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Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate agency. We have expertise in marketing residential property, commercial and industrial property, and rural real estate, including farms and lifestyle blocks. We have 57 offices throughout New Zealand, selling property in Auckland and the North Shore, Northland, the North of Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, and various other provincial towns.

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Real Estate 14 Jan 2010
Mortgagee sale of spectacular land offers new opportunity

GISBORNE — A substantial freehold parcel of land with enviable rural and coastal views plus beach access on Gisborne’s city boundary has been taken to mortgagee sale as financiers step in to shore up the future of this unique land holding.

38.7 hectare property in Wallis Road which is zoned Rural Residential under the Gisborne District Council's District Plan.

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Real Estate 13 Jan 2010
Island farm opportunity combines business with leisure

MARLBOROUGH — A stock grazing farm on an island just a short boat ride from the civilization of mainland New Zealand is on the market for sale - offering the ultimate work/play lifestyle. 

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Real Estate 11 Jan 2010
Slice 'n dice development options for waterfront farm

NORTHLAND — A waterfront farm with lifestyle and residential subdivision potential has been placed on the market for sale for the first time in 75 years.

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Fundraiser 11 Jan 2010
Guide Dog Services to benefit from Warkworth A & P Show auction

WARKWORTH — The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind’s Guide Dog Services charity is set to benefit from a fundraising auction being held at the Warkworth A & P show on January 16.

Guide dog Macey joins young volunteer charity fundraisers Daniel Barnett, left, and brother James to get in some early practice for rattling the charity donations bucket they will be carrying during the Warkworth A & P show.

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Real Estate 23 Dec 2009
Wildlife sanctuary sale draws strong interest from Kiwis

TASMAN — A beautiful lifestyle estate adjacent to a privately owned wildlife sanctuary is on the market for sale.

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Real Estate 14 Dec 2009
Cafes become flavour of the month for investors

Cafes appear to be flavour of the month with investors - with a number of retail offerings adding plenty of froth to Bayleys’ end-of-year auctions.

The Great Cafe turned out to be a great property investment

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Real Estate 14 Dec 2009
Mega sale of $20million property

WAITAKERE CITY — One of New Zealand’s largest bulk retail properties – the massive 14,187 square metre Mitre 10 MEGA store in Henderson, West Auckland – has sold for $20 million.

Mitre 10's massive West Auckland MEGA store has sold for $20million.

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Business 8 Dec 2009
Train sale interest gathers a full head of steam

KINGSTON — Steam train enthusiasts from as far away as North America and Australia are two of 35 parties who have registered an interest in the sale of the sale of the historic Kingston Flyer steam train.

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Real Estate 4 Dec 2009
Farming sector still lagging behind other property sectors trends

The farming property market is yet to witness the rebound in sales activity being experienced within other property sectors, according to Bayleys real estate’s rural research report.

 The classic Kiwi cowshed – a traditional powerhouse of income generation for many New Zealand farmers.

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Real Estate 3 Dec 2009
Farming sector still lagging behind other property sectors trends

The farming property market is yet to witness the rebound in sales activity being experienced within other property sectors, according to Bayleys real estate’s rural research report.

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Fundraiser 27 Nov 2009
On-line auction to raise funds for Guide Dog Services

Top class accommodation, designer artwork, rare Beatles LPs on vinyl, dinner at casual cafes, and a sports package, are among some of the fantastic items on offer in a charity auction to raise money for the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind’s Guide Dog Services.

Bayleys Wellington residential sales manager Babette Newman and guide dog PJ stack up the goodies going on auction for the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind's Guide Dog Services

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Real Estate 26 Nov 2009
From farm to dinner plate

SOUTHLAND — Happy Valley Dairies in Southland - the only ‘farm to dinner plate’ dairy product processor in New Zealand who has the dairy shed and the processing plant under one roof, is now on the market with Bayleys.

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Real Estate 25 Nov 2009
Receivership sale for one of the Capital's prime commercial buildings

WELLINGTON CITY — A prominent office tower near Wellington’s revamped waterfront zone is being taken to International Tender as receivers step in to manage the assets of one of the city’s beleaguered property developers.

