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and lifestyle requirements, whether it be a single family home or a group of modern townhouses for a developer. Aitken says it can often be more cost effective to remove and rebuild, rather than renovate an older home. “Replacing an older home on the same site brings enormous benefits, in addition to being able to stay in a neighbourhood you love, says Aitken. “Older homes are often built the wrong way round for the sun. They are invariably poorly insulated, may be leaky, and don’t cater well to 66 search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com