Bayleys Howick

Meet the team

Get to know the 14 agents at Bayleys Howick.

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Lawrence

Top 5% of Bayleys Salespeople 2024/25 Lawrence Liew is a real estate star performer. He boasts a raft of impressive national and international awards gained as one of the top agents in real estate offices he has worked in. Of course this means one thing for people lucky enough to gain the services of Lawrence as their real estate professional: they can rest assured that their property is in the best hands possible. All they have to do is sit back, relax and let Lawrence deliver his signature exceptional results. Lawrence had an eclectic career background before real estate working as a Chartered Accountant for the Serious Fraud Office and as a property manager. This means that Lawrence’s clients now benefit from his extensive financial acumen as well as his ability to interact with all types of people, problem solving and coming up with innovative solutions as required. Lawrence prides himself on being a true vendors’ agent, acting in the best interests of his clients at all times to get obtain a premium outcome for their property. This means he has the determination and drive, to always strive to be number one in the industry, every single day. This often sees Lawrence and his team in the office before everyone else, planning and tailoring a specific strategy for each client with meticulous care. With unique processes, such as utilising his qualified buyer network and specific marketing strategies, this ensures that Lawrence’s sellers have every opportunity to achieve a premium outcome. Lawrence specialises in the East Auckland market and offers his clients expertise like no other, particularly when it comes to properties with development potential. His specialised suburb is Highland Park. In fact Lawrence has personally knocked on every single door in the suburb since he started his real estate career years ago. With multi-lingual fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Lawrence caters to many different markets. In his spare time Lawrence likes to spend time with his wife Sue, who is also a real estate agent. Dancing is also a passion. Lawrence once reached the top eight in a large Australasian dance competition and now sponsors a local dance studio in Howick. Lawrence’s dedication to delivering outstanding results for his clients is nothing short of legendary. If you’re looking for an agent who works harder and smarter than anyone else in order to achieve the best outcome, and who has proven ability to think outside the square to provide fresh, innovative ideas, then give Lawrence a call.

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Jo Morris

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(68 reviews)

About Jo

The relationship building that is at the heart of Jo’s process stems from a true passion for people and engaging with them on all levels. Having lived overseas in Asia, the Middle East and Russia, Jo has had the opportunity to connect with people from many different backgrounds and cultures over the years, something she now brings to her work in real estate.

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Jo Darbyshire

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(59 reviews)

About Jo

As an outstanding real estate professional Jo Darbyshire’s recipe for success is simple: experience, professionalism and a ‘can do’ attitude. Jo has worked across the gamut of real estate over her international career including selling off-plan and inner city property. She has worked in some of Auckland’s most exclusive suburbs and her clients have ranged from first homebuyers to those seeking property at the highest end of the market.

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Tony de Leeuw

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(47 reviews)

About Tony

The Extra Mile … it's a road that's never crowded … but you can pick the ones that travel it because they've usually been around for a while and their clients rave about them. Combining tenacity with warmth, positivity, and good humour, Tony believes selling property doesn’t have to be arduous. His goal is always to take the stress out of the sale process for his clients. With a unique blend of professionalism and practical marketing expertise, he consistently adds value at every stage of the journey. A fierce negotiator when it counts, Tony’s intuition and deep industry knowledge—built over 30 years in the local property market—have helped him build an extensive network of qualified buyers and sellers. Since joining Bayleys in 2015, he has continued to achieve outstanding results, following an impressive 19-year career with his previous agency where he was consistently ranked in the top 10–20% of sales performers nationwide. Tony has a strong affinity for marketing strategies that deliver results. He creates tailored campaigns designed to showcase each property at its very best, leaving no stone unturned in the process. His focus is always on matching the right buyer with the right property, not just the first one that comes along. Proactive, professional, and approachable, Tony strikes the perfect balance between logic and likability. His commitment to putting clients first is reflected in the many testimonials he has received over the years. Remarkably, around 73% of his business comes through referrals—clear proof that those who work with Tony know they are in safe hands.

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Wendy Wu

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(31 reviews)

About Wendy

Working in East Auckland, from Bucklands Beach all the way to Dannemora, Wendy offers her clients exceptional local expertise. She has lived in the area for over 20 years and has brought up her family there. East Auckland is truly her home and this allows her to keep her finger firmly on the pulse of the property market so she can offer her clients the most up-to-date knowledge for better-than-expected results. Wendy has been involved in real estate for many years building a strong reputation as an agent who works hard for her vendors. Her empathetic and authentic approach was informed by her prior career working in aged care. She also owned her own shop in East Auckland, which has given Wendy many valuable skills in marketing, customer service, business and more. Her family currently owns a Mr Whippy ice cream franchise, which sees her regularly travelling the area’s streets, making her a familiar face for many in the community. Wendy is known for always being willing to go the extra mile for her real estate clients, doing her very best to meet their needs and communicating clearly with them every step of the way. The strong and trusted relationships she has built with clients over the years – many of whom remain friends – are a testament to the success of her approach and the outstanding outcomes she delivers. A mum to two grown-up daughters, Wendy loves spending time with family outside of work. She also enjoys reading, cooking and watching movies. Wendy is proud to be deeply embedded in her local community and call East Auckland home. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Wendy loves assisting a wide range of clients and networking across multicultural communities. The moment she has helped someone to sell or buy a home to fulfil their property dream is her ultimate reward.

