Upper Hutt

Euan Mackenzie

Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008

Gavin Faulke

Graeme Collinge

Graeme's infectious energy combines with a friendly and outgoing personality to deliver “straight-shooting, no nonsense” real estate. Graeme was bought up in Tawa and moved into the New Zealand Police where he rose to the rank of Detective before embarking on his real estate career. After 7 years of selling he completed his university qualifications to gain associate status. He has firmly established himself as a competent, knowledgeable Sales Manager with a successful track record that supports his ability as Sales Manager. He has two young boys who both attend school in Whitby and who are quite clearly a huge focus in his life.

Jo Den Harder

John Dunscombe

EXPERIENCE John has been in Real Estate since early 1989 and with Harcourts since April 1990. He has sold over $100 million dollars of Real Estate in Upper Hutt since starting. John is a consistent enthusiastic top performer giving outstanding service. He was formerly a metallurgist and factory manager having lived and worked in Wales, South Africa and New Zealand. He has been a New Zealand citizen since 1988 QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) UK Member of Institution of Metallurgists (MIM) UK Real Estate Sales Persons Certificate NZ Real Estate Branch Managers Certificate NZ LOCAL CONNECTIONS He has lived in Upper Hutt since 1978 and knows the area well. Is actively involved with Silverstream Lions and has been involved in counseling those in need of help. PERSONAL Married with three daughters, two of whom are Physiotherapists one in the Wairarapa . one on the Kapiti Coast, A third daughter has returned from London to raise a family.His wife, Sue is a well known Lower Hutt Podiatrist. REFERRAL CLIENTS John has many referral clients from past clients, which is always a compliment and confirms the level of service that he prides himself on.

John Spencer

Lauren Clements

Lauren can be described as a friendly, well organised person who is focused on achievement and is committed to delivering results through ultimate professionalism. Lauren has an established reputation of extremely hard work, respect and trust throughout her working career. Lauren is an individual who sets herself and achieves her goals with total dedication. Her friendly smile, her genuine warmth and emphatic attitude together with her positive enthusiasm and infectious personality are what sets Lauren apart from the others.

Mark Jones

Mike Ledger

As Mike and Tania enter their 5th year of being in real estate they have managed to get themselves into a fantastic market position for all of their clients to ensure the absolute best performance and commitment to all those that they deal with is achieved. Mike and Tania have established themselves as part of a vibrant team with the Upper Hutt office of Team Hutt Valley Ltd. Through their passion and dedication with everyone they deal with and truly hard work they captured the coveted prize of New Zealand Rookie in their first year in real estate. For every real estate agent/rookie this achievement can only be attained of course once and this has exhibited to all those clients their ability of being able to get the job done with honesty, communication, integrity and enthusiasm. They are also the number one agents for all of Upper Hutt within Harcourts from 2008 till now. They have also only just recently been awarded the number 5 consultants in all of New Zealand for Harcourts (over 1700 agents nationwide). Both Mike and Tania have huge customer service backgrounds with Mike having been in the New Zealand Police for over 22 years before leaving in September 2007 to take up real estate with Tania. Tania previously spent twelve years with Air New Zealand as a senior international flight attendant and has a passion for interior design and landscaping. Both Mike and Tania operated their own building business for 10 years building executive residential homes with both directly on the tools. This work history and building experience give them both the edge clients are looking for in a real estate agent. It allows Mike and Tania to communicate with their clients with not only a real passion for real estate but also being knowledgeable on building practices and requirements for when questions by buyers and sellers ultimately arise. With their wealth of knowledge and expertise across such a wide spectrum of the industry both Mike and Tania have an instinctive understanding and appreciation of the needs, expectations and requirements of all their clients. They well know and appreciate that real estate is not about property, but is all about “PEOPLE” “At the end of the day the actual house is the end product of all the work involved along the way, but it is the manner in which you achieve that result that determines your level of success and future business in the eyes of your clients” comment both Mike and Tania. They enthusiastically go on to say “We are both just so passionate about communicating with and servicing our clients to the highest possible level, because having been there, we understand what makes the real difference”. By choosing to work with both Mike and Tania you will be receiving the very best of two quite amazing and talented people. “Why put all your eggs in one basket when you can get two for the price of one” jokes Mike. They are right, people often appreciate the choice of being able to work with both genders throughout the real estate transaction, bringing a far wider skill set and knowledge base to the table. Listening to their clients’ needs, creating solutions, and achieving outstanding results are the entire focus of this dedicated couple. “Turning Dreams into Reality” WE GET RESULTS Mike and Tania Ledger

Polly Forrest

THE OTHER FLOWER OF SCOTLAND. I was born in Hawick in the beautiful Scottish Borders, educated in Paisley and then qualified as a Physical Education teacher in “Auld Reekie” Edinburgh. I enjoyed many sports, but concentrated on netball and played for 4 years in the Scottish Netball Squad. We moved to New Zealand in 1983 and have lived in Silverstream for 24 years. I enjoy playing tennis, umpiring netball and going for long walks with my dog Meg. My daughter Sally has now completed her degrees from Otago University and is now working as a Conference Co-ordinator for the Medical Industry of New Zealand in Auckland. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching PE first at St Orans College & then for 12 years as Head of Department at Chilton St James School. Time for a change of direction & a new career in Real Estate, working very successfully for Remax Leaders in Upper Hutt for 6 years & now with Harcourts Silverstream. This industry is a challenge, ever changing , demanding & competitive. Buying or selling a home is an important decision made for many reasons. The choice of agency & especially the agent should not be difficult. This person must have the skill to negotiate, be committed to you & have the personal touch so important in this stressful time. I am an outstanding agent , with proven results, well organised , committed to a high level of service & who really enjoys working closely with clients to achieve a successful outcome.

