Bayleys Wairarapa

Meet the team

Get to know the 6 agents at Bayleys Wairarapa .

Sales Consultant

About Ash

Ash Thomas is a trusted real estate agent in Masterton, working with Bayleys and proudly helping clients buy and sell property across Wairarapa. With over seven years of experience in the Masterton real estate market, Ash specialises in residential, lifestyle, investment, and commercial property sales. He provides accurate property appraisals, expert house valuations, and strategic marketing designed to maximise results. Known for his local knowledge, honest advice, and strong negotiation skills, Ash is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for every client. If you're looking to buy, sell, or get a property appraisal in Masterton, Ash Thomas offers trusted guidance and proven results in the Wairarapa property market. Contact Ash Thomas 021 527312

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Rick Dry

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(15 reviews)

About Rick

Strategic, Skilled, and Results-Focused - Real Estate with Rick Dry Rick Dry brings a unique blend of technical precision, client-first thinking, and powerful negotiation skills to every property journey. With a background spanning electronic design, IT sales, and now real estate, Rick is known for his analytical mindset, ability to connect with people quickly, and his drive to get results - especially for clients preparing to sell a house, relocate to a new town, or manage a deceased estate sale. Rick began his career at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), where he built specialised electronic equipment design. He later transitioned into IT sales, where he developed advanced skills in negotiation, problem-solving, and managing complex sales - all of which now serve his real estate clients. As one half of Team Dry at Bayleys Wairarapa, Rick works alongside his wife Denise to support homeowners and families at every stage of the property process - from getting a home ready for sale, to marketing it to out-of-town buyers, to negotiating the best result. Whether assisting first-home buyers, helping couples sell a lifestyle block, or working through the sensitive nature of selling a deceased estate, Rick is a calm and strategic guide through every step. Rick has bought and sold several homes personally and understands the emotional and financial considerations that come with relocating, downsizing, or settling a family property. Based on a lifestyle block in the Wairarapa, he shares a passion for rural living, community connection, and helping others discover what makes this region special. Clients value Rick's honest communication, hands-on support, and his ability to deliver a stress-free, well-managed sale or purchase. He listens first, thinks strategically, and works hard to exceed expectations. If you're thinking about selling your home, buying in the Wairarapa, or need trusted advice on how to manage a property sale from a deceased estate, Rick Dry brings professionalism, care, and proven results to the table - every time.

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Olly Gollins

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Manager

4.9

(9 reviews)

About Olly

With over 11 years’ experience across both residential and commercial real estate in Wellington and the Wairarapa, Olly brings a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for his clients. His career has been built on expert negotiation, market knowledge, and a knack for creating deals where others see roadblocks. As Bayleys Commercial Broker and Sales Manager, Olly combines his hands-on industry experience with strong leadership, guiding the team while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes in commercial sales and leasing. He is known for his ability to listen, communicate clearly, and tailor solutions that maximise value for businesses, investors and homeowners alike. Olly’s reputation is anchored in trust, honesty, and integrity—values reflected in his many repeat clients and glowing testimonials. His deep understanding of the local market, paired with Bayleys’ nationwide reach, ensures his clients benefit from both local expertise and national connections. Now a proud Wairarapa local and devoted dad, Olly considers moving to Masterton a few years ago as one of his best life decisions. He’s passionate about helping shape the region’s growth and strong community relationships.

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Cameron Percy

Licensed Real Estate Agent

4.9

(7 reviews)

About Cameron

Cameron has a passion for always striving to do his utmost to help his clients succeed. He is proud to bring a fresh, new approach to real estate, which he believes means his clients experience better than expected results. Cameron has come to property with five years of building experience. This means he knows the nuts and bolts of what makes a house great from the ground up. He has the skills to advise his clients on small yet meaningful changes, which can transform their property in the eyes of purchasers so they experience maximum outcomes. For investor and developer clients Cameron can offer a clear understanding of processes involving councils, permits, and consents and can leverage off well-established relationships throughout the building industry. Cameron thrives on helping people with one of the biggest transactions they will make in their life. His negotiation skills and competitive nature mean he always seeks to achieve the best result. His ability to communicate and inform means his clients always have the right information on which to base decisions. Cameron focuses on building lasting relationships with everyone involved in a property transaction. His goal is incredibly satisfied customers resulting in referral and repeat business. Outside of real estate Cameron can be found playing rugby at his local club and taking part in outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing as well as indulging his passion for motorsport. Having recently bought his first home, he also loves undertaking home renovations projects. Cameron specialises in residential and lifestyle property and his aim is to help people live their best life and fulfil their property dreams.

