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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
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