of the industry in Australia, often cited among the top companies to bring granny flats into the mainstream housing conversation. Operating from offices in Peakhurst, Lake Illawarra, and Pendle Hill, the company services Sydney and surrounding areas, rarely venturing more than an hour from each office in order to maintain the consistency and oversight Robert considers non-negotiable. Plans are already underway to establish another office at Campbelltown, which will double as a showroom to better serve clients in the Greater Sydney areas. Though the company has grown at a steady rate, expansion has never been rushed. “We don’t want to grow too fast on weak foundations,” Robert says. “Everything about this business has been built slowly, with strength and care. At the end of the day, we’re dealing with people’s money, sometimes their life savings, and to them this isn’t a small project—it’s everything they have. We respect that.” The respect Robert talks about runs through every part of the company’s operations. While some might look at a granny flat as a smaller, secondary project, Master Granny Flats has built its reputation by recognising these builds as real homes. “From the very beginning, I was dealing with grandmothers, mothers, and children. I understood that even though a granny flat is smaller, it’s still a home. It might be where someone retires, where newlyweds start their life, or where kids are raised. Once you understand that, you can’t just treat it as another job—you treat it with the importance it deserves.” That approach has helped the company achieve SEPTEMBER 2025
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