Lugtons Real Estate - Hamilton

1010 Victoria Street, Whitiora, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204
  •   5   (350 reviews)

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Get to know the 45 agents at Lugtons Real Estate - Hamilton.

Jamie Barakat
Jamie Barakat

Sales Agent

  5   (260 reviews)
About Jamie
With an extensive background in management and marketing Jamie has a passion to help people with the emotional journey that buying and selling real estate can have. He brings an enthusiastic and positive approach to everyone he deals with and is committed to deliver the best possible outcome. With a solid social media following, a sharp eye for detail and love for interior design, he will assist you in preparing your home with his bespoke marketing approach. His hard work and dedication has led Jamie to achieve numerous awards and he has continued to invest in his self-development to ensure he is providing great results. Jamie values the relationships and friendships formed by clients and building trust by going the extra mile for those around him. Jamie is excited and looking forward to working alongside you in achieving your property dreams. Lugtons Rookie Of The Year 2018/2019 Double Diamond Achiever 2019/2020 ARERA Growth Agent 2019/2021 Gold Club Member 2020/2021 ARERA Sales Performer Finalist 2020/2021 Supreme Diamond Achiever 2020/2021 Lugtons Top 5 2020/2021 ARERA NZ Agent of the Year 2021/2022 ARERA Performer of the Year 2021/2022 Lugtons #3 Year 2022/2023 Supreme Diamond Achiever Year 2022/2023 Lugtons #3 Year 2023/2024 Lugtons Legend Award Year 2023/2024 Supreme Diamond Achiever Year 2023/2024 Rate My Agent – National Top 100 Agent 2024 Rate My Agent – North Island Top 10 Agent 2024 Rate My Agent- Waikato Top 5 Agent 2024 Rate My Agent – Agent of the Year – Dinsdale and Hamilton East 2024 Supreme Diamond Achiever 2024/2025 Third in the company 2024/2025
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Del Bredesen
Del Bredesen

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Licensee / Sales & Marketing Consultant

  5   (134 reviews)
About Del
Selling the finest homes across Hamilton & Waikato Local expertise. Strategic marketing. Proven results. Hamilton & Waikato born | Family & lifestyle focused Showcasing the best of Waikato living Real estate isn’t just about the transactions of buying and selling homes, it’s about building lasting relationships and creating meaningful opportunities. Del Bredesen and her team recognise that every client has distinct goals, and they provide a tailored experience that leads to client success. With a career grounded in trust, expertise, deep marketing knowledge, and proven expertise, Del has established herself as a trusted advisor in the real estate industry. Her sharp analytical skills, strategic mindset, and ability to anticipate market trends make her an invaluable asset to both buyers and sellers. Whether advising on pricing strategies, negotiating contracts, or identifying hidden opportunities, Del’s approach is thoughtful, thorough, and results driven. Complementing Del's expertise, Josh brings an energetic and innovative edge to the real estate experience. His natural ability to connect with people and foster meaningful relationships ensures that every client feels heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey. For sellers, Josh works alongside Del to craft strategic and high-impact marketing campaigns that maximize exposure and attract the right buyers. His attention to detail, creative approach, and deep understanding of market trends help sellers achieve the best possible outcomes. For buyers, Josh provides the knowledge and advocacy needed to navigate the home-buying process with clarity and confidence. His personable nature and commitment to client success ensure a smooth and rewarding experience, making him a trusted guide in securing the perfect home. Together, Del and Josh deliver a seamless real estate experience, defined by expertise, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve their goals. Their complementary strengths and shared commitment to excellence set them apart, making them the ideal team for those seeking to buy or sell with confidence and clarity.
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Nick Earney
Nick Earney

Sales Agent

  5   (117 reviews)
About Nick
If you’re looking for a smooth and stress-free experience when selling your home, or if you need a helping hand to find or purchase your next property, then I would love to work with you. With a proven track record of providing an honest and genuine service to all of my clients I am confident that I can help you meet your property goals whether it be buying or selling your home. During my time as a real estate agent, I have had the pleasure of helping many first home buyers and first-time sellers as well. Having had the experience of buying, selling and renovating my own properties throughout the years, I understand the concerns and pain points you might have when it comes to real estate. I have been through the ups and downs of the property market with my own homes and I believe these experiences contribute to my skill set today as a real estate agent. When it comes to selling your property, I strive to achieve maximum impact in terms of results while minimizing the impact on you, the clients. I understand the financial complexities and significant emotional strain that selling your home may involve and this is where I feel my clear and transparent communication throughout the process can help put your mind at ease. My aim is to guide you through the process as smoothly as possible by keeping you well informed, offering advice and keeping you in control as the decision maker. If you’re looking to buy your next home, I will work closely with you providing my professional industry knowledge to ensure a structured, simplified and stress-free process. I will actively help build your own knowledge during viewings, advising you on what to look for and what to look out for. Once you have found the perfect property and it’s time to make an offer, you can rely on me to assist with preparing the offer, buyer strategy and negotiating as well. Allow me to represent you and help you put your best foot forward when securing your next property. The best part about working in real estate is the fact that it so much more than simply buying or selling property. A home is a future lifestyle or place of relaxation, it can provide possibilities such as having the space to extend family or finally own that pet. A home is where we spend most of our time and it is where we spend time with the ones we love. This adds a huge emotional aspect to my work and the most fulfilling part for me is being trusted by my clients to be the connecting factor of their dreams. If you would like to work with an agent who is passionate about helping you with your property journey, please don’t hesitate to give me call.
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Paula Wenham
Paula Wenham

