $0 broker fee to you
- 1 contact for the entire project
- 100% Perth established suburbs
KDR makes sense when renovation doesn't.
Renovation can cost more than people expect and still leave you with an old home. KDR gives you a brand new build on land you already own, in a suburb where vacant lots simply don’t exist.
- Your block is in an established suburb where buying vacant land isn’t an option
- Renovation costs rival or exceed what a full rebuild would cost
- You want modern energy efficiency, layout, and design not a patch job
- Your lot meets local council requirements for a new build
- You have equity that can fund or significantly contribute to the build
- You’re buying an older property specifically to demolish and rebuild
Not sure if KDR stacks up for your situation? We’ll tell you honestly, including if a different path makes more sense.
Benefits
- Construction finance tailored to KDR projects. Standard home loans don't cover demolition and staged construction. We structure finance that funds both, securing better rates and terms than generic construction lending.
- Pre-vetted builders with proven KDR track records. Not every builder handles suburban demolition sites efficiently. Ours do—and they understand how to sequence demolition, council approvals, and construction without delays.
- Council approval navigation specific to your suburb. KDR requirements vary dramatically by location: heritage overlays, setbacks, lot configuration. We clarify upfront what your specific suburb demands so approvals don't become expensive surprises mid-project.
- Demolition cost certainty. Asbestos testing, utility disconnections, and debris removal vary widely. We provide realistic demolition budgets upfront and coordinate sequencing so your build approval flows directly from demolition completion.
- One contact managing the entire handover. You're not juggling lenders, council officers, demolition contractors, and builders. One point of contact coordinates everything so the project moves smoothly and problems get caught early.
- Equity leverage without moving suburbs. You already own the land. We help you unlock that equity to fund a modern home designed exactly how you want it, on a block you already know.
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Why The Property Plug
You’re managing a demolition, design, council approvals, construction finance, and a full build timeline often while living elsewhere. We coordinate all of it so you don’t have to.
01. Finance Built for KDR
Construction loans fund in stages. We match you with lenders who understand KDR and structure the finance to cover demolition and build under one facility.
02. Pre-Vetted KDR Builders
Not every builder takes on suburban demolition sites. Ours do and they have the track record to prove it.
03. Council & Approval Navigation
Permits, approvals, and heritage overlays vary by suburb. We know what's needed and sequence it so nothing causes delays.
04. One Contact. Full Project.
From feasibility to final inspection you deal with one person, not a chain of contractors, lenders, and council officers.
Everything your KDR project needs. All in one place.
Unlike traditional brokers or builders, we connect the entire journey.
KDR Finance Structuring
We assess your equity and borrowing position, then secure the right construction loan often one facility covering both demolition and full build.
Demolition Coordination
Asbestos testing, utility disconnections, council permits sequenced correctly so demolition flows straight into your build approval.
Builder Matching
Introductions to builders with specific KDR experience. We help you compare quotes, timelines, and approaches, not just the glossy brochure.
Design & Specification Guidance
Your block has constraints. We help match you with builders and floor plans that work with your orientation, setbacks, and site conditions.
Council & Approval Management
We clarify what your suburb requires, what it costs, and how long it takes before you're caught off guard mid-project.
Build Oversight & Progress Tracking
We stay involved through construction tracking milestones, managing payment stages, and catching issues before they become problems.
Six steps. One point of contact. Zero guesswork.
Finance & Feasibility
Know what's achievable before spending a dollar.
Site & Design Review
Steep blocks, overlays, setbacks assessed upfront.
Demolition Planning
Permits sequenced alongside build approval. No gaps.
Builder Introduction
Compare pre-vetted KDR builders on quotes and fit.
Contract & Finance
Reviewed and confirmed before a slab is poured.
Build to Handover
Milestones tracked, payments managed, problems caught early.
Built for Perth homeowners who know what they want.
- Established Suburb Owners You’ve built equity. Now build the home you actually want on the block you already have.
- Investors Turn an ageing rental on a prime block into a high-yield asset with cost-effective construction and smart finance structuring.
- Upsizers You need more space. You don’t want to move to the suburbs. KDR gives you both without the location compromise.
- KDR Buyers Purchasing to demolish? We structure finance to cover both the purchase and the build from day one.
What trips people up and how do we prevent it?
- Underestimating total costs Demolition, site prep, council fees, and temp rent add up. We build the full picture first.
- Choosing the wrong builder Volume builders aren’t always set up for suburban KDR sites. Ours are.
- Wrong finance structure KDR finance isn’t a standard home loan. The wrong structure creates cash flow gaps.
- Skipping council requirements Permits are non-negotiable. Missing them causes costly delays. We manage this upfront.
- Poor project sequencing Demolishing before finance is confirmed creates expensive gaps. We sequence everything correctly.
Quick answers to the questions everyone asks
Most projects land between $350,000–$600,000+ depending on home size, finish level, and site factors. Demolition runs $15,000–$30,000; build costs $150,000–$350,000+. We model your realistic numbers upfront, no guessing.
Yes. Significant equity in your land can fund the demolition and construction often under a single construction loan. We assess your position and structure accordingly.
Yes, for both demolition and the new build. Requirements vary by council and suburb. We clarify what's needed in your specific area so there are no surprises.
Most KDR projects take 12–18 months from planning to handover. Demolition is fast once permitted (a few weeks). Council approvals take 6–12 weeks. Construction runs 10–14 months.
No. Once demolition starts, the property isn't habitable. Temporary accommodation is a real cost. We factor it into your feasibility from day one so nothing surprises you.
Ready to rebuild on your terms?
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