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Alex • 13h • e

Another day, still crickets from Expandify.

Tim Austin from • Affordable Modular Buildings has now responded publicly, including saying |

can expect to hear from his solicitor over statements he says are false and potentially defamatory.

In addition, Tim has stated that Expandify was not in a position to pay AMB for our installation and

still owes AMB money for other installation support.

That doesn't prove insolvency. It does however make Expandify's continued silence increasingly

more alarming.

l've updated the website with the latest, including a full unpacking of Tim's response:

https://thegrannyflatfiles.com.au/../affordablemodularbu...

So why am I still talking about AMB when they weren't the contracting party?

Because AMB's contractual role isn't the issue. Tim's conduct is.

An apology for Mum crying doesn't answer the actual question: why did he choose to call her at all,

after being expressly told not to?

Instead of addressing that, he is defending his conduct, deflecting from the core issue and

dismissing our account as an "overexaggerated situation".

That matters because this kind of conduct can cause real harm. And when nobody takes

accountability, it gets brushed under the carpet until it happens to someone else.

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another question.

And for what it's worth, I thought your comment was pretty measured. You

didn't name anyone, you just said you were having trouble with your own

builder.

This post is actually about a week old and was only approved today, so there's a

newer update up now as well. Hope you get yours sorted too.

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Sean Yap

Alex thanks for the support mate.

Thats the whole point of groups like this, to raise awareness of our

experiences.

I really hope your stuff gets resolved too. Yours looks way hectic.

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Never had an issue with AMB. And have personally dealt with Tim Austin in my builds.

Never had a problem with him or any of their staff.

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4-5 turnkey instailations a week

Every construction company has delays, it's a hard industry and business to

operate. Especialy in this market. While other builders close we are open

Innovating working hard.

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My heart breaks for all those who are suffering a large or small loss or a large or small

issue, I will say the more that truthfully speak out about there experience and

situation, the more aware others become, it appears company's want us to talk all

rainbows and lollipops and not talk about the nitty gritty issues people are being

faced with, how dare we... im pretty sure the trust levels with this type of build

company's are at an all time low,, I personaly feel like I did my due diligence and loads

of research, how wrong was I with EXPANDIFY, don't know how Clayton and Sarah

sleep at night, the truth is the truth a lie and misrepresentation is exactly that,shame

on expandify....

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This level of antagonism between the two parties need not have occurred

if the significant time delays were acknowledged and a realistic timeframe

of completion was set.

All major aspects of the building plans had been discussed, paid,

approved and unchanged since March 2026. This includes factoring in

major elements such as decking, staircases and other structural elements.

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I will say it publicly again, if you have an issue with our product sell it back to us.

There have been delays YES ( you have a difficult site ), there has been

miscommunication YES (we have a large team), But we have been working with

you to sort everything as i have always promised every customer. You only ever

tell one side of the story. Again we have never said we will not repair or fix an

issue. WE ARE NOT HIDING MATE.

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Sean Yap Sorry you're dealing with your own mess too. It's exhausting when

you're just trying to get a home finished and every answer seems to create

another question.

And for what it's worth, I thought your comment was pretty measured. You

didn't name anyone, you just said you were having trouble with your own

builder.

This post is actually about a week old and was only approved today, so there's a

newer update up now as well. Hope you get yours sorted too.

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MysticalRabbit9147

Never had an issue with AMB. And have personally dealt with Tim Austin in my builds.

Never had a problem with him or any of their staff.

Also fyi pretty normal to pay upfront then have the plans designed. Unsure in what

world what builder would provide engineering plans for a build they haven't seen a

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ana rve never said they can't bulla good nomes. my issue is specitically

with how Tim handled our situation.

Just to clarify the "Mum says" point, that was one call I wasn't a party to

which why l've described it like that. I had two separate calls with Tim

myself, plus the email exchanges, and he has since made public

statements about what happened as well. A number of the claims he's

now making publicly are directly contradicted by the emails from the time,

which is exactly why l've been so careful to document everything.

And on payment, Mum had already paid Expandify well over $130k. We

were not expecting anyone to work for free or refusing to pay a deposit.

The dispute was about being pressured to make the next almost $70k

payment before the contractual milestone had occurred. Which was the

house arriving in the country.

This post is also about a week old and was only approved today, so there's

a newer update up now.

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Biddy Mitch

If you had paid Expandify for the build already, they should have had monies to pay

AMB, yeah? Why would AMB need extra cash from you?

