Channel Property September 2023

is experienced and well-networked.

"Against a challenging market, Kathryn was a true professional, always looking out for our best interests. Kathryn's "tell it how it is" approach makes a pleasant change when making the hard decisions. We highly recommend Kathryn to anyone wanting a professional, honest and results driven real estate experience."

-Stuart & Ruth

Established in the property industry for over 13 years, Kathryn sells throughout the North Shore, specialising in the Takapuna to Devonport peninsula. She

Belmont 17 Winscombe Street

Devonport 36 Kawerau Avenue

Time to list or buy!

Welcome to our September 2023 issue of The Property Channel. Spring is in the air and that means an upturn in the property market here on the Shore. As things warm up, both buyers and sellers come out to play. At Channel Mag we are thrilled to be offering this new section within the magazine to provide our readers with a homes for sale guide.

This month we feature a number of outstanding properties that are for sale north of the Harbour Bridge. We also highlight the progress of the Northcote Development that is transforming that well-located suburb with a range of new builds. As we highlight in this issue, the Northcote Development includes innovative prefabricated modules helping to create healthy new homes. We also got along in late August to the opening of the sensational new Bayleys residential office on Devonport’s waterfront.

There is positivity in the real estate market. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) latest figures, released on 13 July, show "a renewed level of activity emerging". Chief Executive Jen Baird says REINZ is seeing a rise in sales counts alongside a hesitancy from sellers to list.

Compared to this time last year, there has been a notable increase in sales, according to REINZ. The total number of properties sold across New Zealand in June 2023 was 5,629, up from 4,912 in June 2022 (+14.6%), year-on-year.

Take a look at some of the stunning homes available on the Shore this month in our new Channel magazine addition, The Property Channel. Enjoy!

To showcase your North Shore property in our pages, with 21,500 copies published each month, contact: Liz Cannon liz@channelmag.co.nz 021 204 3395 or Kim McIntosh kim@channelmag.co.nz 021 419 468.

Shore strikes gold in House of the Year

The New Zealand House of the Year 2023 regional winners have been announced, with several Shore homes scooping honours across gold, silver and bronze categories.

This year’s ‘Top 100’ homes, covering all regions of the country, were named on August 22, ahead of the overall registered Master Builders’ New Zealand House of the Year 2023 grand final announcement in November. Two Takapuna homes have struck gold with regional wins.

A Takapuna Beach property topped the Auckland/Northland/ Coromandel category being named Supreme Winner for best home over $4m. Organisers commented, “With its geometric white exterior and palm-filled outdoor spaces, this mid-century-style home conjures up a slice of Palm Springs in Takapuna.

“The 385sqm four-bedroom house cuts no corners when it comes to impeccable craftsmanship. Exposed bricks with bagged and plaster finishes bring an artisan touch to the exterior with missing bricks on the entry wall lending a breeze-block effect. With everything you need, and some, this home really has us California dreamin’.”

Picking up a gold award in the renovation over $1.5m category for the Auckland / Northland / Coromandel region is another Takapuna beauty, this time a bungalow extension extraordinaire. Organisers said, “Every season is party season thanks to the ultramodern extension of this 1920s bungalow. This beachside home now boasts celebrity-level open-plan living, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, multiple party zones with built-in fireplaces, an outdoor entertaining area and a lap pool.

“During the renovation, the home’s unassuming facade was preserved and enhanced, amplifying the building’s street appeal, but the true magic lies in the ultra-modern extension at the rear. Although the renovation was extensive, it hasn’t overwhelmed the original home. It’s still a pretty four-bedroom, three-bathroom bungalow with super-cute street appeal... only now there’s a whole lotta extra living going on at the rear of the property.”