Guardian Trust House - on the south eastern corner of Victoria and Willeston Streets

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Real Estate 25 Nov 2009
Well-performing CBD building up for tender

WELLINGTON CITY — A commercial property at the core of Wellington’s CBD is attracting wide interest from investors looking to add a multi-tenanted, well-performing city investment to their portfolio.

85 The Terrace, Wellington

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Real Estate 25 Nov 2009
Highly-targeted buyer database demand sends real estate agents door-knocking

For the first time in 16 months residential property values are higher than they were a year earlier, according to the latest figures from Quotable Value.

Doing the leg-work.... Bayleys Real Estate agents Karen Spires, left, and Donna McMillan, hit the streets around Ponsonby in search of properties suitable for their varied and substantial buyer database.

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Real Estate 24 Nov 2009
Eco' specialist real estate agent takes up management role in Titirangi

WAITAKERE CITY — The first person in New Zealand to join the international trend of merging the marketing and sales of residential property with environmental sustainability has been appointed to run the Titirangi branch of leading property real estate agency Bayleys.

Enviro'-friendly real estate agent Lynn Lacy-Hauck of Bayleys – bringing a fresh green approach to Titirangi's property sector by extending marketing opportunities in the area.

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Real Estate 20 Nov 2009
International property buyers snap up residential real estate in Gisborne

GISBORNE — International interest in Gisborne real estate continues to grow – with two offshore property buyers snapping up magnificent sections in Kauri Park, the region’s most sought-after lifestyle residential property subdivision.

Lifestyle lovers – Desiree Cull and daughter Sarah enjoy the magnificent views and open space at Kauri Park

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Real Estate 18 Nov 2009
One off chance to secure slice of Lake Brunner land

CANTERBURY — One of the most significant freehold properties in the South Island has come to the market with Bayleys and it represents a very rare opportunity to secure a prime location, substantial frontage to a major lake, significant areas of pristine protected bush land along with enormous untapped development potential.

Lake Brunner Station

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Real Estate 18 Nov 2009
Meadowland's shopping plaza

AUCKLAND — The retail sector’s commitment to assisting local businesses recover from the struggling economy is becoming increasingly evident as more Auckland retail property owners are investing capital back into local developments.

Meadowlands Shopping Plaza

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Real Estate 16 Nov 2009
Full steam ahead for Kingston Flyer tender process

QUEENSTOWN — The assets of Kingston Acquisitions Limited which owned the historic Kingston Flyer are now on the market in a receivership sale.

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Real Estate 12 Nov 2009
Fertile farm land has potential for raising production

BAY OF PLENTY — A well-run Southern Bay of Plenty dairy farm operation with proven potential to raise production levels, is on the market for sale.

Galatea farm cow sheds

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Migration 11 Nov 2009
The British are coming...

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch’s reputation as being the most ‘English’ of New Zealand cities is set to be further enhanced – with a large group of British immigrants set to head down-under in the coming year.

Bayleys Canterbury sales manager Richard Peter, centre, promotes the region�s numerous attributes to a Swiss family who had specifically traveled to the UK to learn more about immigrating to New Zealand.

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Real Estate 11 Nov 2009
Rare investment opportunity in Herne Bay residential complex

AUCKLAND CITY — A rare investment opportunity has arisen to own a boutique 1940’s residential complex with rental growth opportunities in Auckland’s sought after suburb, Herne Bay.

boutique 1940�s residential complex

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Real Estate 10 Nov 2009
Wanaka secret pioneer cottage

WANAKA — One of Wanaka’s best kept secrets, an authentic 1860’s pioneer cottage originally owned by early settlers of Central Otago, is now available for sale.

one of Wanaka�s best kept secrets, a perfectly preserved authentic 1860�s pioneer cottage originally owned by early settlers of Central Otago that is now available for sale.

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Real Estate 9 Nov 2009
Living the Kiwi dream in Mahia  its now within reach

MAHIA — The coastal township of Mahia is enjoying some revitalisation thanks to the availability of new sections in the area and the confidence that people are showing in investing in the popular holiday spot with its safe swimming beaches, world renowned surf breaks, great fishing and numerous other recreational opportunities.

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Real Estate 4 Nov 2009
Dairying opportunity not to be missed

WAIKATO — A 129 hectare dairy unit supplying milk to the niche Tatua Cooperative Dairy Limited will be auctioned by Bayleys Waikato on 19 November providing an opportunity for a proactive farmer to secure a top property with a proven record.

