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Try before you buy – it makes sense whether you’re choosing a new car or a home design. Display homes are built for just such a purpose. They allow you to experience a range of home designs first hand so you get a feel for how the home flows, if the room sizes are right for you, if there’s enough storage, and if the finishes, fittings and appliances are of good quality. To streamline the decision-making process, we share some helpful tips from the experts. We also call on some leading home builders to discuss the benefits of a knockdown-rebuild project. Put simply, this involves knocking down an existing house and building a new one in its place. This is popular in inner-city or established suburbs where vacant land is scarce or non-existent, allowing you to build the home you want in the area you prefer.