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With 24 million in unconditional sales in the past month and settled sales of over $63 million for Team Hawkins it seems the market has turned the corner.
We have an amazing variety of new listings now on the market, or about to be, with premium Parnell properties ranging in price from $2 million to over $7 million and prime Remuera and Kohimarama homes from $1.6 million to circa $7 million.
It is definitely the time to purchase if you have been waiting for your moment in the market, as there is a good selection now coming available and prices are likely to move north in the months ahead; if not in the third quarter then in the lead up to Christmas and the summer months.
Those waiting until after the election could well miss the boat and end up regretting not taking advantage of these current market conditions.
From experience, New Zealand buyers are a lot like sheep and when they hear buying has slowed they all slow down and when the word is out that they are buying again, away they all go.
Don’t be a follower this cycle, be a leader while you have the choice and a lack of competition, although the tide is definitely turning now with our open home numbers substantially increasing week on week.
For market advice or a general discussion about your property needs, feel free to call one of our team for advice on what we can do for you and how you can make informed decisions for your future.
With the recent hike to the OCR in late May to 5.50% the general consensus, which the RBNZ has projected, is that the OCR has peaked with a set and hold strategy till Q2 2024. The primary objective being to reach the target inflation figures prior to any downward movements. Most banks are pricing shorter term 6-18 months fixed options around the 7.00% mark with longer term 24+ months rates sitting closer to 6.00%. As we've seen an inverted yield curve apparent in the market over the last couple months, it's only fitting that New Zealand has entered a technical recession with the latest information from Stats NZ. That being said, we've been through this cycle before, having a good strategy in place is crucial to reduce your interest cost and capitalise on any opportunities that arise.
On-site auction was the first time she saw the property in person.
The Japanese-style house in Remuera that attracted un-precedented interest at open homes sold under the hammer today for $3.95m.
The Ray White agent marketing the four-bedroom home on Portland Road, Ross Hawkins, said he had never seen such crowds through a home. Some 600 people viewed the four-bedroom house surrounded by a pool and gardens through its month-long campaign, many of them aficionados of Japan design rather than serious buyers.
Three bidders put their hands up for the auction, which, after 25 bids went to a couple from Queenstown. The husband had seen the house, the wife flying in specially for the auction to see the house for the first time today, Hawkins said.
“They are long term fans of Japan, they love the food and the culture. The vendors are delighted and the buyer is who we’d hoped would be successful.”
Bidding on the house, which has a CV of $3.75m, started at $2.8m but quickly reached its final price. The on-site auction was watched by two of the owners’ children, with a third dialing in by phone, and a crowd of onlookers.
The sale rounds out a huge month for the family of late owner Robin Rive who with her husband Bryan conceived and built the house over many years. Robin died in early May, aged 84, and her husband Bryan, who is unwell, is in care. They were reluctant to let the house go.
“But it was just getting to that point,” her daughter Jackie Rive told OneRoof, adding that fittingly the family celebrated her mother’s life with a big memorial gathering the weekend before the auction.
“It’s been our family for 40 years, it might hit us later. We’re not even thinking about what we have to do next to empty out the place.
“But they’re a gorgeous couple who’ve bought it and we had a really lovely send off to the house. It went really well,” she said.
Visitors were drawn to the authentic Japanese style of the house and garden, painstakingly researched for nearly 20 years and built over three years by its owners over 40 years ago.
Robin, a physio by profession who had side businesses in fashion and then making and exporting teddy bears, travelled frequently to Japan for her business. The Rives, who also had a farm in Clevedon where they hosted Japanese tourists in the 1980s and then ran Japanese etiquette classes for business people in their new home.
Robin had owned the Portland Road section, carved off land owned by the Caughey family of Smith and Caughey’s, for over 20 years before embarking on building her dream.
After years of research, the couple enlisted big name architect Robert Railley to design the house in the style of Sukiya, a simple sixteenth century farmhouse style made of wood with clay walls. The two and a half year build finished in1987.