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Andrew Smith

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(8 reviews)

About Andrew

Andrew took on a real estate career with Bayleys following eight years in rural wholesale finance. Five of those years were spent lending and working with intensive arable and dairy businesses in the Mid Canterbury, and three years working with sheep and beef, dairy and arable back here in the Wairarapa. Having been brought up in the district before heading to Smedley Station in the Hawke's Bay, Lincoln University in Christchurch and working in Mid Canterbury, Andrew knows the Wairarapa district extremely well and is farming in a small capacity in his own right. With his background in banking he understands farming and business and is passionate about assisting farming businesses achieve their next goals. For the most part this includes selling the prized asset so that the next step can be achieved, or growing the business by purchasing more farmland. Andrew is motivated to offer a service both better and different, ensuring he is well informed of the pressures on agriculture, the commodity market and of course the land market. He is excited about the future of Agriculture in this region, a region that he believes has many innovators and leaders. Andrew is motivated to connect the right people to the right properties and achieve a premium outcome for all involved.

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Lindsay Watts

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(1 review)

About Lindsay

Lindsay specialises for Bayleys in rural, lifestyle and commercial properties. Lindsay has always had strong associations with the stock and station industry and rural scene having farmed at Gladstone. Having been associated with well-known retail businesses in Masterton he knows a wide variety of people in Masterton and throughout the greater district. Lindsay has been resident in the Wairarapa and Southern Hawke's Bay for most of his life and has operated businesses in these areas. He has a wide knowledge of the area and the people and well understands the diversity offered within the region. His ability to think outside the square and to work with people and his interest in property will ensure vendors will attain maximum value for their property. Included amongst his many sales is Lagoon Hill Station, the highest rural sale of recent times in the Wairarapa and Tararua. His sales take in the length and breadth of the Wairarapa, Tararua area and include sheep and beef farms, dairy farms and vineyards, large commercial sales and lifestyle subdivisions.

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About us

Bayleys Wairarapa is a leading real estate agency specialising in residential, lifestyle, commercial, and rural property sales across Greytown, Masterton, Carterton, Martinborough, and the wider Wairarapa region. Our team of top real estate agents is known for being honest, accurate, and trustworthy, delivering outstanding results with a loyal, caring, and client-focused approach. We are committed to achieving the best possible price using proven marketing strategies and a “no stone unturned” mindset. With deep local knowledge and national reach, we connect the right buyers with every property. For trusted residential, lifestyle, rural, and commercial real estate, choose Bayleys Wairarapa.

4 days ago

If you're on the fence about hiring an agent, don't be, not if it's Ash!

We were nervous about selling a property in Masterton, and honestly, a little wary of the whole real estate experience. Ash changed that within the first conversation. He's sharp, genuinely funny in a way that put us at ease, and refreshingly decisive, just clear guidance when we needed it most. What struck us most was how effortlessly he handled everything. He knows the process inside out, so the sale ran smoothly from start to finish, and he negotiated on our behalf with real skill and warmth. There was a calm about him that took the edge off the stressful moments, and we never once felt out of our depth, in fact delegating to Ash was easy, because we trusted him completely. He's just a genuinely gracious person to deal with. In fact, we liked him so much we'd happily buy a property from him too, if the chance came up, that's the kind of manner he has. If you've got reservations about choosing an agent, let this be the review that puts them to rest. James Stratton

Ash Thomas

(37 reviews)

11 days ago

Expertise and a joy to work with, start to finish

Looking for a Real Estate agent with great reviews led me to Ash. Once I met Ash I didn't even consider not engaging him. He immediately understood the unique nature of the house and I felt so confident from the first meeting that Ash would be represent us and the house perfectly, which he did. Ash was our agent for the sale of my mum's house in Masterton, and we couldn't have asked for better support. Through market ups and downs, no issue ever felt too challenging for him to handle. Ash's patience never wavered, and his calm, knowledgeable approach meant we always felt at ease. He also brought a wonderful sense of humour to the process, which made a real difference along the way. We'd highly recommend Ash to anyone looking for an agent who is genuinely helpful, easy to work with, and completely trustworthy and got a result both the buyer and ourselves were happy with.

Ash Thomas

(37 reviews)

28 days ago

No stress approach

Cameron is a pleasure to deal with. His extensive knowledge within the property market along with his no pressure and relaxed nature made the whole process of selling my property very easy. Cameron was always available to talk about any questions I had or suggestions with marketing my property. He always kept me up to date on a weekly basis with any interested parties or potential buyers. I would have no hesitation recommending Cameron as someone to help get the sale of a property across the line.

Cameron Percy

4.9

(7 reviews)

29 days ago

Great service

Cam was awesome, very easy to deal with. He kept us in the loop throughout the entire process and made selling easy and stress free. I would highly recommend Cam to anyone about to list their home for sale.

Cameron Percy

4.9

(7 reviews)