Several more Shore homes picked up awards, with four local homes winning category silver medals. A Long Bay hilltop home was awarded silver for a new home in the $1.5 million - $2 million category across Auckland/Northland/Coromandel, with a ‘standalone standout’ executive townhouse in Hillcrest also snagging silver, as did a ‘five-bedroom home filled with extras’ and a six-bedroom westfacing stunner, both in Albany Heights. A ‘beautifully balanced’ home in Browns Bay landed a bronze medal recognition in the apartment / terrace housing category across the Auckland / Northland / Coromandel region.

Faye Pearson-Greene, House of the Year judge was impressed by the calibre of homes she saw while judging the 2023 regional entrants. She said, “Year on year the quality of entries continues to increase. It’s amazing how the builders continue to push the boundaries with the use of materials, showcasing new ways of working with traditional products and complex architectural detailing.

“We are particularly seeing this with choice of cladding, with this year’s Top 100 using a range of brick, porcelain tiles, stone, cedar, charred timber, and vertical metal cladding.”

With the market picking up as spring arrives, take a look at some of the stunning shore homes for sale this month in our Property Channel…

To feature your home, contact Channel’s Liz Cannon on liz@channelmag.co.nz / 021 204 3395 or Kim McIntosh at kim@channelmag.co.nz / 021 419 468.

Photo: Bev Snyders Supplied by Master Builders and House of the Year Awards programme

Photo: Raltesh Chandra, Chris Street Supplied by Master Builders and House of the Year Awards programme

3 Ihumata Road Milford

Charm, Convenience and Comfort

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Garage

Stephen Barr 021 619 819 Michael Barr 021 190 5435

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10/72 Kitchener Road Milford

Lake Views & Fabulous Outdoor Living

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 OSP

This charming weatherboard home has been beautifully renovated and updated to offer a delightful living experience The extensive living and dining areas exude warmth and grace, creating a welcoming ambiance that effortlessly flows to a large, sunny private deck, lawn, and garden-a true sanctuary for relaxation and entertainment The heart of the home lies in the stunning designer kitchen, a true culinary masterpiece, while a separate cozy formal lounge provides a refined retreat for more intimate gatherings

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Craig Crosweller 021 630 150 Fleur Davis 022 192 1614

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Positioned on Milford's 'Golden Mile', walk to the beach, shops and restaurants With stunning lake views and a peak of the sea, this stylish home offers all the benefits of apartment living without compromising outdoor space

• Fully Renovated & Oozing Style Breath-taking views

Multiple private outdoor living spaces

Quiet, private & secure

• Walk to shops, lake and beach Prestige Real Estate International Ltd

4/90 Kitchener Road

Milford

Full-Floor Apartment with 360 Views

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Garage

Elevate your lifestyle with this exquisite 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in the iconic "The Circle" building in Milford Take ownership of entire 4th floor - a space entirely dedicated to your comfort and leisure Panoramic 360-degree views embrace every room, offering an unobstructed vista of Milford and beyond With each room presenting a distinct aspect, you'll find endless inspiration in the everchanging beauty of the landscape unfolding below

Indulge in the unparalleled luxury and breathtaking beauty that "The Circle" offers

Stephen Barr 021 619 819

Michael Barr 021 190 5435

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P r e s t i g e R e a l E s t a t e

P r o p e r t y M a n a g e m e n t

You'll be hard-pressed to find a better North facing sea view than that enjoyed from this stunning home in Rothesay Bay on Auckland's North Shore No expense was spared in the creation of this family home which was fully redesigned and renovated by well respected Synergy Homes

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Churchill Road

A boutique North Shore Property Management Company providing a comprehensive service. Management packages to suit your property’s specific needs and to retain the maximum investment return.

With a low maintenance luxurious lifestyle that will suit those at all stages of life, plan family or courtyard

Zane Blair 021 547 945

Paul Harris 021 940 196

Lynn Blair 09 489 2699

prestigerealestate.co.nz/services/ property-management

Northcote Development is delivering quality homes at scale

The Channel Mag team have watched with interest the change taking place at Northcote. We asked the Northcote Development team to provide us with an update about the innovative ways they are delivering quality homes at scale.

