We recently purchased land and worked directly with Lyall Stokes from Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team. From start to finish, Lyall was excellent to deal with — professional, genuine, and very knowledgeable about the local market. His communication was outstanding, always quick to respond and transparent throughout the process. Lyall made the purchase smooth and stress-free, keeping us well informed every step of the way. The final price was in line with market expectations, and we felt confident knowing we were in good hands. We’d happily recommend Lyall Stokes and the Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

Steph is a really nice person to work with. She is a wonderful communicator, caring, pays attention to detail and gives good advice. She is a great professional.

Stephanie Bormans

star   5   (51 reviews)

Selling our house with Marcel & Steph was effortless and fast. Their excellent communication and proactive approach led to a very quick sale and they kept us informed and handled everything perfectly while we were not in the country. A seamless and highly professional experience.

Stephanie Bormans

star   5   (51 reviews)

Marcel & Stephanie is a phenomenal team. They sold our house in record time in a challenging market. We were truly impressed with their respectful and proactive communication with our tenants. They navigated the process seamlessly for everyone involved. If you want a top team who goes above and beyond, look no further.

Stephanie Bormans

star   5   (51 reviews)

Thanks so much Lyall. We really appreciated your patience and willingness to accomadate us from Taranaki.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

Beau was absolutely fantastic to deal with, 11/10 would recommend!!

Team Haman

star   5   (142 reviews)

We found Adam, Pyper and the team to be extremely helpful and understanding as we went through with a slightly unusual home purchase experience (complications entirely due to our own private circumstances). They were extremely patient, professional and helpful through the entire process.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

Manjit has been incredibly knowledgeable and transparent throughout our home-buying journey. He kept us well-informed at every step, patiently answered all our questions, and was always flexible with his time to accommodate us. We truly appreciated his professionalism, understanding, and kindness, which made the process of buying our first home so much smoother and less stressful. We’re grateful for all his support and guidance.

Team Haman

star   5   (142 reviews)

Lyall was great to deal with. I happily recommend him and the whole team. We were a bit nervous about selling after 22 years in our home, but we soon realised we had the right team working for us. They were relaxed and put us at ease, but at the same time were very active in getting our house sold. They kept us informed every step of the way and got a great result. Even after the sale was completed the communication has been awesome. Thank you Lyall and Pyper. We really appreciate your help and hard work.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

We recently sold our rural lifestyle block just outside of Hamilton, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the outstanding service provided by Adam, Lyall, Pyper. From the very beginning, Adam, Lyall and Pyper demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique nature of lifestyle properties and the local market, which gave us confidence that we were in capable hands. Selling a rural property comes with its own set of challenges—larger land, specific buyer expectations, and often more complex logistics—they handled everything with professionalism, patience, and genuine care. They took the time to understand our goals and crafted a marketing strategy that truly showcased the beauty and potential of our block. The listing photos were stunning, the description was thoughtfully written, and the open homes were well-organized and welcoming. Throughout the process, Adam, Lyall, Pyper kept us informed, answered all our questions promptly, and guided us through each step with clarity and warmth. What really stood out was their ability to make us feel supported—not just as clients, but as people. The communication was always friendly and respectful, and they went above and beyond to ensure we felt confident and comfortable from start to finish. The sale was smooth, timely, and handled with the utmost professionalism. If you’re looking to sell a lifestyle property or rural home near Hamilton, we wholeheartedly recommend Adam, Lyall and Pyper. You’ll be in excellent hands! Thank you again, Adam, Lyall, Pyper, for making this experience so positive, memorable, and genuinely enjoyable!

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

Its nerve wracking selling your family home but Lyall and Pyper were so helpful and reassuring through the process. We achieved a quick result at a good price. Thank you Lyall & Pyper we really appreciated your help and happily recommended you to all.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)

Lyall and Pyper were so helpful. We really appreciated their help. Would definitely recommend them if you like a personal approach to working together.

Harcourts Hillcrest Rural & Lifestyle Team - Adam & Lyall

star   4.9   (64 reviews)