Lee Watkins Real Estate

28/07/2026

Fewer listings and healthy buyer demand are creating more multi-offer situations across Hamilton—including competition for back-up positions 🏡

For sellers, this presents an opportunity to capitalise on current buyer competition before the usual influx of spring listings. For buyers, it means being prepared and ready to act quickly.

I unpack June’s market figures, share what I’m seeing firsthand and explain what it all means for Hamilton buyers and sellers.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hamilton-property-market-insights-june-2026-lee-watkins-1sjie

Hamilton’s property market remained consistent throughout June, with sales volumes virtually unchanged from May. A total of 246 properties sold—45 more than in June last year, representing a healthy 22.

16/07/2026

JUST SOLD! We are thrilled to have just sold Harry and Jenna’s first home in Fitzroy as they move to a new home, giving their next Gen more space to grow! Congratulations guys 🏘️🍾🎉

14/07/2026

SOLD after 3 multi offers! We are proud as punch for Steve and Andrea getting them sold so they can move from their tropical Claudelands oasis to the real beach! Congratulations guys!

02/07/2026

Property Pups Colouring Competition! 🐶🎨❄️

Looking for a fun winter activity?

Download our Property Pups colouring page, grab the colouring pencils, and let the kids (or the big kids!) get creative for the chance to WIN a $50 Prezzy Card!

Open to all ages. One winner will be selected based on creativity, colour, and fun - with a couple of spot prizes as well! 🏆

📥 Download the colouring page here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fw-2iaJm1OfWNY674NvnrKsZ9Khg9C-e/view?usp=sharing

To enter:
🖍️ Scan or photograph your masterpiece and email it to [email protected], or
📍 Drop it into the Harcourts Chartwell Office at Chartwell Shopping Centre.

🗓️ Entries close 31 July 2026.

We can't wait to see your colourful creations. Good luck! 🌈

29/05/2026

VERY PROUD! A year ago I embarked on a new career journey in real estate and I am thrilled to have finished the financial year by making the Harcourts Hamilton Top 30 agents. Thank you to all my supporters who said ‘I could do it and will do it well!’ including my family, friends, colleagues, and mentors. To my wonderful buyers and sellers that I have met along the way, THANK YOU for your trust and believing in me! Let’s see what we can achieve in the next 12 months!
Harcourts Hamilton Harcourts Real Estate New Zealand

23/05/2026

The Financial Year has wrapped up and what better way to finish with three accolades from the Harcourts Central Regional Awards and a place in the Harcourts Hamilton Top 30! Bring on even more in 26/27!
Harcourts Hamilton Harcourts Real Estate New Zealand

14/05/2026

🍾🎉SOLD! A touch of California in Claudelands will be welcoming a new generation while my vendors move to the beach! Congratulations to Andrea & Steve 🍾🎉
Harcourts Hamilton

21/04/2026

🏡 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆
From today (Tuesday, 21 April 2026), updates to the NZ Sale & Purchase Agreement for buying and selling homes are now in place. While part of this aligns with new privacy requirements (more relevant behind the scenes), there are a few important changes worth understanding…

𝟭. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 (𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀)
If a purchaser cancels because finance cannot be obtained, they must now provide a reasonable explanation — along with evidence of the steps taken to secure lending. Previously, this was based on a “satisfactory finance” test — meaning buyers could decide finance wasn’t suitable for them, even if it was offered (for example, due to rates or conditions).

𝟮. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘆 (𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀)
If any restricted building work under the Building Act has been completed on the property on or after 13 March 2012, vendors must now warrant that the work was carried out or supervised by a suitably qualified professional

𝟯. 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 & 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀)
This is something I’ve seen firsthand recently, where a title boundary dispute created unexpected stress for a buyer due to a lack of clear disclosure. The update clarifies buyers’ cancellation rights around title issues, while preserving their ability to waive objections at any time before cancellation. This means more flexibility for buyers to either move forward or walk away, depending on whether an issue is a deal-breaker — reducing uncertainty during the process.

For full list of the updates, including changes to unit titles, chattel lists, pet bonds and more visit:https://thelawassociation.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Release-Notification.pdf

Remember to seek legal advice to understand how this may apply to your situation.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions

Monarch Real Estate Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008