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MysticalRabbit9147

Biddy Mitch sounds morelike they paid expandiy and expandiy fumbled their

cash and couldn't pay AMB

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Biddy Mitch

MysticalRabbit9147 sounds like it. Big alarm bells there. Too many

expandable companies disappearing overnight. Hope this isn't another

one.

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Alex • 11 hours ago • 6

Another day, still crickets from Expandify.

Tim Austin from Affordable Modular Buildings has now responded publicly, including saying I can

expect to hear from his solicitor over statements he says are false and potentially defamatory.

In addition, Tim has statedthat Expandify was not in a position to pay AMB for our installation and

still owes AMB money for other installation support.

That doesn't prove insolvency. It does however make Expandify's continued silence increasingly

more alarming.

l've updated the website with the latest, including a full unpacking of Tim's response:

https://thegrannyflatfiles.com.au/.../affordablemodularbu..

So why am I still talking about AMB when they weren't the contracting party?

Because AMB's contractual role isn't the issue. Tim's conduct is.

An apology for Mum crying doesn't answer the actual question: why did he choose to call her at all,

after being expressly told not to?

Instead of addressing that, he is defending his conduct, deflecting from the core issue and

dismissing our account as an "overexaggerated situation".

That matters because this kind of conduct can cause real harm. And when nobody takes

accountability, it gets brushed under the carpet until it happens to someone else.

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a timeline document of projected completion for this dwelling, which is

long overdue. This timeline projection was provided by HiTech after

completion ofthe factory build.

I have also never provided commentary about any issue with the product,

or that it is not loved.

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Hi-Tech Modular Homes • Follow

So its safe to say we are working with you still and apart from the time

delays you have a home that is wonderful. when you made the statement

of your are going through troubles, This again implies we are not assisting

/ communicating with youor not completing works.

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Sean Yap

Hi Hi-Tech Modular Homes.

The trouble has not yet been resolved as the build is still not yet

completed.

So, the statement of me going through troubles remains factual.

Once the build is completed, with defects satisfactorily rectified. I will

state that I "had trouble in the past".

This level of antagonism between the two parties need not have occurred

if the significant time delays were acknowledged and a realistic timeframe

of completion was set.

All major aspects of the building plans had been discussed, paid,

approved and unchanged since March 2026. This includes factoring in

major elements such as decking, staircases and other structural elements.

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Hi Alex, I just briefly read through your original post. So where are you currently at

with the build? Have you seen the building in the factory? Are you at the delivery

stage?

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Alex

Anonymous member 697 This post is actually about a week old and was only

approved today, so things have moved on since I wrote it.

Mum's house is now in Australia, but it is still not on her property and there is

still no installation date.

We're at a stalemate because Expandify wants the next 30% payment, but they

still don't have a nominee and we have serious concerns about whether they

can actually complete the remaining licensed work.

We offered to put the full payment into their solicitor's trust account with

protections around delivery/completion. They refused

So yes, the house is finally onshore, but unfortunately that hasn't translated into

an actual pathway to getting Mum into it. I've put a newer update up in the

group as well.

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Misterr Mac

I've had nothing but good dealings with AMB, in fact I'm going to look at my

completed build in factory tomorrow and they tell me it very likely will be delivered

this coming week.

I know the post is not about AMB but I have dealt with Tim personally on several

occasions and have found to be nothing but professional and he seems on the ball.

Sorry that your original dealings with expanded I have turned sour but fingers

crossed it comes good for you in the end.

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Alex

Misterr Mac Thanks, and genuinely glad you've had a good experience with Tim

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Sean Yap

That really sucks man.

I'm going through some trouble with my own Modular Home Builder too.

The type of misdirection their rep has thrown towards me was also quite distasteful.

Hopefully you get the outcome you're looking for.

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Sean Yap Do you want to sell your home mate. We have other people who

actually loved your home. We have never said no to you or we wont rectify any

issues.

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Hi Hi-Tech Modular Homes,

Please note that I have never stated that the company will not rectify

issues and have definitely never said the company is hiding.

lacknowledge that issues are in the process of being resolved now, but it

should have never gotten to this point.

I will not be selling the unit as the time delays incurred has already been

immense.

This Facebook page is about highlighting experiences with modular

building companies. The unfortunate thing is that the experience was not

as expected.