Sales Agent

  5   (100 reviews)
About Paula
Passion, experience and genuine care are at the heart of everything Paula Wenham does. Known for her honest advice, exceptional communication and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome, Paula has built a reputation as one of Waikato's most trusted residential and lifestyle real estate specialists. For Paula, real estate is about far more than buying and selling property. It's about understanding people's goals, building lasting relationships and guiding clients through one of life's biggest decisions with confidence and care. Every campaign is approached with purpose, strategy and attention to detail. Paula takes the time to understand what matters most to her clients, tailoring every marketing campaign and negotiation strategy to maximise results while delivering an experience that is both enjoyable and stress-free. Supported by husband Dave and Personal Assistant Courtney, Team Wenham combines individual strengths to deliver a complete real estate experience. From innovative marketing and strategic negotiation through to exceptional customer care and communication, every detail is carefully managed so clients can move forward with confidence. Authentic, approachable and driven by results, Paula is passionate about helping people achieve their property goals while creating an experience they'll happily recommend to family and friends.
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Jack Ramasamy
Jack Ramasamy

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (58 reviews)
About Jack
Jack Ramasamy Lugtons No.1 Agent | 2021–2026 Hamilton’s No.1 Agent — 6 Years Consecutively When you are selling or buying a property, you want more than just an agent. You want someone who understands the market, communicates clearly, negotiates strongly, and has the proven experience to guide you with confidence. With over 25 years of experience in sales, finance, marketing, and real estate, I have built my career on trust, hard work, strong negotiation, and delivering results. Over the years, I have proudly helped sell more than 1,500 homes and achieved over $1 billion in property sales. Being recognised as Lugtons No.1 Agent for six consecutive years from 2021 to 2026 is not just an award. It is a reflection of consistent results, client trust, and a team committed to excellence. Awards & Recognition • Lugtons No.1 Agent | 2021–2026 • RERN Agent of the Year — Winner Australasia | 2021–2022 • RERN Performer of the Year — Winner Australasia | 2018–2019 • RERN Agent of the Year — Winner Australasia | 2016–2017 • Rookie of the Year — Winner | 2015–2016 Education & Qualifications • Master of Business Administration — MBA in Finance • Licensed Real Estate Agent What Sellers Want to Know Selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Sellers want a clear strategy, strong buyer reach, honest advice, skilled negotiation, and regular communication. At Team Jack, we focus on accurate market advice, strategic pricing, powerful marketing, strong buyer follow-up, creating competition where possible, and protecting your price and best interests. Our goal is not just to sell your property. Our goal is to help you achieve the strongest result the market can deliver. What Buyers Want to Know Buyers want confidence, clarity, and straight answers. They want to understand the property, the location, the value, the process, and the opportunity. At Team Jack, we provide honest property information, clear communication, local market knowledge, guidance through offers and negotiation, and support from viewing to settlement. Whether you are buying your first home, upgrading, investing, or downsizing, we make the process easier to understand and easier to move through. Why Clients Choose Team Jack With over 1,500 homes sold and more than $1 billion in sales, our results speak for themselves. Behind every result is a simple promise — to work hard, communicate clearly, and give honest advice every step of the way. My background in finance, marketing, premium sales, and negotiation allows me to bring a complete approach to real estate. Every property, client, and situation is different, so our strategy is tailored, practical, and focused on achieving the best possible outcome. At Team Jack, we are proud to have a dedicated group of talented and committed individuals who work together to provide a seamless experience for both sellers and buyers. Team Jack Jack Ramasamy — Lead Agent / Negotiator Dayi Liu — Sales Consultant Kris Gray — Sales Consultant Rahul Klair — Sales Consultant Gowri Jack — Campaign Manager Ram Nandakumar — Marketing Administrator Vidhu — Client Service Manager Before real estate, I built a highly successful career in the automotive industry, becoming the No.1 Salesperson for BMW & MINI New Zealand for multiple years. That experience taught me premium service, client care, strong follow-up, and disciplined negotiation. Today, I bring that same energy, commitment, and result-driven mindset into real estate — helping clients buy and sell with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Team Jack — Experience. Strategy. Communication. Results.What Simon Lugton Says Director — Lugtons Real Estate “Congratulations on being recipient of the Rookie of the Year salesperson cup for 2015/16. This is a sought-after prize and you thoroughly deserve the award. We love having you on our team and believe that you show tremendous promise as a top salesperson within this industry.
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Melody George
Melody George