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Angela Rudling

Licensed Real Estate Agent

About Angela

“Specialising in residential, lifestyle and waterfront property sales, with a passion for marketing, she has an extremely successful high profile across our eastern suburbs, offering expertise and outstanding support to her valued clients. Angela joined the Bayleys team in early 2008, after a highly successful career with Ray White as an ‘International Elite´ performer since 1999, bringing with her a wealth of real estate knowledge and experience. A long-time resident of the area, currently residing in Bucklands Beach, Angela has regularly received a number of both national, regional and marketing awards. Being fully dedicated to achieving above average results for her clients, is Angela´s key to success. Support from both her dedicated ‘A’ team and both existing and new clients makes Angela extremely proud of her extensive real estate career. Both her experience and natural tenacity give Angela the ability to jointly achieve clients dreams and aspirations. Along with a keen understanding of current market conditions bringing unquestionable experience to the process ensures the outstanding results regularly achieved. Angela continues as a top achiever and proudly maintains her status within the Top 5% of Bayleys national salesperson."

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About us

Located in the vibrant village of Howick, the heart of South East of Auckland’s leafy suburbia, Bayleys Howick is a well-established and busy residential office. The engine room for 33 residential agents, plus support staff, the Bayleys Howick office is convenient and welcoming for sellers and buyers with free parking at the rear and full facilities for all real estate functions. Bayleys Howick is renowned for its high- performing salespeople and team approach. Priding itself on ‘Altogether Better’, the office offers a huge level of experience and a wide variety of specific property type expertise. Teamwork is an integral part of our culture in order to obtain the best possible results for our clients. Diversity in an area that is very diverse is also a strength with the office boasting 12 languages spoken fluently, rounding of exceptional service for the needs of the community.

about 13 hours ago

Great communicator

Jo has been fantastic with her communication with both myself and the purchaser, she is very patient, mindful and worked hard to close our deal I would highly recommend her services

Jo Morris

(68 reviews)

3 days ago

constant communication and market follow up

Wendy has a unique instinct of market trend. She always inform us of current market situation and give us strategic advice accordingly. Only by her hard work and dedication, could our property have received offer in first week on the market. It's only because of her effective and professional communication with buyer that the deal is finally concluded. We are very satisfied with Wend's work.

Wendy Wu

(31 reviews)

3 days ago

Absolute legend - professional, knowledgeable and top notch!

Jo helped us with purchasing this property and was so knowledgeable, supportive and patient as we narrowed down what we were looking for. She demonstrated excellent professionalism, market knowledge and communication skills, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made what we thought would be an overwhelming process feel smooth and easy. Jo was with us each step of the way and we felt genuinely cared for and looked after. Would happily recommend Jo and would definitely use her again.

Jo Morris

(68 reviews)

4 days ago

Jo is the organisational queen!

Jo was part of the team that recently sold my house, and she made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. She was always pleasant, professional, and fantastic with communication throughout the process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her attention to detail and support were greatly appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Jo to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated real estate professional.

Jo Morris

(68 reviews)

5 days ago

Lawrence was a pleasure to deal with in all aspects of selling my house.

He was recommended to me by a friend, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Throughout the entire process, Lawrence and his team kept in constant communication, ensuring I was updated at every step. I found him to be incredibly professional, honest, and proactive. He made what could have been a stressful experience smooth and straightforward. If you are looking for a reliable, hardworking agent, look no further than Lawrence!"

Lawrence Liew

(138 reviews)

18 days ago

Exceptional Service & Persistence for a High-End Sale

We had a fantastic experience selling our home with Lawrance and his team. From the very beginning, their professionalism and dedication stood out. Selling a high-end property can be a complex and time-consuming process, but they handled every stage with confidence and expertise. A special mention to Jo, who was absolutely outstanding throughout the entire journey. After many weeks of negotiation, her persistence, communication, and strategic approach ultimately secured the right result for us. We always felt informed, supported, and in capable hands. Lawrance and the team demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and worked tirelessly to get our property over the line. We are extremely happy with the outcome and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a committed and professional real estate team.

Lawrence Liew

(138 reviews)

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