Richard Hartles

Richard Hartles

Licensed Real Estate Agent at Lugtons Real Estate - Hamilton member of Hartles & Co.
Lugtons Ltd - City: REAA 2008
  •   5   (253 reviews)

Richard's sales performance at a glance

See how Richard has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

67
Reviews
24
Median days on market
11
Properties for sale
76
Sold properties
$997k
Average sale price
$75.8m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

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    Recognised for being in the Top 20% for customer satisfaction.

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  • National Top 100New Zealand
  • Island Top 10North Island
  • Region Top 5Waikato
  • Suburb WinnerFlagstaff
  • 3x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Island Top 10North Island - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Region Top 5Waikato - 2026, 2025, 2024
  • 3x Suburb WinnerFlagstaff - 2026, 2025, 2024

About Richard

Selling or buying a home is rarely just a transaction. It is one of the biggest decisions most people will make. It deserves someone who treats it that way from the very first conversation. I lead Hartles & Co, a twelve-person real estate team working across Hamilton and the wider Waikato. Real estate found me nine years ago. Since then I have worked through nearly every part of this business: listing support, running campaigns solo, co-leading a team, and now leading it outright. I did not arrive at this role. I worked through every layer of it, which is why I understand what good looks like at each stage of your journey, not just the final one. What I believe has not changed since day one: look after people properly, and the results take care of themselves. That means listening first, speaking plainly, and measuring success by more than the number on the contract. I am proud that our team has been named RateMyAgent's Team of the Year for New Zealand two years running. I have been fortunate enough to be recognised individually too: Waikato's Agent of the Year in 2025, and ranked among the North Island's top ten agents in both 2025 and 2026, climbing from fourth to second. But the number closest to my heart is a different one. Most of what we do now comes from people we have already helped, and the friends and family they send our way. That tells me the experience mattered as much as the result. That is exactly how I want it to stay. Behind every campaign I run sits our Engine Room, a dedicated team managing the marketing, the detail and the moving parts of your sale, so nothing depends on one person's diary. You get me, fully in your corner, backed by a team who make sure nothing is left to chance. Hartles & Co was built on a simple belief: a rising tide lifts all boats. I want that for my clients, for my team, and for the Waikato community we get to work in every day. If you are thinking about your next move, even if it is only an early thought, I would be glad to talk it through with you.

Richard's reviews

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Richard has 253 reviewsacross 42 different locations, showing 6.
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Richard's qualities as told by our client reviews: responsive, strategic, honest, friendly, local expert, supportive, clear communication.
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Seller review
Richard made our house sale easy—professional, responsive and committed to achieving a great result
about 3 hours ago
Richard made our house sale easy—professional, responsive and committed to achieving a great result

Richard recently managed the sale of our family home in circumstances that were considerably more complex than a typical property transaction. The property was being sold by two vendors going through a separation, with an independent trustee also involved in the decision-making and sale process. Throughout the entire campaign, Richard demonstrated exceptional professionalism, patience and empathy. He understood that communication needed to be clear, balanced and respectful to everyone involved. He remained impartial, kept each party properly informed and carefully navigated differing views without creating additional pressure or conflict. Richard was always approachable, responsive and honest. His advice was practical and well considered, and he communicated buyer feedback clearly so that informed decisions could be made. When challenges arose, he remained calm and focused on finding a sensible way forward. His ability to manage the people involved was every bit as valuable as his knowledge of the property market and the sales process. Despite the added complexity, Richard kept the campaign moving, followed up prospective buyers diligently and worked hard to achieve a successful result. We always felt that he was committed to completing the sale while still respecting the personal circumstances surrounding it. I would confidently recommend Richard to anyone selling a property, particularly where the situation requires discretion, sensitivity and skilled communication. He handled a difficult sale with integrity, professionalism and genuine care, and we are very grateful for the support he provided from beginning to end.

Seller review
Smooth process, good communicator
21 days ago
Smooth process, good communicator

Selling a property from overseas could have been a stressful experience, but Richard made the entire process smooth and straightforward. He was professional, responsive, and kept me informed every step of the way, giving me complete confidence despite the distance. What really set him apart was his willingness to go above and beyond. Rather than arranging and charging for tradespeople to complete a number of minor finishing touches before settlement, he personally took care of these small completion-related matters himself. This not only saved me time and money but also demonstrated his genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome for his clients. I couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and trustworthy real estate agent. I would highly recommend Richard and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a property, particularly if you're managing the process from overseas. His professionalism, integrity, and exceptional customer service made all the difference

Seller review
Professional, dedicated and easy
about 1 month ago
Professional, dedicated and easy

Melissa is fantastic and is our go-to agent in Hamilton. She is professional, knows the market, is connected to other agents and gets things done without a fuss. We appreciate her personable communication style. She is responsive to questions and let us think through options without pressure or judgement. She is dedicated to the job, and worked tirelessly to help us trade up to our dream home.

Seller review
Excellent professional service with great communication from start to finish
about 1 month ago
Excellent professional service with great communication from start to finish

​Excellent professional service! The team was highly responsive and communicative from start to finish. We especially loved that they always respected our choices without any pressure. We are so happy with the result and grateful for their hard work.

Seller review
Excellent service time and time again!
about 1 month ago
Excellent service time and time again!

After my first experience working with Weisen and his team I was sold and knew they'd be my first choice everytime. Fast forward to 2026 when I wanted to sell again they were my first and only call. The team were amazing once again and this time I had the pleasure of working alongside Richard Hartles. I experienced excellent communication, professionalism that was a priority, a marketing plan that was tailored to my needs and showcased my home beautifully and a process that was stress free and well planned with a great result. Sold! Thanks Richard and team, outstanding once again. I appreciate your help and would thoroughly recommend you guys to everyone!

Seller review
Experienced Industry Professional
about 1 month ago
Experienced Industry Professional

Richard is a great communicator, doesn’t beat around the bush, knows the market well and does a great job at taking a property to market. Richard’s team went the extra mile to help out with getting the property ready for market including the likes of staging furniture coordination. They are our go to agents in Hamilton.

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Richard's properties

Richard has 11 properties for sale and sold 76 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 11, 2026
$1,277,500
79 Harrowfield Drive
Harrowfield Waikato
4
2
2
Other
For Sale
Asking price $849,000
522 Webb Drive
Chartwell Waikato
3
1
1
Other
For Sale
Price by negotiation
10 Cairns Crescent
Rototuna Waikato
4
2
2
Other
SoldAug 6, 2026
$1,115,000
29 Keswick Crescent
Huntington Waikato
5
3
2
Other
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Richard's sold properties

Richard has sold 76 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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79 Harrowfield Drive, Harrowfield, Waikato
79 Harrowfield Drive
Harrowfield Waikato
4
2
2
Other$1,277,500Aug 11, 2026
29 Keswick Crescent, Huntington, Waikato
29 Keswick Crescent
Huntington Waikato
5
3
2
Other$1,115,000Aug 6, 2026
518 River Road
Fairfield Waikato
HouseUndisclosed PriceJul 16, 2026
4 Pearl Place, Chartwell, Waikato
4 Pearl Place
Chartwell Waikato
5
2
Other$849,000Jul 14, 2026

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