Northcote Development’s build partners play a crucial role in delivering all the warm, dry, healthy new homes that are so integral to the development. Chosen for their expertise and experience, each build partner brings different strengths to the project. Two that illustrate the diverse capabilities among the build partners are Universal Homes and TLC.

TLC represents an exciting development in New Zealand home building, one that’s used extensively overseas but which until recently was all too rare here. From first family homes to large multi-level hotels, TLC specialises in modular construction methods. This involves the creation of prefabricated modules, built precisely and at scale in TLC’s two massive factories in Vietnam. It’s a game changer for New Zealand, offering a safer, greener, more economically-sound approach to building. TLC has been the build partner for the Elevation Northcote development: two six-storey buildings containing 183 luxury market and more affordable apartments. The goal for Elevation has been to build in luxurious extras as standard, where quality is found in every little detail.

With common areas and grounds offering unexpected amenities, life at Elevation is easy, relaxed and satisfying. Just ten minutes from the downtown Auckland and the CBD, with great shopping and delicious food right at hand, Elevation Northcote is a showcase for the quality and efficiency that modern construction methods provide. It’s also simply a great place to live: close to parks, beaches, first-rate schools and transport links, delivering that relaxed North Shore vibe that’s so sought after

Universal Homes, another one of Northcote Development's trusted build partners, have been instrumental in providing many high-quality, affordable homes across Northcote, with more new homes coming to Northcote Development this year.

Their Northcote homes cater to a diverse range of layout needs, with plenty of space, light and bright interiors, privacy, and contemporary style to love. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy modern, high-quality living mere minutes from the Harbour Bridge, surrounded by lush green spaces and all the amenities you need.

Locals and buyers alike can experience the thoughtfully designed layouts and chat to the expert Universal Homes team by visiting the showhome in the weekends from 11am to 3pm or by private appointment.

Northcote is one of six neighbourhoods currently being regenerated by Kāinga Ora in Auckland and surrounding areas. With its parks, proximity to great beaches and ongoing development — Northcote is a suburb worth investing in.

If you like the sound of a brand-new, cleverly-designed home, take a look at what’s on offer with the newly built homes. For more information on the homes available for sale now, visit northcotedevelopment.co.nz/for-sale

Altogether at home in Devonport

Bayleys Devonport have moved to bigger and brighter premises at 33 King Edward Parade. Channel Mag was delighted to attend their official opening celebrations on Wednesday 30 August to take a look.

On Wednesday 30 August, Bayleys Devonport hosted its official office opening party. If anything shows the problemsolving skills of a real estate agent, it’s making a party a success even with no power. A candlelit event to remember, filled with Devonport locals, the Bayleys Devonport team, and guest speakers for the evening: John Bayley (Chairman of the Board), Cameron Bagrie (economist) and Raymond Mountford (GM for Bayleys Auckland Residential).

Hosted by Debbie Jones and the Devonport team, the message of the evening was clear – community. Debbie, Ray and Cameron agreed - the sense of community in Devonport is unparalleled. It’s what draws people to Devonport, and what keeps them nearby.

Debbie concluded by saying, “Thank you to our amazing sales team, who continue to stand out in the Devonport community, and strive to give back.” With close to 100 people in attendance, the evening continued after the speeches, filled with love, laughter, enthusiasm and bubbles (a Bayleys must!), sharing success stories of the old days, and exciting prospects of the future. Navigating the current real estate market is tricky, but with the right plan in place, ample problem-solving skills and support from the community, the team at Bayleys Devonport are certainly on the right track. It seems like against all odds, the Bayleys team are destined to make things happen, rain or shine, making their own light on their way.

