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Since Harcourts Tandem Realty opened its office in Millwater Central last month, their services have been in great demand.
Amy says properties are often selling to buyers in Harcourts’ databases before they go to auction, and in some cases even before the Harcourts sign goes up outside.
She says Millwater is a great neighbourhood to sell in.
“It already has a good community feel that families enjoy as well as nearby shops and schools,” Amy says. “You can cycle to the beach and there are walkways to make getting around easy.”
She says that some “forward-thinking” buyers are especially interested in property that is zoned Future Urban under the proposed Unitary Plan, some of which is along the Millwater border.
“The challenge in today’s market is to find enough property to sell,” Amy says. “Because our agents live locally, they keep themselves well informed about what is available now and what may be coming up for sale.”
The brand new Millwater Central premises has become the head office for Tandem Realty, which owns the Harcourts franchise for the Hibiscus Coast and much of Rodney. Tandem Realty is jointly owned by Nick Langdon and Colin Hair and the Silverdale office is the fifth office that they have opened.
It includes an auction room and space for the management and accounts teams as well as the sales people.
Amy says that as Harcourts is the largest real estate company in New Zealand, operating since 1888, the company values its local heritage.
Historic photographs of Silverdale, obtained from the Pioneer Village, have been blown up to cover the entire wall of several of the offices at Harcourts Silverdale, including an image of the town hall and confectioners store.
“This area is a real blend of old and new, and that’s what makes it so vibrant and interesting.”
