Small Lot Solutions
Home designs for small blocks
Home designs for small blocks are our specialty. And if you’re in the market to build a new home, you’ll already know that land prices are at an all-time high, and continuing to rise. We know: it all sounds a tad depressing. But a smaller block – or a narrow block – doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the size of your house and yard. You can buy a smaller block, save some cash, and end up with exactly the same indoor and outdoor space as someone who spent more on a larger block. It’s all about clever design, efficient use of space and attention to the little details – and Tempo Living homes have that in spades. Just look for the tick, and you’ll know we created the design to suit small blocks.
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Your knockdown rebuild questions answered
A knockdown rebuild is exactly what it says – knock down and remove your old home, and build a new home on the same site. You can continue living in the area you love without disruption to your children’s schooling and routine – and you can keep your neighbours – but do it all in a better house.
If your life circumstances have changed and your home is no longer working for you – but you love the area you live in – a knockdown rebuild could be the answer. It’s also worth noting that land prices in new estates are at an all-time high, and finding land in an established suburb can be almost impossible, so staying put and starting afresh has its benefits.
We are knockdown rebuild specialists in Sydney. You’ll find our current knockdown rebuild areas on the map below.
Tempo living’s knockdown rebuild process, in nine simple steps
We will do an assessment of your block. This will check that it complies with regulations and we are able to go ahead, and will involve a site inspection and the preparation of a Building Envelope Plan. You’ll need to provide us with some paperwork, including site documentation and reports. We will confirm that your site is suitable for us to proceed, or we will advise that we are unable to help.
We will provide the Building Envelope plan to your Sales Consultant, and then you will meet with them to make some decisions about how you want your new home to look and function. You’ll choose the home design you love, and the facade, floor plan, inclusion options, and internal and external colour selections.
You will be given an estimate of cost for your new home, and pay the Tender Request Fee.
We will complete all necessary reports, and present your guaranteed fixed price tender and application plans. From here, you’ll know exactly what you are paying, exactly what you are paying for and exactly when you will be moving in. You pay your Tender Acceptance Fee.
We will prepare building approval documents and present the Home Building Agreement to you, and you sign a contract with us. You will then pay your contract deposit. This is the deposit on your home build.
We complete construction documentation and obtain building approvals. You will need to provide a letter from your finance provider confirming you have finance, called an Authority to Commence Construction.
We begin construction of your new home. You can expect regular updates from your Tempo Living site manager.
You inspect your completed home, and the final payment is made.
Move in and enjoy your new Tempo Living home!