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Forestry 3 Nov 2009
Eco friendly lifestyle block can make cash from carbon

GISBORNE — One of Poverty Bay’s biggest lifestyle residential blocks is on the market for sale – offering potential buyers the opportunity to create an income from selling carbon credits produced by a ‘boutique’ forestry block on the land.

The homestead for an eco' friendly farm

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Surfing 3 Nov 2009
Rising swell of interest expected for legendary New Zealand surf shop sale

GISBORNE — One of New Zealand’s oldest and most easily recognisable surf shops is on the market for sale for the first time since the business was established some 26 years ago.  Blitz Surf Shop on the fringe of Gisborne’s CBD has been getting Kiwis on the waves and dressed in surf attire since 1983.

Business owner and lifetime surfing addict Larry Foster en route to another �board meeting�.

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Real Estate 29 Oct 2009
Fijian residential development targets Kiwi buyers.

The first major residential lifestyle development to launch in Fiji for the past three years is quickly taking shape – with a sizeable chunk of properties already sold ‘off-plan’ and infrastructure works now laying down the foundations for building to commence.

Initial infrastructure work at Naisoso is complete as landscaping begins on the residential sections now up for sale.

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Real Estate 29 Oct 2009
Hilton-managed apartments for sale in Taupo

TAUPO — In launching a five-star dual holiday and property investment opportunity to the market this week, Bayleys Taupo anticipates high levels of enquiry based on the credibility of the Hilton management structure in place coupled with the natural appeal of Taupo as a destination.

Hilton-managed apartments for sale in Taupo

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Real Estate 27 Oct 2009
Queen Charlotte Sounds auction extravaganza targets holiday property owners

QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND — Buyers at a forthcoming auction of Queen Charlotte Sounds properties could be spending their first summer in their new holiday homes with the timing of an auction planned to allow paper work to be done and dusted before Christmas.

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Fundraiser 22 Oct 2009
Gourmet lunch and auctions raises more than $92,000 for Te Omanga Hospice

WELLINGTON — Generous food and wine lovers from throughout Lower Hutt and Wellington ate and drank their way through dishes prepared by some of the region’s leading restaurants at a charity lunch which raised a staggering $92,326 for Te Omanga Hospice at the weekend.

Gourmet lunch and auctions raises more than $92,000 for Te Omanga Hospice charity

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Real Estate 22 Oct 2009
Entire proceeds from sale of Meadowbank townhouse will go to charity

AUCKLAND CITY — The sale of a three bedroom Meadowbank home will be benefiting underprivileged women in Papua New Guinea, with the entire proceeds of the sale being donated to charity.

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Real Estate 16 Oct 2009
Swiss property investors buy large New Zealand farm for $6.4million

A Swiss property investment syndicate has purchased a $6.4 million sheep and beef station in Gisborne – adding to its existing New Zealand portfolio of rural real estate.

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Real Estate 13 Oct 2009
From luxury hotel to high school campus

The luxury accommodation and function venue Hotel and Spa du Vin has been sold to Dilworth Trust Board with a view to redeveloping the property into a rural campus for Dilworth School.

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Real Estate 13 Oct 2009
Investor alert  Upper Hutt opportunity

UPPER HUTT — A multi-use industrial/residential property - ideal for owner-occupiers - is up for tender as the existing owners are downsizing and retiring.

16a Shakespeare Avenue

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Real Estate 13 Oct 2009
Shopping mall property syndication sells out

TAURANGA — A proportional property ownership scheme in the heart of the CBD Tauranga has sold out – with 103 portions being bought out at a cost of $75,000 each.

Goddard Centre at night

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Real Estate 16 Sep 2009
Hospitality opportunity ahead of expected World Cup visitor influx

DUNEDIN — A centrally-located Dunedin hotel catering to a broad mix of travellers will be auctioned by Bayleys as part of its Total Property portfolio offerings on 24 September in Christchurch.

Victoria Hotel in Dunedin

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Agriculture 14 Sep 2009
The chickens come before the nest egg

WAIKATO — Seldom does the opportunity arise to purchase a state-of-the-art business supplying chickens to one of New Zealand’s leading poultry companies.