The only concession to modern tastes were wool carpets in the living room and bedrooms, rather than tatami straw mats, but even the bathrooms have cabinets that echo traditional tansu cupboards and the main bathroom has a stone-wrapped soaking bath typical of Japanese onsen, or outdoor hot springs.
Central heating and smart kitchen appliances were also essential modern touches.
The high ceilings, sliding doors (glass, rather than traditional paper so that the Gives had views of their meticulously styled gardens) and sheltered porches are all authentic.
The Rives even managed to convince Council regulators to allow them to keep their Japanese-style decks hover over the pool unfenced (child-proof locks meet the rules). The pool and gardens have rocks craned from the their Clevedon farm and feature mature gardens of azaleas, Japanese black pines and ferns and boxwood.
Hawkins who said everyone was delighted with the outcome, said:
“You don’t feel like you’re even in Auckland. After an open home, usually we agents lock up and go, but here we just want to sit down, it’s such a calm place.”
Article from OneRoof - Catherine Smith 1 June 2023
Local snaps up property on city's golden mile.
A 1970s home with some of the best views in Auckland sold under the hammer on Thursday for $7.1 million –$1.7m above its 2021 CV.
There was spirited bidding from the five buyers vying to own the five-bedroom house on Remuera Road, with the on-site auction kicking off with a bid of $4.2m and the property being declared on the market some $1.5m later.
Two bidders drove the price up in increments of $100,000 in the closing stages of the auction, before an extra $50,000 sealed the deal for a Remuera local.
Ray White agent Ross Hawkins, who marketed the property with colleague Caleb Rufer, said the result was “fantastic”, exceeding buyer feedback on what it might sell for.
“I think we can say the market is back. It’s what we were used to prior to last year.”
Hawkins said that local interest in the property had been high. The under-bidder told OneRoof he was also a local too.
The 30-odd crowd attending auction knew the value of the elevated 776sqm corner property, which has unobstructed views of the city skyline, the Hauraki Gulf islands to the Coromandel Peninsula and south to the Bombay Hills – a fact Hawkins and auctioneer Jeff Tubman made abundantly clear.
They pointed out that properties on the coveted end of Remuera Road were tightly held and noted that apartments on the strip were now fetching $7m-plus.
"The views [are] protected due to a height restriction on the house below. It is a corner site with dual access and is prime for development and/or a remodel. They can’t have any trees or anything that goes up into that view line,” Hawkins said.
The house, which has two rental apartments on the ground floor, as well as garaging, has been in the same family for 33 years with the elderly owners selling to move to a retirement community.
When it was built, the home, which has dual access off Ridings Road, had a basement billiards room and storage areas which the current owners converted into flats.
Hawkins had said it could be left as is, renovated or the whole property fully developed. In the meantime, the house and rental units would make the property a prime investment while the buyers figured out their plans or be used for multi-generational living.
“You'd never over-capitalise on the golden mile strip with Mount Hobson in behind it.”
by Team Hawkins
• Sold under the hammer
• 4x bidders
• 25x bids at auction
• Relax and live in your 'zen' paradise
• Based on the principle of 'Shakkei'
• 78m2 plus 227m2 decks/patios (approx.)
• Glass and natural timbers over two levels
• Authentic Japanese gardens
• Alluring nature-style pool
• 1012m2 land area (more or less)
• Compelling character villa set on 1,055m2
• Relaxed living with private indoor-outdoor entertaining
• Formal and informal living & dining areas
• A live/work sleepout/cottage
• Discreet access to the double garage
• Ample secure off-street parking behind the gates
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• Sold under the hammer
• $1.7m above CV
• 5x bidders
G O L D
•Positioned on Remuera's 'Golden Mile'
•Elevated corner site with breathtaking views
•776m2 site with dual access
•Recreate / Renovate / Rebuild
•Investment / Family Home / Home & Income
•Protected views
Onsite, 1.00pm Wed 12 July (unless sold prior)
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ross.hawkins@raywhite.com
0274 720 577
Caleb Rufer
caleb.rufer
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This grandly proportioned residence has been expertly crafted, with warm rich oak and rimu details throughout. The early 20th-century workmanship has resulted in a magnificent home that is both luxurious and brilliantly functional.
