When you think of the Murraylands, you don’t think about cookie-cutter homes or mass-produced project builds. You think of long afternoons on the river, family barbecues on the balcony, kids running across the lawn, and memories built in a place that feels as much a part of your life as your own family.
That’s exactly why choosing the right builder here matters more than anywhere else.
As Ryan, owner and director of Stannard Family Homes, explains:
“Most of the homes going up along the river are low-cost project builds. They’re not designed for the way country people actually live. They don’t reflect the lifestyle the Murraylands deserves.”
Ryan’s not just another city builder dipping into the region — his connection to the country and the river is personal. He’s spent decades on the river, knows the land, and has built homes for 20+ years that balance quality, lifestyle, and budget.
When he talks about being the Murraylands local builder, he means it. His goal is simple:
Take Nick Maloney’s family. When floods destroyed their river shack, they weren’t just rebuilding a house — they were rebuilding decades of memories and securing the future for their kids and grandkids.
Nick explains why they chose Stannard Family Homes:
“It wasn’t just about building something new. It was about finding someone who understood the river lifestyle, who we could trust, and who could guide us through what we knew would be an emotional journey. Ryan and his team didn’t just build us a shack — they gave us a home that’s everything we dreamed of.”
From engineering adjustments that opened up sweeping river views, to design tweaks that made the whole home flow, to communication that never left them guessing — the Maloney family ended up with a shack that wasn’t just bigger or newer, but better in every way.
And when issues popped up? They were fixed, fast and fairly. Nick puts it simply:
“Everyone makes mistakes. What mattered was that Ryan made it right. That’s why we trust him.”
Hear firsthand from a Murraylands client in an on-the-couch testimonial, as Ryan talks through their experience building with us.
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your shack on the river — or upgrading the one you’ve got — there’s one thing you need to hear: waiting will cost you.
The truth is, your shack isn’t just a building — it’s a legacy. It’s the laughter of your kids, the stories told around the table, and the peace of knowing you’ve secured something that will outlast you.
The Murraylands deserves builders who understand its heart. Not mass-market homes that could be anywhere.
Stannard Family Homes is already helping families design river shacks and farmhouses that respect the land, celebrate the river, and stand the test of time.
But demand is growing fast. If you’ve been thinking about building, now’s the time to act.
Because your family deserves more than just a house. They deserve a Murraylands home that feels like it’s always belonged.
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