Beachlands

Alexandra Cameron

Alexandra has been selling real estate since 2002 and has sold over $25 million dollars’ worth of property on the Pohutukawa Coast. “I am passionate about people and their needs, as well as the community – I absolutely love living on the Pohutukawa Coast” Alex is dedicated to ongoing education to be a professional real estate salesperson by utilising the Harcourts training system as well as completing Creating the Leading Edge programme and continuing to up skill to consistently provide a service second to none to you. Alexandra Cameron is a Beachlands local through and through. She has extensive knowledge of the local history, with the original local paper ‘The Town Crier’ being founded back in 1970 by her family. Alexandra attended the Beachlands Maraetai Pony Club for many years and became the head instructor in 1997. Alexandra has three children growing up in Beachlands and she enjoys attending Rugby, Touch Rugby, Sailing, Swimming and jumping off the local wharf at high tide. Alexandra bought her first home locally in 1992 for $72,000 and this started a love affair with property, she has bought and sold property in the area ever since and has extensive knowledge to offer. Call Alexandra today so that you too can start the love affair with our fantastic piece of paradise. "We first met Alex three years ago when she brokered the purchase of our bach in Beachlands. Alex impressed us with her forthrightness & honesty and is 100% trustworthy. Alex has acted for us on another recent purchase and she demonstrated the same dedication that so impressed us the first time around. Her recommendations regarding this property were concise and accurate. Alex knows the market exceptionally well and her advice reflects this knowledge. I would not hesitate to have Alex act for me again and highly recommend her." Regards Craig Parker We want to say a big thank you for your tireless support in finding us a home. We hunted for the right property for our family over months and you found numerous homes for us to look through. You always greeted us with a smile and helped us to think through our options. Rain and sunshine you were there. You kept us updated all times of the day and night and always showed enthusiasm; even when ours had run out. We ended up in the perfect property and we know and believe it was because of your thorough searching and keeping a finger on the pulse. You work so hard. We cannot repay you but will always be grateful Thank you again for always being so positive and kind and for knowing your work inside out. Caryn and Stuart Urquhart I recently had the pleasure of purchasing a property through Alexandra Cameron. Buying a house is always stressful, but Alexandra went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everything went a smooth as possible for me. I found her to be honest, reliable and extremely hard working. Her passion for this area and her extensive local knowledge were an added bonus for me. I would highly recommend Alexandra other buyers and sellers who require the services of a Real Estate specialist in the area. Carla Porter My husband and I found Alex to be very helpful on the sale of our property at Beachlands, Auckland. When we would contact her by phone and she was not available at that time, she would always get back to us asap. We found her very prompt and thoughtful and friendly, with good suggestions about anything we may have asked. She would also explain anything thoroughly. She would always keep us in the link as to what the housing market was up to. I would recommend her to all. Margaret and Alan Martin In the past I have used the services of Alexandra Cameron when buying and selling houses. Alex was fabulous to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. I would also use her services again if and when the time comes. P.J. Bishop We have KNown Alexandra Cameron for several years both privately and professionally. During this time we have found Alexandra to be honest, friendly and courteous. In her professional capacity as a Real Estate Salesperson we were impressed with her efficient handling of the sale of our home. Alexandra kept us informed of progress throughout the sale and for the aforementioned reasons, we would be happy to reccomend her services. Michael & Jocelyn Lenart