Prue de Bie, Victoria Mules, Helen Michell, Debbie Jones, Victoria Bidwell, Natasha Pretorius, Lynda Betts, Jacquie McDonald, Emma Lynskey, Linda Simmons

Cameron Bagrie

Debbie Jones, John Bayley, Raymond Mountfort

Michael Grainger, Cameron Bagrie, John Bayley, Suzannah Moore, Sue Stanaway, Debbie Jones

The new home from which the Bayleys Devonport team can continue to deliver exceptional real estate results around the North Shore neighbourhood is located in a landmark heritage building at 33 King Edward Parade. The office exemplifies the heritage of the Devonport peninsula and this stylish, larger site will allow the local Bayleys team to grow, better meeting the future needs of the discerning Devonport community.

Enveloped by land and sea, their historic slice of North Shore paradise remains one of Auckland’s most aspirational enclaves, and the team of committed real estate professionals at Bayleys continues to innovate, providing the highest level of professionalism supported by a nationally connected network of more than 102 Bayleys offices.

The King Edward Parade premises are a delight! The large picture windows at the front and side of the building let light stream in, and provide breathtaking panoramic views across the Waitematā Harbour. The spacious open plan office with high stud character ceilings has been refurbished in an industrial-style high-end design, creating a fantastic space for the team and their guests to enjoy. Bayleys' new Devonport heritage home is conveniently located beside the wonderful new Dulcie café, which offers a plethora of fabulous eating and drinking options to discover and enjoy. The Bayleys team invite you to pop in, say hi and share any anecdotes and memories you have about their fabulous new premises, which boasts a long history. And the building now has the promise of a bright Bayleys future ahead.

The Bayleys Devonport vision statement encapsulates their approach:

"Offering a committed team of experienced real estate professionals providing a bespoke service, delivering exceptional results to our community and embracing our unique historic village enveloped by mountain and sea. He tangata, He tangata, He tangata."

Backed by more than a decade of dominance and a reputation for excellence in this very special market, Bayleys is 'Altogether Better in Devonport', delivering bespoke service from professionals who live and breathe the neighbourhood, working harder to deliver results, every time.

Discover the Altogether Better difference with Bayleys Devonport - the team that does things Altogether Better across the Devonport peninsula.

Bayleys Devonport 33 King Edward Parade 09 487 0702 devonport@bayleys.co.nz bayleys.co.nz

Bayleys Real Estate Limited, Devonport. Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Hayden Stanaway, Michael Grainger, Scott Kirk Debbie Jones, Jonathan de Jong

John and Christine Appleton, Andrea Sutton

Lotta Schultheis, Kate Jones, Kathryn Robertson, Lesley Chapman

Linda Simmons, Natasha Pretorious, Lisa Chaddock, Helen Michell

TAKAPUNA | 10 EWEN STREET

Prime Takapuna Seawardside

Opportunity

Located on highly sought-after Ewen Street, this charming 1920’s bungalow offers an opportunity rarely seen in the Avenues. Sitting on a spacious 615sqm (approx) freehold site, enjoying an elevated and sunny north-facing aspect, while only being steps away from Takapuna Beach. With resource consent now granted to build up to three levels, and with two legal road front driveway access points, this offers the next purchaser options to renovate or redevelop. This existing dwelling offers character-filled features and includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms and sun drenched decking. Close proximity to Esmonde Road for easy access to Aucklands CBD and just a short stroll away from Takapuna village. In Zone for Takapuna Grammar and Westlake Girls schools.

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Brand-new one and two bedroom apartments available now

Stunning views across Auckland city, the Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto and Mount Victoria.

Purchase an occupation right to any Ryman independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2023 and receive a $20,000 credit on settlement.*

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7 Ngataringa Road, Devonport

By Yan Davies, Takapuna Residential Bayleys Real Estate Ltd

Rental property insurance - know the small print

As property managers, we like to make things as easy as possible for our clients; we pride ourselves on 'handling the hassles' of rental properties. However there’s one area where we do encourage our clients to play an active role, and that’s knowing their rental property insurance policy. It turns out the small print on these policies makes a big difference when things go wrong.

