Negotiation Leigh

Nov 23, 2024 | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Leigh |Negotiation Tamatea

Owners Phil and Bridgette were in the market for a character home on a large site when they first saw 128 Gray Avenue advertised. The couple were living in an old bungalow in Avondale Heights at the time and hadn’t considered moving south but were seriously impressed at the gothic cottage villa’s impressive presence and intricate architectural features. “It had been empty about six months when we came to view it,” says Bridgette.

Nov 23, 2024 | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Leigh |Negotiation Tamatea |Erin Reilly

When life gets overwhelming, many of us dream of setting up camp on a deserted island. That dream almost comes true on this corner of Great Barrier Island. When Terry and his wife bought a property on Great Barrier 18 years ago, the plan was to split their time between there and the mainland. “We intended to stay on the island for eight months at a time but once we’d settled in, we decided we didn’t want to go back. We ended up living out there fulltime for 16 years,” Terry recalls.

Nov 20, 2024 | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Poraiti |Negotiation Leigh |Catherine Smith

Renowned breast surgeon-turned-property developer John Harman has sold his multi-million-dollar Kiwi bach. Ray White agent Heather Walton declined to reveal the sale price but said it was “well over” the CV of $4.9 million. The deal is not due to settle until next month and OneRoof understands from separate sources that the price is above $7m.

Nov 20, 2024 | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Poraiti |Diana Clement |Negotiation Leigh

One of New Zealand's most viewed property this year, a luxury penthouse with Gotham City vibes, has been relisted with an eye on overseas buyers. The super penthouse at the top of Auckland's 155m-high Metropolis tower first hit the market and headlines in August with a $10 million price tag. The property was withdrawn last month and relisted with another agency, and a different market in mind.

Nov 20, 2024 | oneroof.co.nz | Negotiation Poraiti |Negotiation Leigh |Nikki Preston

Moths are currently causing a stir in the UK, with the daughter of a Georgian billionaire suing the former owner of their London mansion for more than £36 million (NZ$77m) over an infestation that destroyed their clothes and wine collection. In New Zealand, real estate agents say fleas and ants are the biggest pests they come across when selling and appraising houses. Meanwhile, across the ditch, agents are dealing with snakes and spiders.