Elliot Brinkley

Finding a new home is one of the most important and special times in a person’s life and Elliot takes real pride in helping people make the most of that experience. After 5 years at Harcourts Beachlands, he moved over to Melbourne to gain further experience in the Real Estate Industry. While most of the principals remain the same, Elliot noticed a few standout areas of difference; of which he is excited about introducing to our local market. “I was surprised to see the uptake of the advanced technology that Harcourts has developed here in NZ across the ditch, along with tried and true Real Estate systems I feel embracing technology as quickly as possible in this ever changing environment is vital to success in our industry.” Growing up in Beachlands, Elliot has a real appreciation for what the Pohutukawa Coast is all about. From the tree-lined streets, the village living, and proximity to the beautiful secluded beaches. Best of all, Auckland CBD is so accessible via Pine Harbour Ferry service. “The quality of life on the Pohutukawa Coast is second to none. Everyone from young professionals, to families and the elderly can live and feel at home here.” Elliot believes in the Harcourts brand because of its use of industry leading systems and technology, which allows clients a faster and more streamlined approach to buying and selling homes. “In this ever changing and competitive industry, our appreciation of technology keeps us ahead of the competition.” In addition to ‘The Harcourts Promise’, Elliot has a genuine passion for delivering the highest standards of customer service and satisfaction. “A home is a very personal space. I always seek to make sure the transition is handled in the most respectful and ethical way.”

Gabrielle Burt

Gabrielle feels that selling your home is an important financial and emotional decision and one that you need to be totally confident about every step of the way. She believes this can only be achieved as a result of constant communication, honesty and trust.  With 30 years experience selling Real Estate in and around Auckland (residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle)  A Diploma in Business Studies endorsed in Real Estate by Massey University,  An Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand  Ten years a Committee member for the Real Estate Institute of N Z, Auckland District  Member of REINZ Education Committee  Eight years Chairing a Disciplinary Committee for REINZ  Six Years a member of a Regional Disciplinary Sub Committee Such a depth of knowledge is invaluable. You can’t be in this business for that length of time and not be good at what you do! Gabrielle is just one of those people who will always look at the big picture and do the right thing. She is honest and intensely customer focused and this stems from a caring, friendly, heartfelt approach in all she does. A strong background in negotiation, plus an extensive client base, not exclusive to the Pohutukawa Coast, and her innate trustworthiness are the key to Gabrielle’s success and have over the last 30 years contributed to her extensive real estate career. Above all her clear objective is to optimize the value of your home with a successful outcome. Join the many people who are happy to have employed Gabrielle’s skills and expertise;

Paul Hebditch

Prior to joining Harcourt’s, Paul spent time selling and leasing commercial property in Auckland and had previously worked as a property developer, focussing on residential subdivisions. He oversaw all contractors responsible for the developments and also marketed and sold the sites upon completion. He has extensive experience dealing with Local Council with regards to Resource Consent Applications and has a thorough understanding of issues arising from these applications. During this time he also contracted to a construction company involved in commercial construction as well as working as a Sales Consultant for a building company. Prior to that Paul was heavily involved in the printing industry, and has knowledge of printing processes. Paul is an articulate and skilled negotiator who combines an effective communication style with the ability to establish successful, long term business relations based on credibility and integrity

Peter Brinkley

With 36 years of experience selling in Beachlands/Maraetai and 40 years of experience selling houses and businesses in the wider Auckland region, Peter has been committed to real estate right from the beginning. “I started selling real estate in 1972 for Charles Belton Real Estate in Remuera Road” Peter says. Specializing in high end properties in Remuera and Parnell, Peter’s first sale went for $26,000 - a sum which was well over twice the average price at the time. In the same year, Peter sold a 10 bedroom home on 1 ¼ acres for $128,000, setting a new record for Parnell. Two years later, a move to Wrightsons NMA in St Luke’s shopping centre saw him selling businesses, industrial and commercial properties. After two years, and as an associate member of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (AREINZ), Peter moved to Beachlands where he established Beachlands Real Estate. Peter has been a committed member of the Beachlands and Maraetai community; he has served in committees for Beachlands School, Te Puru and Lions, to name a few, and has sponsored many activities in the area. “When I moved to Beachlands, my oldest child was five,” says Peter, “now, four of my grandchildren are living in Beachlands and my son is working in the business.” During this time living in, selling in, and enjoying Beachlands and Maraetai, Peter has built up a number of local investors, whose trust in Peter has led them to regularly buy from him as well as choose him to manage many of their properties. “I believe the key to selling these unique properties is to reach as wide an audience as possible.” Peter says, “Harcourts, as a superbrand, have the tools to do this superbly.”