This masterpiece is set back from the road, surrounded by mature hedges, trees and lush gardens. Enter through the grand entranceway with bevelled glass surrounds, and experience the soaring ceiling height, stunning oak staircase and panelling, and gorgeous leadlight windows.
Everything about this home exudes warmth and elegance. At 370 sqm, it has also been designed with family living in mind.
The master bedroom is a lavish size, with an adjoining sitting room offering views of the harbour, large dressing room, and ensuite. Two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a study complete the upstairs. At ground level there is another double bedroom and guest bathroom. An open plan kitchen and family room open to a secluded garden courtyard. A separate lounge with a gas fireplace leads into a formal dining room and adjoining sunroom. A large laundry, an internal access double garage, and even a charming gate-house complete this home.
Prominently positioned on an elevated corner site on one of Parnell's best streets, don't miss the opportunity to purchase this unique home of grandeur and proportion seldom available in this desirable neighbourhood.
20 St Stephens is just around the corner from the cafes, boutiques, and restaurants of Parnell Rise. It is a short walk to many parks (including the Rose Gardens, and the Domain), the beach at Judges Bay, as well as Newmarket, Britomart and the CBD. It is zoned for Double Grammar and Parnell Primary School. This home and its immediate neighbours enjoy a single-house zoning with special character overlay, which means that your private surroundings are protected.
•1929 gracious quality-built family home
•Occupying an approx 835sqm private corner site
•Warm rich oak and timber details throughout
•Grand and crafted entranceway, soaring ceiling height, leadlight windows
•Separate formal living and dining areas
•Lush gardens, hedges and trees surround the property
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS31561
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4 A 2 C 1 D 2.5 F 2
Auction Onsite 100pm Wed 12 July (unless sold prior)
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As advertised online or by private appointment
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
Caleb Rufer 021 0258 3304
•Tucked away in an exclusive cul-de-sac positioned high on Remuera's Golden Mile
•North-facing top-floor with breath-taking views from the city skyline across the harbour to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond
•Flooded with natural light the stylish contemporary interiors are enhanced by wide scenic windows
•Spacious living and dining areas enjoy views down the valley
•Separate designated lounge area
•Separate double garage plus guest parking
•Designer interiors including European stone floors and fumed oak cabinetry
•Aluminium framed glass brick exterior walls
•Light-filled open-plan living space
•Two car parks plus storage area
•Short walk to Parnell Rise and The Village
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS30683
Auction In-rooms, 1/416 Broadway 3.00pm Wed 12 July (unless sold prior)
View As advertised online or by private appointment
2 A 2 F 2
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
Caleb Rufer 021 0258 3304
•Cutting-edge development by Monk MacKenzie
•Light-filled open-plan living space
•European stone floors
•Full-height bathroom walls
•Fumed oak cabinetry throughout
•2 carparks and a storage area in the basement
•Quiet stroll up to Parnell Rise and The Village
•Double Grammar Zone
45 Rosario Crescent, Red Beach
•Create your own beach trophy home or develop
•Elevated position ensures views and privacy
•1229m2 (approx.) - prime, oceanfront real estate
•Zoned Mixed Housing Urban
•Approved Resource Consent - 3 Townhomes
•Approved Engineering Plan
•Building Consent Lodged
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS31404
For Sale Set Date of Sale closes 4.00pm, Thurs 29 June (unless sold prior)
View As advertised online or by private appointment
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
Richard Bull 021 443 361
•Unrivaled redevelopment opportunity
•Outstanding potential and unlimited possibilities
•20m of beach frontage with riparian rights
•North/East Facing, Fee Simple 1831m2 (approx.)
•Two existing homes
•Enjoy the dramatic and ever-changing Hauraki
Gulf views from morning to dusk
Hidden from view down a private lane and tucked away behind security gates this majestic family residence is elegant in design and substantial in size.
Ideal for family living and extended families or guests this executive home has all the space you need making living here an absolute pleasure in a resort-style environment.