The company is free to present their side of the story.I have also attached

a timeline document of projected completion for this dwelling, which is

long overdue. This timeline projection was provided by HiTech after

completion of the factory build.

I have also never provided commentary about any issue with the product,

or that it is not loved.

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Biddy Mitch

If you had paid Expandify for the build already, they should have had monies to pay

AMB, yeah? Why would AMB need extra cash from you?

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Nve had nothing but good dealings with AMB, in fact 'm going to look at my

completed build in factory tomorrow and they tell me it very likely will be delivered

this coming week.

I know the post is not about AMB but I have dealt with Tim personally on several

occasions and have found to be nothing but professional and he seems on the ball.

Sorry that your original dealings with expanded I have turned sour but fingers

crossed it comes good for you in the end.

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Misterr Mac Thanks, and genuinely glad you've had a good experience with Tim

and AMB

I've never claimed they can't build good homes. In fact, I've said publicly that

they may build perfectly good structures. They withdrew before Mum's

installation, so l can't comment on the quality of their building work.

My issue is specifically Tim's conduct in our project.

There was one call with Mum, but I also had two separate calls with him myself,

plus the email exchanges. He has now made further public statements about

why AMB withdrew and what happened around the payment, and some of those

claims are directly contradicted by the emails from the time.

So l completely accept that your experience with him has been positive. Ours

wasn't, and that's what I'm documenting.

This post is actually about a week old and was only approved today, so there's a

newer update in the group now as well. I hope your build keeps moving

smoothly!

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MysticalRabbit9147

Never had an issue with AMB. And have personally dealt with Tim Austin in my builds.

Never had a problem with him or any of their staff.

Also fyi pretty normal to pay upfront then have the plans designed. Unsure in what

world what builder would provide engineering plans for a build they haven't seen a

dollar for yet

Not disregarding you post either man but you say "mum says" so is it it happened or

you where told it happened?

No builder in their right mind would provide services after not even being paid a

deposit

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Kate Studento

MysticalRabbit9147 | think the point here is then they've already paid the

deposit. It's not their job to pay the deposit again. That's the big red flag that no

one can get money out of the original company.

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Kate Studento yeah but if the builder can't get any money to even start

the build they wouldn't be expected to. Sounds like the issue isn't AMB it's

expandify

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Alex

MysticalRabbit9147I'm glad you've had a good experience with AMB,

and l've never said they can't build good homes. My issue is specifically

with how Tim handled our situation.

Just to clarify the "Mum says" point, that was one call I wasn't a party to

which why l've described it like that. I had two separate calls with Tim

myself, plus the email exchanges, and he has since made public

statements about what happened as well. A number of the claims he's

now making publicly are directly contradicted by the emails from the time,

which is exactly why I've been so careful to document everything.

And on payment, Mum had already paid Expandify well over $130k. We

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This post is about a week old and was only approved today, so there's a newer

update up now too.

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Biddy Mitch

Alex Sounds like you were right to hold off. So many others with

similar purchases lost everything in a very similar sounding expandable

company closure recently. Hope it all turns out well for you.

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Chris O'Brien

Alex problem you have,is if the company is about to fold and your

granny flat is undelivered, it will just be auctioned off to pay the liquidators

and you will receive nothing.

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Misterr Mac

I've had nothing but good dealings with AMB, in fact I'm going to look at my

completed build in factory tomorrow and they tell me it very likely will be delivered

this coming week.

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cash and couldn'tpay AMB

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Biddy Mitch

MysticalRabbit9147 sounds like it. Big alarm bells there. Too many

expandable companies disappearing overnight. Hope this isn't another

one.

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Alex

Biddy Mitch Yep, this is exactly the question we had.

Mum's contract and payments were with Expandify. Expandify brought in AMB

to complete installation work. Tim later said publicly that Expandify couldn't pay

AMB because we hadn't made the next payment.

The problem is our email to him at the time explicitly said Mum was not refusing

to pay. We were disputing being asked to pay almost $70k before the

contractual milestone had occurred.

That's why I've now asked Tim directly whether AMB would have stayed on

Mum's project if we had agreed to pay early. He still hasn't answered.

This post is about a week old and was only approved today, so there's a newer

update up now too.

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Anonymous member 697

Hi Alex, I just briefly read through your original post. So where are you currently at

with the build? Have you seen the building in the factory? Are you at the delivery

stage?

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Anonymous member 697This post is actually about a week old and was only

approved today, so things have moved on since I wrote it.

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