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Jan Hobbs

Jan’s commitment to investors and tenants alike, as well as her passion for working in her local community has allowed her to build a portfolio of satisfied clients since joining Harcourts Beachlands Real Estate Limited. Born, raised and educated in South Auckland, Jan previously worked in the importing and exporting industry at Auckland airport, where she became experienced in dealing with challenging work and a fast pace of daily life; valuable skills for her future career in property management. Jan soon moved to Beachlands with her son and daughter, who attended Beachlands School and Howick College. “We chose this area to live as we felt it was a wonderful environment to raise the children” says Jan, who enjoys spending time with family and friends, the spring and summer seasons, reading, cooking, dining out, boating and overseas travel. “I had always wanted to live and work in my local community” Jan says, who joined Harcourts Beachlands Real Estate Limited in 2001 where she worked in all areas of the real estate industry, before choosing to specialise in property management. “Property management for me is all about people, service and relationships.” Regularly attending training seminars as well as working with the principal of Beachlands Real Estate, who has over 35 years of extensive real estate experience, has given Jan valuable knowledge and information about the industry. Jan is committed to offering owners a range of services to ensure that their properties are being cared for and that they are kept well informed of what is happening in the rental industry. Her broad local knowledge allows this information to be on hand for owners as required. “I enjoy presenting, on behalf of the owners, their investment property to prospective tenants who wish to live in this area” Jan says. Equally, Jan prioritises open lines of communication with tenants at all times, keeping them up to date on the trends in the rental market. With a vast network of Harcourts offices, Jan is able to help clients find something to suit their individual needs locally, as well as all over New Zealand and Australia. “I see people daily who know what they would like in a property they wish to rent, I usually sit down and talk about what their needs are and also what their wishes are,” says Jan, “and when I find something that meets their needs, I also share their enthusiasm.” “Property management requires a vast amount of organisational and time management skills on a daily basis” says Jan. Jan’s experience in the industry has led to these demands becoming “second nature”, allowing her to build on her current portfolio as well as maintaining relationships with clients. “The Pohutukawa Coast is truly a wonderful place to live and I am proud to be part of this community.”

Gabrielle Burt

Gabrielle feels that selling your home is an important financial and emotional decision and one that you need to be totally confident about every step of the way. She believes this can only be achieved as a result of constant communication, honesty and trust.  With 30 years experience selling Real Estate in and around Auckland (residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle)  A Diploma in Business Studies endorsed in Real Estate by Massey University,  An Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand  Ten years a Committee member for the Real Estate Institute of N Z, Auckland District  Member of REINZ Education Committee  Eight years Chairing a Disciplinary Committee for REINZ  Six Years a member of a Regional Disciplinary Sub Committee Such a depth of knowledge is invaluable. You can’t be in this business for that length of time and not be good at what you do! Gabrielle is just one of those people who will always look at the big picture and do the right thing. She is honest and intensely customer focused and this stems from a caring, friendly, heartfelt approach in all she does. A strong background in negotiation, plus an extensive client base, not exclusive to the Pohutukawa Coast, and her innate trustworthiness are the key to Gabrielle’s success and have over the last 30 years contributed to her extensive real estate career. Above all her clear objective is to optimize the value of your home with a successful outcome. Join the many people who are happy to have employed Gabrielle’s skills and expertise;

Paul Hebditch

Prior to joining Harcourt’s, Paul spent time selling and leasing commercial property in Auckland and had previously worked as a property developer, focussing on residential subdivisions. He oversaw all contractors responsible for the developments and also marketed and sold the sites upon completion. He has extensive experience dealing with Local Council with regards to Resource Consent Applications and has a thorough understanding of issues arising from these applications. During this time he also contracted to a construction company involved in commercial construction as well as working as a Sales Consultant for a building company. Prior to that Paul was heavily involved in the printing industry, and has knowledge of printing processes. Paul is an articulate and skilled negotiator who combines an effective communication style with the ability to establish successful, long term business relations based on credibility and integrity