•Architectural gem designed by Pete Bossley
•Clever use of glass, steel and timber louvers
•Modern and open plan light-filled living space
•Morgan Cronin kitchen
•Intimate views over Hobson Bay, Remuera, Parnell around to the Holy Trinity Cathedral
•Gallery-style laundry
•Double internal access garage with storage
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS31001 Black
For Sale
Price By Negotiation View
As advertised online or by private appointment
3 A 2 F 2 I
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
Caleb Rufer 021 0258 3304
•Unique garden apartment on elevated site
•Fully renovated in every aspect
•Large covered north-facing deck
•Views to Rangitoto
•Designer kitchen and bathrooms
•Large open plan living and new timber floors
•Two secure carparks plus storage shed
• North/west facing 178m² corner apartment
• Boasting a 3m (approx.) stud height
• Generous open-plan living, with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders
•Travertine kitchen countertops, engineered oak floors, and Miele appliances
•Secure basement car park and storage locker
•Private resident library, cinema and dining room
•Established country estate
•Private pool complex
•Regenerated native bush and established landscaping
•Main Home 344m2 (approx.) - 4 Beds 3 Bath
•Second Home 163m2 (approx.) - 3 Beds 2 Bath
•Outbuildings 192m2 (approx.)
•Nestled on 5703m2 (more or less) of flat land
•Titled land, Resource consent issued
•House and land package with David Reid Homes
•Architectural design 369m2 floor area
•Raking ceilings in kitchen, dining, and living
•3x water tanks, septic system
•120m 3 phase mains power and services
•Fabulous Town & Country playground
• 2000m2 (approx.) trophy home
• Elevated and boasting 360-degree views
• 27ha of rolling pasture and mature plantings
• Your own peninsula, with riparian rights
• 2-level atrium inviting in a casade of natural light
• Heated saltwater pool and spa
• A tidal jetty and boat ramp
• 3 additional dwellings, 3-bay shed plus more
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS30079
For Sale
Lake Road Lofts have been conceived with Chris Tate Architecture to bring New York style to Takapuna living.
A selection of 3 and 4 bedroom lofts offering privacy yet maximising the use of outdoor space for entertaining with louvred canopies and balcony gardens. Carefully crafted industrial-style kitchen, full-height steel windows and open plan living.
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS25243 Black
For Sale
Priced From $2,545,000
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By Private Appointment
3 A 2 F 2 I
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
Richard Bull 021 443 361
The sense of arrival at Weiti Bay through the newly established forestry road will take your breath away. Manicured beachfront reserve and wetland areas to your left and vast valleys of re-vegetated native bush to your right. You then transition through the generously sized sections of this outstanding coastal community. This offering delivers a rural coastal style of living in an unspoilt waterfront location like no other.
A variety of sections available. Call now for more information or to arrange a private viewing.
• Amazing opportunity to own 40,000m2+ of land
• Approx. 25 minutes from Auckland CBD
• Sections with riparian rights or private beach access available
• Stunning coastal outlook over Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve
• The Reserve is designed to give residents the perfect canvas for their imagination
•Outstanding rural lifestyle block of 1.66ha
•Located at the end of a quiet no-exit road
•Elevated views up the Shotover River toward Arthur's Point and around to Coronet Peak and further to the Crown Range and Mt Cardrona
•Title issued - bring your inspiration to create the ultimate in Southern Lakes lifestyle living
rwepsom.co.nz/EPS31284
-Private road and North-facing aspect
-Design covenants to protect value
-Titles due end December
-Short walk through Wanaka Station Park to Lake edge
-Walking distance from town
-Extremely sheltered position
-Design team and builders available if required.
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For Sale
Asking Price $1,050,000
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Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
•582m2 gently sloping north-facing corner site
•Exclusive private street of just 14 premium sites
•Recently completed with titles now issued
•Building and design teams available
•Design covenants in place to ensure the quality and design of all houses
•3-minute walk from the shores of Lake Wanaka
For Sale
Asking Price $1,275,000
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Please contact the agent for viewing details
Ross Hawkins 0274 720 577 A
For years we have been remembering and dreaming of this Hauraki Gulf Island Resort with gorgeous beaches and 24ha of rolling coastal land to some of the most picturesque bays. There are many existing buildings to renovate or remove, the original resort and the recently upgraded wharf. You have tennis courts and a pool that can be easily upgraded. The possibilities are endless.
ROSS HAWKINS | Licensee Salesperson
M.0274 720 577 | E. ross.hawkins@raywhite.com
Intially specialising in project marketing and partnering and assisting key clients to develop, create and sell down large scale developments, both in Auckland City locations and in premium coastal locations around the country, Ross has always run his own projects from start to finish. This commitment is something Ross prides himself on, seeing all projects through until fully completed.
Over his 20+ year career, Ross has focused on high-end property and has set a number of records in high-end residential sales in the high value Auckland suburbs as well as high-end waterfront and lifestyle properties for his key clients.
Over his highly successful career Ross also owned and managed a real estate franchise in Orakei. Ross’s passion has always been his clients and achieving fantastic results for them, so business ownership was not for him and he turned his hand to becoming the No 1 salesperson for Sotheby's International retaining that title for 7 years.
CALEB RUFER | Licensee Salesperson
M.021 0258 3304 | E. caleb.rufer@raywhite.com
Following in the footsteps of his Grandpop who worked in the Australian real estate market for 30 years. Caleb has a serious passion for sales, real estate and relationships. Specialising in high-end residential homes, apartment sales and developments in Auckland's central suburbs, Caleb opens doors of opportunity and it’s his relaxed nature and well-spoken demeanour that turns brief introductions into long-lasting relationships. It’s a lifestyle that Caleb loves and one you will find he is dedicated to. He delivers a quality of service that is direct, proficient, and personal which in turn, helps influence the next chapter of your life.
M.021 443 361 | E. richard.bull@raywhite.com
Richard’s international telecommunications and IT products and services career of over 20 years means he is highly skilled in customer service, business sales and marketing, account directorship, general management and operational excellence across many cultures. These professional skills and a deep knowledge of business best practices are the foundation of the full service that Richard now provides his property clients. Throughout his corporate career, Richard has continued to participate in his love of property, architecture, renovation, landscaping and design. Richard has well-established contacts in the Real Estate industry, such as property developers, architects, designers, builders, mortgage brokers, and commercial agents making him an integral part of a successful team.
M.021 2444 600 | E. tracey.patching@raywhite.com
For over 15 years, Tracey has been involved in various aspects of the real estate industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to compliment the team.
Tracey works behind the scenes ensuring all the administration aspects of the listing, advertising and sale processes run smoothly for the team, the vendors and purchasers.
983b Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Sale Method: Auction (sold pre-auction) Sold for $4,700,000
A brand new home, sold prior to auction with a showstopper offer.
367 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Sale Method: Tender Sold for $7,800,000
Sale Method: Tender
Sold for $7,800,000
Sold on Tender closing date for a record price for Orewa Beach
Sale Method: Tender
Sold for $25,750,000
Sold prior to Tender close date for a record price for the Queenstown Lakes District with a show stopping offer to stop the process.
Sale Method: Auction
Sold for $4,250,000
Listed in conjunction with Ray White Mission Bay and sold to a buyer off Ross's database for a record price for St Heliers of $10,000 per m2 land value.
6A sold for $9,250,000 at 334m²
6B sold for $8,500,000 at 334m²
Setting record apartment prices in New Zealand. Designed by Monk MacKenzie.
Sold off-market for a record of $40,000 per m2 off the plans prior to the start of construction
Sale Method: Set Date of Sale
Sold for $10,500,000
Sold during lockdown to clients off Ross's database by private viewing
Sale Method: Off-Market
Sold for $6,500,000
Listed and sold off-market to clients off Ross's database setting a record price for a single house site in Queenstown Lakes District.
Sale Method: Auction
Sold for $3,270,000
Sold at Auction under the hammer for a record price for home in Waterview.
