A Granny Flat We Didn’t Want Became the Feature We Loved

Buying in Sydney is rarely straightforward—but when you’re trying to find a property for three generations under one roof (plus land to build a granny flat under CDC), it gets even harder.

This week’s client story follows a professional couple who were buying with a parent and needed a home that worked for everyone. They came to me after a tough auction loss, and while they were confident property searchers, the strict requirements around land size, layout, and zoning made things incredibly challenging.

After months of searching, and a few properties that just didn’t quite hit the mark, we found the perfect off-market home—with one twist: it already had a granny flat. And not just any granny flat—a bright, spacious, thoughtfully designed one that completely changed their outlook.

If you're buying with family, considering a granny flat build, or just want insight into how off-market deals come together— click below to read the full story! 

Now to Time the Market… Don’t.

Another key takeaway from this story? It’s not about when you buy—it’s about what you buy.

This particular purchase took 4.5 months of focused searching. I’ve also had full-service clients who found the right property and bought within 72 hours. There’s no magic formula for timing the market, waiting for rate cuts, or predicting seasonal dips. What matters is being prepared—and knowing when the right opportunity shows up.

That’s true whether you use a buyer’s agent or not. The difference is: I’ll tell you if you can do better, and when it’s worth holding off to wait for the right one.