Blog & Insights
Seller tips, buyer guides, and honest market updates from South & Central Auckland.
Market UpdateEllerslie's median sale price was $1,140,000 with a median of 52 days to sell in the 90 days to 27 September 2026 (REINZ sales data). Prices by bedroom count, how Ellerslie compares with its neighbours, and what it means for sellers this spring.
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Life SituationsWhen you've separated and you're both on the title, the sale still needs both of you. Here's how signing, communication, price, open homes and offers work in practice when you'd rather not be in the same room.
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Life SituationsGetting a loved one's home ready to sell is practical work wrapped in a lot of feeling. Here's a plain guide to clearing belongings, cleaning, repairs, insurance, utilities and timing.
Read ArticleLife SituationsWhen a parent moves into care, their home often needs to be sold. Here are the practical steps: talking as a family, who can sign, timing, downsizing belongings and keeping your parent involved.
Read ArticleLife SituationsSelling a family home after a death is one of the hardest things anyone asks me to help with. Here's a warm, plain-spoken guide for Auckland executors and families: probate, first steps, and how a considerate agent lightens the load.
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Seller GuideFrom the day you list to the fall of the hammer, an auction campaign runs on a clear timeline. Here's what happens week by week, accurate to NZ auction rules, and how we work through it together, facts first.
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Local StoriesI have just built two flagship history pages, one for Papakura and one for Ellerslie. Archival photos, before-and-after sliders, and the story of how each suburb got its shape.
Read ArticleLife SituationsGoing through a separation and facing the sale of the family home? Here's what you need to know: the law, the process, and how to get through it as smoothly as possible.
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Seller GuideThinking about selling your home privately in New Zealand? Here's an honest, practical guide to what's involved, what the risks are, and how to give yourself the best chance.
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Seller GuideAgent commission is just the start. Here's a complete breakdown of everything it actually costs to sell a home in New Zealand in 2026, with real Auckland numbers.
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Getting StartedOnline tools give you a number. A good appraisal gives you the truth. Here's how to find out what your Auckland property is actually worth right now.
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Seller GuideSelling a lifestyle block or rural property in Auckland? The process is different from a standard home sale. Here is what to consider and how to reach the right buyers.
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Seller GuideEveryone in Drury is asking the same question: wait for the train stations and the new town, or sell now? Here's an honest answer based on what's actually happening in the market.
Read ArticleSeller GuideThinking of selling your Ellerslie bungalow or villa? Here's what today's buyers actually want, and what will make your character home stand out in a choosy market.
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Seller GuideChoosing the right agent is the single biggest lever you have on how your sale goes. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and what to walk away from.
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Seller GuideBefore you commit to selling, you need to understand what you'll pay and what you're paying for. Here's an honest breakdown of how real estate fees work in New Zealand.
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Seller TipsMost sellers have never heard of a search price. Here's what it is, how Trade Me, OneRoof and realestate.co.nz use it, and why getting it right matters more than you think.
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Market UpdateRates are up, fuel costs are biting, and buyer confidence is fragile. Here's an honest read on what's actually moving, what's stalling, and what it means if you're thinking of selling.
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From LeanneWhen you list a property, you'll get an agent who works with you, or against you. Here's why I got into real estate, and the principle I still work by every single day.
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Seller TipsMost sellers focus on price. The ones who get the best results focus on presentation first. Here's what actually makes a difference, and what you can skip.
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Getting StartedA lot of homeowners put off getting an appraisal because they're not sure what they're signing up for. The answer is: not much. Here's the full picture.
Read ArticleLeanne is happy to talk through anything - no obligation, no sales pitch.