All policies should cover damage to the home, with exclusions or limits for gradual damage like leaky homes and methamphetamine contamination. Check that your policy covers deliberate damage by tenants (rare but expensive) and also their pets. But it’s really the add-ons that can make the difference in how useful your policy is when things go wrong.

Many insurers offer no-excess glass cover as standard or for a small additional fee. Broken or cracked windows are common, especially in older homes, so this add-on can be very useful. We also strongly recommend taking loss of rent cover for at least six months. When a single property is damaged, the claim and repair is normally straightforward. However when multiple properties are affected, such as with the recent Auckland floods, there can be lengthy delays in having your claim approved and then finding available contractors.

We have a number of flood-damaged North Shore rentals still waiting for repairs to start, more than six months after the event. After the Christchurch earthquakes some repairs took years. Not many landlords can cope with the loss of rent for such a long period. The impact of climate change means severe weather events are likely to be more frequent, so having loss of rent cover is vital.

Add-ons will increase the cost of your policy, so make sure you shop around to get the best deal. Some companies will offer multibuy discounts if you have your home or vehicle already insured with them. And you can reduce your premiums by increasing your excess to the highest level you are comfortable with – over the long term, this will normally save you money.

To make things easier in the event of the claim, you should nominate your property manager in advance to act on your behalf. So if your rental property is damaged and you’re relaxing on a tropical island or trekking in the Himalayas, you can relax knowing that we’ve got you covered!

Louise Benson, Head of Property Management

Barfoot and Thompson Milford

027 431 9536

milford.rental@barfoot.co.nz

Selling property before a government election

Timing can be critical when selling property. Selling property before a general election can be strategically advantageous; it can impact both the market and benefit the seller’s outcomes.

Market stability: General elections often introduce an element of uncertainty to the economy and real estate market. Potential buyers might hold off on making significant financial decisions until election results are known. This can lead to a temporary slowdown in the market, creating a less competitive environment for sellers with limited listings on the market.

By selling before an election, homeowners can capitalise on a more stable market, devoid of election-induced hesitation. With fewer disruptions, properties may attract more attention from motivated buyers who are eager to secure a property before potential market shifts post-election.

Avoiding policy changes: General elections can bring about policy changes that have direct implications for the real estate market, including alterations to property taxes, housing regulations or incentives for first time homebuyers. Sellers who wait until after an election risk navigating a market that’s adjusting to new policies, potentially impacting property values.

Selling before an election allows homeowners to avoid policy shifts. By closing a deal before any changes come into effect, sellers can secure their financial goals without the need to navigate potential complications arising from altered regulations.

Maximising demand: In the lead-up to a general election, the focus of buyers and the general public often shifts towards political discussions and considerations. Real estate matters might take a back seat for some, as people immerse themselves in electionrelated news and debates. This shift in focus could translate into fewer potential buyers actively engaging in the market.

By listing property before the election, sellers can maximise their chances of attracting a larger pool of motivated buyers who are actively searching for properties. This heightened demand can lead to competitive bidding and potentially favourable sale prices for sellers.

Yan Davies, a long-time North Shore local, has amassed a wide network of quality clients and superior knowledge of the area. A straight talker who enjoys an open communication style and ethical business model, she works hard for her clients, driven by a sense of duty to provide a high level of service. She holds a Master's Degree in business and administration and speaks English and Chinese fluently.

Yan Davies 燕 021 585 590

yan.davies@bayleys.co.nz

Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Louise Benson, Head of Property Management Barfoot and Thompson Milford

Our close-knit community has a limited number of streamlined and architecturally-designed apartments available now to buy brand-new.

Live the sunny North Shore lifestyle with Arvida Aria Bay. With large balconies, easy access to the gym and heated pool, and an effortless stroll to the beach and shops - every day feels like a holiday at Arvida Aria Bay. These apartments won’t be around for long, so talk to us today to secure your spot.

Call Sharon on 0800 278 432 or visit arvida.co.nz/ariabay to find out more.

1-3 Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay