Durie Hill, Manawatu-Wanganui is home to 29 active real estate agents and 7 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 7 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 27 active and sold properties, with 14 reviews in total. This is a 4% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Rob Bennett is a Kind and Considerate Real Estate Agent. The whole experience of having to move from one region to another has been a very smooth transition. The relevant information was provided, there wasn't any hangups about purchasing the property, Our teenagers were instantly drawn to it! Our family was basically down there for Easter Weekend with the objective of purchasing a nice family home Rob did that. Thank you Rob. I would highly recommend him to other people regarding properties in the Wanganui region Many thanks!! From Anne, Shaun and the family
Rob is a deeply committed real estate professional who utilises his vast experience and knowledge on behalf of his clients. His counsel is wise and is rooted in a fundamental dedication to fiduciary responsibility. Rob is steeped in marketing knowledge and was able to present our home in its best light. His practice is one of affability, realism, transparency, advocacy, and, ultimately, success for all parties involved in the complex processes of real estate transactions. Rob is willing and able to go "above and beyond" for his clients. I can recommend him without reservation!
Can't fault anything... Communication is above excellent. Gavin certainly knows how to communicate well. I have been kept very well informed throughout the selling and purchasing process. Gavin is very knowledgeable about the market and let me know when properties were available for me. He takes professionalism to the next level. Thank you so much for everything....
Gavin has been awsome to deal with . His communication was excellent.he went above and beyond to help us through the processes
From the moment we contacted Rochelle she was responsive to all our needs in the marketing and sale of our property. Rochelle’s strong points are being very customer focused and maintaining an excellent level of communication, keeping us fully informed right throughout the sale process. We have no hesitation in recommending Rochelle to anyone selecting an agent to sell their property. Thanks Rochelle.
Matt was very easy to talk to, honest and pleasant to deal with, and always gave us advice that we found very helpful with our decision to purchase. Very happy to recommend Matt !
I've really enjoyed my recent house purchase with Tess - she made the process quick, easy, and stress-free! Tess is professional, experienced, and friendly and provided quick answers to all my questions. Her team are fantastic as well. Definitely get in touch with Tess if you're looking to buy or sell :)
On first meeting Ngaire , she showed lots of enthusiasm and gave me confidence that she was the best agent to sell my home. Easy to communicate with and quick to respond , and she kept me updated regularly. I’m so happy that my home sold very quickly. Thanks Ngaire
Very easy to work with. Provided practical, honest advice on prep of house for sale. Worked hard via Open Homes & marketing platforms. Prompt responses with calls & texts. Many Thanks. Would happily recommend to others !
Rochelle got a fantastic result for my family's recent deceased estate. Rochelle was easily the best agent and we interviewed several, she was personable, patient and professional. We have all sold houses in the past and the experience with Rochelle was the best by a country mile. The result was the icing on the cake, the house presentation, valuation guide, vendor engagement was fantastic and pleasing a group of 6 siblings is no easy feat. Happy to recommend Rochelle
85% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 30% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
7 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 Durie Hill.
The median sale price for other properties in Durie Hill is $695k, up 22% over the last 12 months. The number of other properties sold has decreased by 29% over the last 12 months.
Durie Hill stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 8 reviews in Durie Hill over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Property Brokers Whanganui (Property Brokers Limited) have sold 10 properties, which accounts for 38% of the property sales in Durie Hill. This is followed by Arizto with 6 property sales (23%) and Bayleys Whanganui (Bartley Real Estate Ltd) at 4 property sales (15%).

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