Ric Tyson

Experience - Ric Tyson has been involved with Real Estate for 16 years. He is known for his straight shooting, up front, direct, no nonsense approach. He is proud of success and he says “it comes from a lot of hard work and that luck has had nothing to do with it” he learnt a great deal from his mentor the late Michael Duncan who new the law book back to front. Qualifications- Ric has his sales consultant’s license. He managed the Rental division for 4 years and has built, for his clients extensive portfolios .He also holds his Auctioneers licence. He was and still is a very accomplished chief, trained in the Royal NZ Army. Later working for St Patrick’s College as the catering manager for years. Prior to this he prepared and served meals in hotel restaurants for famous dignitaries. Hobbies and local connections- founder and life member of the British Car Club. Fly fishing enthusiast. Owned and managed the Upper Hutt Caravan yard for many years. His personal favourite past time is “Relaxing at the batch in Turangi, with his beautiful wife Pam’,Ric says. Personal- Married with 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren. Referral Clients- People call Ric from overseas to ask advise on their Real Estate needs, this is a proven fact that they trust his judgement and will solely deal with Ric. Clients of Ric’s whom he has built Rental Portfolios for have said to him, that they are willing to write a letter of validation if ever required. He also believes that when someone gives him an exclusive agency they are giving him the exclusive rights to control the contractual paper work to their property, something he takes very seriously.

Robyn Bond

Sharlene Snijder

Susan Spencer

Tania Ledger

After twenty two years of dedicated service to the New Zealand Police, Mike, along with his wife Tania are making a career change. Tania has spent twelve years with Air New Zealand as a senior international flight attendant and has a passion for interior design and landscaping. Mike is also a builder, and over the last 16 years they have both been involved in the building and construction of residential homes. Combine that extensive experience and knowledge together in a passionate dynamic husband and wife team and you have the potential for something really special and quite unique entering the Upper Hutt real estate market. With their wealth of knowledge and expertise across such a wide spectrum of the industry both Mike and Tania have an instinctive understanding and appreciation of the needs, expectations and requirements of all their clients. They well know and appreciate that real estate is not about property, but is all about “PEOPLE” “At the end of the day the actual house is the end product of all the work involved along the way, but it is the manner in which you achieve that result that determines your level of success and future business in the eyes of your clients” comment both Mike and Tania. They enthusiastically go on to say “We are both just so passionate about communicating with and servicing our clients to the highest possible level, because having been there, we understand what makes the real difference”. Both very community minded and committed people with strong family values Mike and Tania totally immerse themselves, along with their three sons into the local community and all it has to offer encompassing educational, sporting and cultural activities and opportunities in the Hutt Valley. “We chose Harcourts to build our real estate careers with because it is such a well known and highly respected brand in real estate, locally, nationally, and of course now internationally. The systems, structure, training and support we are receiving is amazing”. By choosing to work with both Mike and Tania you will be receiving the very best of two quite amazing and talented people. “Why put all your eggs in one basket when you can get two for the price of one” jokes Mike. They are right, people often appreciate the choice of being able to work with both genders throughout the real estate transaction, bringing a far wider skill set and knowledge base to the table. Listening to their clients needs, creating solutions, and achieving outstanding results is the entire focus of this dedicated couple. “Turning Dreams into Reality” Mike and Tania Ledger

Vicky Scaife

“A Trusted Individual, Bringing Local Knowledge and Commitment to Real Estate” An Upper Hutt girl all her life, educated here, worked here, married here, and raised a family in this fine city. Vicky has solid values and strong principles, combined with an open honesty to tell it like it is. When you meet and get to know Vicky Scaife, that is the impression you are left with. Vicky was Office Manager and a very significant part of her husband Grant’s successful construction company for 16 years. This wide knowledge and diverse skill has enabled her to enter Real Estate with a real grass roots practical appreciation of the industry and everything required and expected from it. Vicky is a very caring, committed individual having a natural talent for clear precise communication. She is very friendly & helpful. “I have a determination to ensure I achieve the very best result for my clients. In the recent past, I myself was looking for a suitable property and was unable to find one. Let me know your property needs and I will keep looking for you.” I understand and appreciate only too well that you are trusting me with your most valuable asset, your home. I will regard it an absolute privilege to market and sell your property. I know Upper Hutt so well. It is a great place to bring up a family. The parks, river and local scenery are a treasure. The Art & Entertainment Centre, Aquatic Centre, Trentham Racecourse to name a few of the special places Upper Hutt boasts. The wide variety of Sport & Social Clubs available is huge. People are very friendly. A stroll up Main Street can take awhile because you see so many familiar faces. “I love my new work environment, the support & teamwork at Harcourts is amazing, their vision and values are so similar to mine.”