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Family Left $42K Out of Pocket, Given Free Home

Homes and Granny Flats

Key Facts:

• A Sunshine Coast family lost over $42,000 after a tiny home company entered voluntary administration on 15 June 2026, leaving them without the home they had planned for their son, who lives with an intellectual disability.
• National housing provider Homes and Granny Flats reached out after seeing media coverage of the family's situation, offering a fully functional 20ft Portable Expander home, supplied and installed completely free of charge.
• Managing Director Christopher Sarkis said the company felt compelled to act, stating the family had done everything right and deserved to have hope restored after being left in an incredibly difficult position.
• The home is due to be delivered by crane and fully installed at the family's property on Tuesday 14 July, marking a significant milestone after months of uncertainty and emotional distress.
• Homes and Granny Flats is encouraging others affected by the company collapse to make contact via homesandgrannyflats.com.au, expressing hope that the gesture sends a broader message of support during a period of widespread housing stress in Australia.

A Sunshine Coast family who lost more than $42,000 after the collapse of a tiny home company has been given a life-changing second chance, thanks to a surprise donation from national housing provider Homes and Granny Flats.

 

Paul and Kristene Bowley had spent months planning a granny flat for their son, who lives with an intellectual disability, hoping to create a safe and independent living space close to family support.

 

Instead, the couple were left financially and emotionally devastated after the tiny home they paid for never arrived.

 

The family had paid deposits and additional costs to My Little House before the company entered voluntary administration on 15 June 2026.

 

After months of delays, the company entered voluntary administration on 15 June 2026, leaving the family devastated and without the home they had planned for.

 

After seeing media coverage of the family’s situation, Homes and Granny Flats reached out directly with an unexpected offer: a fully functional 20ft Portable Expander home, supplied and installed completely free of charge.

 

“When we saw their story, we couldn’t just sit back and do nothing,” said Christopher Sarkis, Managing Director for Homes and Granny Flats.

 

“This wasn’t about a failed project; this was about a family trying to build a better future for their son.”

 

“They had done everything right and were left in an incredibly difficult position. We wanted to give them certainty again and help restore some hope,” Christopher continued.

 

Paul and Kristene were initially hesitant to accept the offer after months of uncertainty and setbacks.

 

However, after speaking with the Homes and Granny Flats team, the couple accepted the donation.

 

“We felt incredibly grateful for the generosity and kindness and to be able to see the joy again in Sean’s face that he was actually getting his house, is a memory that will hold a place in our hearts,” stated Kristene and Paul Bowley.

 

The home will be delivered by crane and fully installed at the family’s property on the Tuesday the 14^th of July, creating a major milestone after months of uncertainty.

 

Homes and Granny Flats say it hopes the gesture sends a broader message of support and hope at a time when many Australians are facing housing stress and rising financial pressures.

 

“To be able to provide a home and give this family certainty again is something we’re incredibly proud of,” stated Christopher.

The Homes and Granny Flats team is encouraging those affected by the company collapse to reach out via homesandgrannyflats.com.au to explore available housing solutions and support options.

The 20ft Portable Expander is due to be delivered and installed to Kristene and Paul on Tuesday the 14^th of July from 10.00am.

 

Media are invited to attend the installation and crane lift, with interview and vision opportunities available on site, contact Kirstie for further information.

About us:

Homes and Granny Flats is a national housing provider specialising in portable homes, granny flats, and flexible living solutions for Australian families. The company focuses on delivering quality housing with efficient turnaround times, transparent communication, and end-to-end project management from delivery through to installation.

Contact details:

Kirstie Minifie

PR & Communications | Ignite Labs

On behalf of Homes and Granny Flats

0458 240 469 
[email protected]