Balaclava, Otago is home to 19 active real estate agents and 11 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 12 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 15 active and sold properties, with 12 reviews in total. This is a 36% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Taylor and Strong are highly experienced agents with a detailed knowledge of the Dunedin area housing market. The team provides clear, detailed advice on each step of the process and provides full support. Taylor and Strong run effective marketing campaigns and are very good communicators. Overall it is a pleasure doing business with them and as a result they are the only local property agents that we use when buying or selling property in Dunedin. We would highly recommend them.
Thank you Alana for your hard work .. we had a very short window to purchase a home and you were very helpful when it came to short notice viewings - you never pressured us at any time and answered the questions we had. You gave us confidence during the auction process. Thank you again.
Even in a difficult selling market Tom continued to work and help us get what we wanted!
We had a great experience selling our house with Ganesh and his team. They were professional, easy to communicate with, and guided us through every step of the process. Their market knowledge and support helped us achieve a smooth and successful sale.
“We recently purchased a house with the help of Ganesh, and we are extremely satisfied. They were patient, honest, and always available when we needed them. They explained everything clearly and made sure we understood the process. Thank you for making our home-buying journey a smooth one.”
Seller Review • 8 months ago

A quick sale due to agents working quickly and communicating well. Helpful advice and Jackie and Amy went the extra mile and provided great customer service. We would definitely recommend
Lydia was able to clearly and succinctly explain and clarify all the necessary points regarding the process of sale, and the options we should consider with regards to the sale of our property. She was excellent communicating at all times and worked exceeding hard on our behalf. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone in the future.
Alice has had great communication throughout the process of purchasing our house. Keeping us up to date with what was going on, having access to the property and just being a lovely person to talk to.
From appraisal to the sale of my home Alice was a cut above the rest! Keeping me updated and informed with amazing support from Abbey and Laura . I could not be happier
It’s no wonder why Alice is such a trusted name in the industry. From the first meeting, Alice demonstrated a vast depth of knowledge of the industry and current market. Throughout the sale process, she provided consistently clear communication and reassuring advice that adapted to the circumstances we encountered. She was professional, personable, and approachable at all times. What could have been a stressful time in our lives felt comfortable and empowering. We wouldn’t have trusted selling our first home with anyone else!
43% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 9% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
12 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Balaclava.
The median sale price for houses in Balaclava is $611k, down 9% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 100% over the last 12 months.
Balaclava stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in Balaclava over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Bayleys Dunedin have sold 3 properties, which accounts for 20% of the property sales in Balaclava. This is followed by LJ Hooker Dunedin with 2 property sales (13%) and Ray White Dunedin (Proven Realty Limited) at 2 property sales (13%).

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