

Gavin Faulke
Sales Consultant
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Buyer of 17 Botany Ln, Whitby
Gavin and Claudine were great throughout the whole process. They gave us clear advice, kept us informed at every step and were always quick to respond to our questions. They even connected us to their auction Zoom session, which helped us understand the auction process and know what to expect. From the open home and private viewing through to auction day, they were always helpful and available. We’d highly recommend them to anyone looking to enter the market.
Buyer of 6 Samwell Drive, Whitby
Gavin was outstanding to deal with. He quickly understood both my needs and the needs of my family, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He went above and beyond, moving heaven and earth to help get us into our new home. His professionalism, dedication, and genuine character were evident throughout the entire process. I honestly couldn't speak more highly of him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a great experience
Buyer of 20 The Companionway, Whitby
From the moment we met Claudine, we knew we were in great hands. As first-home buyers, we were excited but also nervous, and there was so much we didn’t know. Claudine made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel exciting, reassuring, and genuinely enjoyable. She was there for us every step of the way, always taking the time to answer our questions, explain the process, and make sure we felt comfortable with every decision. We never felt pressured only supported. It was clear that she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home. When our offer was accepted, Claudine was just as excited as we were, and that meant so much to us. Her kindness, honesty, professionalism, and constant encouragement made all the difference during one of the biggest milestones of our lives. We are so grateful to Claudine for helping us buy our very first home. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through this journey. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, especially first-home buyers. Thank you, Claudine, for believing in us, supporting us, and helping make our dream of homeownership a reality. We will always be grateful.
Suburb Winner
Whitby2026
Mel Troy
Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 15 Holystone Road, Whitby
Mel and her team have been great to work with. As a first home buyer she has been very supportive help us with all our questions. Nothing was too difficult and Mel worked around our busy schedules to achieve quick results. Definitely would recommend Mel and her team!
Seller of 15 Holystone Road, Whitby
We couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent and honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, she was absolutely amazing to deal with and made the whole process so much easier than we expected. Her communication was fantastic, she always kept us updated, responded quickly, and made sure we knew exactly what was happening. She was incredibly professional but also friendly, approachable and genuinely lovely to deal with. We always felt like we were in safe hands and that she really cared about getting the best outcome for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she went above and beyond whenever we needed anything. She was knowledgeable, honest and incredibly organised, which made the whole experience stress-free. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for an agent and would definitely use her again in the future!


Holly Williams
Sales Consultant
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Seller of 202 Navigation Drive, Whitby
Holly did a wonderful job of selling our house. Her communication is exceptional and really put us at ease through the whole process. I cannot recommend Holly enough! Thanks Holly, we appreciate all the hard work you put in to get our house sold.
Seller of 60 Molyneux Cl, Whitby
There are moments in life when we need someone who truly understands, someone with empathy, compassion, and a genuine heart. Too often, people focus on doing a good job but forget the human side of things, the emotions and challenges faced by those on the other end of the phone. When my fiancée and I invited Holly from Bayley’s Real Estate to sell our house, we had just been through hell. Another Real Estate agent from the area, (whom we have been informed is no longer in the area) had made such an awful, unprofessional, and unethical attempt to sell our home, even sabotaging the process multiple times, whether intentionally or not, that we were left devastated. We were upset, exhausted, and unsure how things would go moving forward. After months of difficult experiences, our trust in the process, and in people, had been shaken. Holly came in with honesty, integrity, professionalism, and a humble heart. She listened to us, to what we had been through, and approached everything with a fresh perspective on selling our home and helping us move forward. She took away the overwhelming aspects of the process. Having Holly on board felt like an angel had walked among us. Calm, caring, and empathetic qualities that are rare and precious. Despite the stress of her role, she always spoke with kindness and understanding. She listened, offered thoughtful feedback and solutions, and never rushed us. Instead, she made us feel like we were the only people who mattered in that moment. Both my fiancée and I work in demanding government roles, spending much of our lives giving, supporting, and volunteering. Yet it is rare to meet someone as genuine and beautiful in character as her. On inner beauty and character, this is Holly: “Ruia taitea kia tū ko taikaka anake.” Strip away the sapwood, and only the heartwood remains. We have no words other than thank you, and even that feels inadequate. With much love, Bronnie and Mark x
Buyer of 44 Tradewinds Drive, Whitby
Holly was a fantastic to purchase a house through. Right from our first call to Holly about the house all the way through to settlement, Holly was the upmost professional agent I have dealt with. Her communication was excellent and she has an emphatic manner, really getting to know us as buyers and helping us through the stressful journey. Holly will be my first call in the future and I highly recommend her.


Paula Ritchie
Sales Consultant
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Buyer of 4 Petrel Lane, Whitby
Paula was honest and open at every step, and she lived the team motto, 'we're here to help,' through the whole process. Buying your first home can be very daunting, but she made it easy. From helping with the auction process, arranging viewings, from start to finish Paula was awesome!
Seller of 4 Petrel Lane, Whitby
Paula was instrumental in ensuring we got everything aligned from the beginning. She updated me regularly and was truly just a phone call away. She demonstrated strong negotiation skills and got a great price in a slow economy. The sale was completed within the time frame she initially communicated. She is trustworthy, approachable and available.
Buyer of 191 Navigation Drive, Whitby
We highly recommend Paula to anyone either looking to sell or buy as she is genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for both seller and purchaser. We appreciated her professionalism, clear communication and negotiation skills. Paula would definitely be our first choice should we be selling in the future.
National Top 100
New Zealand2026Suburb Winner
Aotea2026