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Real Estate 8 Sep 2009
Offshore buyers snapping up prime Auckland real estate

AUCKLAND CITY — The Pernod Ricard building in Auckland’s CBD has sold for $26.6 million in the largest Auckland commercial property sale to an offshore investor so far this year.

The Pernod Ricard building in Auckland

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Real Estate 7 Sep 2009
DIY investors set to nail Mega hardware store

WAITAKERE CITY — One of the largest bulk retail properties operating in New Zealand has been placed on the market for sale.

ig is good � the massive Mitre 10 retail property in West Auckland is on the market for sale

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Real Estate 7 Sep 2009
Bayleys recognised twice at Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards

NORTH SHORE CITY — Leading residential real estate agency Bayleys North Shore (Stanaway Real Estate) was recognised twice at the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards held in Auckland this month.

Proud of their achievements: The Bayleys North Shore team is, from left: Debbie Jones, Hayden Stanaway, Debby Stanaway, and Sue Stanaway. Absent Sheryl Campbell

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Real Estate 2 Sep 2009
Iconic Libertyland building up for tender

PALMERSTON NORTH — The iconic Palmerston North landmark ‘Libertyland’ - located strategically on the corner of Tremaine Avenue and Roy Street – is being taken to tender by Bayleys as part of its latest Total Property portfolio offerings.

The iconic Palmerston North landmark �Libertyland�

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Real Estate 31 Aug 2009
Mortgagee sale of resort hotel site

AUCKLAND — One man’s big dream for a 200-bed, five star resort hotel and residential development flanking the Gulf Harbour Country Club and Golf Course on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland may be over, but the opportunity now exists for a bold investor to acquire the premium piece of land and either run with the original vision – or create a new one.

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Real Estate 27 Aug 2009
British rural property investors to target Kiwi farms as part of global buy-up

A lack of faith in global banking and financial institutions is driving wealthy British farmers and institutional money managers to look at large scale investment in New Zealand’s rural sector.

Heartland rural New Zealand � proving a temptation to British horticultural and agricultural investors

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Accommodation 25 Aug 2009
Luxury hotel up for tender

AUCKLAND — The luxury accommodation venue Hotel and Spa du Vin is to be sold following the announcement that the four-star boutique operation went into receivership last month.  The substantial property is located at 500 Lyons Road, Mangatawhiri Valley, Pokeno just 45 minutes south of Aucklands CBD and 35 minutes drive from Auckland International Airport.

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Real Estate 24 Aug 2009
Grand building with colourful past seeks new owner and new direction...

AUCKLAND CITY — A striking Auckland architectural landmark on the corner of Broadway and Khyber Pass Road - which cost a total of £4700 when it was built in 1887 - is up for tender with Bayleys.

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Real Estate 19 Aug 2009
Denarau land up for mortgagee sale

A substantial land holding adjacent to Denarau Island, known as Denarau Land South, Fiji, is being offered for sale by international mortgagee tender.

Denarau land up for mortgagee sale in Fiji

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Real Estate 17 Aug 2009
Professionalism and enviable reputation reaps rewards

GISBORNE —   Proof that real estate excellence exists in the provinces was highlighted by Bayleys Gisborne taking out two of the top awards at the Bayleys National Conference held recently in Rotorua.

James MacPherson

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Real Estate 17 Aug 2009
Pocket-sized commercial site on prime Russell waterfront to be auctioned

RUSSELL —   Billed in a national marketing campaign as arguably the smallest piece of commercial land north of Bluff, a 195sq m site on Russells waterfront will be auctioned by Bayleys on 2 September giving a buyer the opportunity to secure a miniscule slice of New Zealand history.

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Real Estate 12 Aug 2009
Property syndicators go shopping in Tauranga mall

TAURANGA — A Tauranga shopping arcade in the heart of the CBD leased by top name tenants is being offered for sale to investors under a proportional ownership scheme.

Goddard Centre

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Real Estate 12 Aug 2009
Whiskey distillery could be a gold mine for one visionary property developer

QUEENSTOWN — Ever dreamed of owning a whiskey distillery or spending the summers mining gold in the Kawarau River? The dream could become reality with the sale of 24.1 hectares of land located 33kms east of Queenstown.

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