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (27 reviews)
About Melody
Melody has been a part of Jamies team for over three years now. With over ten years' sales experience, Melody is equipped with the skills to help you make buying and selling a breeze. Combining strong work ethic and commitment, she is known for her honest and enthusiastic approach. Melody thrives on working with her clients, getting to know them and their goals for the future so she can better support and assist them in their property endeavour’s. She delivers exceptional service and will make you feel at ease, providing a supportive and caring approach. Melody loves the challenge that real estate presents. She is looking forward to working with you to achieve your property goals.
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Lugtons Real Estate - Hamilton is a real estate agency. They have 350 verified reviews with an average rating of 5 stars. They currently have 160 active property listings and 293 sold property listings over the past 12 months worth $214,489,138.

Our reviews

  5  
353 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
5 days ago
Sold in One Week in a Challenging Buyer's Market

As someone who works in marketing and helps businesses make strategic decisions every day, I don't make important choices lightly. Before selling our home, I met with several agents and even considered selling it ourselves. Looking back, choosing Jamie was one of the best decisions we made. What set Jamie apart was his ability to combine market knowledge with a clear strategy. He took the time to understand our goals, explain the local market, and show us exactly how he planned to position and market our home. As first-time sellers, that gave us confidence from the start. What impressed me most was that Jamie didn't just list our property—he knew how to market it. His advice on preparing the home was invaluable, and we followed his recommendations. He created strong buyer interest, generated competition, and helped us achieve the result we were hoping for. In what was widely considered a challenging buyer's market, our home attracted multiple offers and sold within just one week. Jamie's negotiation skills were equally impressive. He knew how to manage buyer interest, maintain momentum throughout the campaign, and navigate offers strategically. We always felt confident that he was working to achieve the best possible outcome for us. Throughout the process, Jamie was professional, responsive, transparent, and easy to work with. Selling a home can be stressful, but he made the entire experience feel smooth and manageable. If you're looking for an agent with outstanding market knowledge, strong marketing expertise, excellent negotiation skills, and genuine care for his clients, Jamie is the person you want representing you. Thank you, Jamie. We couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Team Barakat

Team Barakat

  5   (369 reviews)
7 days ago
Quick, easy & on the same page

Jamie was fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our home. Communication was easy, we were always on the same page, and he took care of everything with very little involvement from us. The whole process incredibly simple and stress-free. We always felt confident that our home was in good hands and would happily recommend Jamie to anyone looking to sell.

Team Barakat

Team Barakat

  5   (369 reviews)
7 days ago
Professional & Exceptional Communication!!

Melody George was fantastic to work with when we bought our home. She stayed in touch throughout, was never pushy, and always answered our questions promptly. Her out of the box thinking meant we were able to bid at auction when we initially thought we wouldn’t be able to and we ended up being the highest bidders. That kind of creativity and professionalism is exactly why we chose her to sell our own home too.

Team Barakat

Team Barakat

  5   (369 reviews)
7 days ago
Made a Stressful Process Easy and Delivered an AMAZING Result!!

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better agent than Melody George. She was always focused on getting us the best possible result, both in timing and price. Before we even listed, Melody and Jamie gave us really clear advice on exactly what we should do to get our home ready for market to achieve the maximum value. We trusted their experience, followed their recommendations, and we’re so glad we did!! The outcome definitely exceeded our expectations. In what has been a much tougher market, with similar homes around us sitting on the market for months, Melody generated four offers within the first week and had our home unconditional just a week and a half later. Together with her team she worked incredibly hard behind the scenes, kept us informed every step of the way, and negotiated tirelessly to get us the strongest possible price and terms. We ended up selling for significantly more than we had expected, and we genuinely believe that’s because of their knowledge, strategy, and willingness to go the extra mile for us. Thank you for making what could have been a very stressful experience such a positive one! I’d recommend Melody George and Jamie Barakat to anyone considering selling their place and will definitely be using them again ourselves.

Team Barakat

Team Barakat

  5   (369 reviews)
7 days ago
Friendly and Fun

Del and Josh are great to work with. They always respond quickly to messages and get onto requests quickly. They are friendly and beautifully presented and have a fun, happy approach while still being professional. They always do their best with honesty and integrity.

Del Bredesen

Del Bredesen

  5   (134 reviews)
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Our properties

Lugtons Real Estate - Hamilton has 160 properties for sale and sold 293 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Price by negotiation
54 Pragma Rise
Rototuna North Waikato
3
2
1
Other
For Sale
Asking price $599,000
4/18 Rothwell Street
Dinsdale Waikato
2
1
1
Other
SoldAug 20, 2026
$793,000
81 Waipa Esplanade
Ngaruawahia Waikato
3
1
2
House
SoldAug 19, 2026
Price not available
239 Osborne Road
Horsham Downs Waikato
Other
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