Debby Candy-Gill

Debby Candy-Gill

Residential Sales
Mairangi Bay Branch
Mobile  021 731 846
DDI  09 390 0217
Debby and Mat were absolutely exceptional in selling our house. Their professionalism, deep market knowledge and dedicat...
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Debby Candy-Gill

Residential Sales
Mairangi Bay Branch
Mobile  021 731 846
DDI  09 390 0217

About Debby Candy-Gill

I have been a dedicated and passionate residential real estate salesperson with Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay since 2008. Together with my husband Mathew, who works as my sales associate, we believe in delivering outstanding service to our clients. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the number of repeat clients and referrals we receive from satisfied customers.

Experience is invaluable, and over the past 15 years, we have honed our ability to navigate the real estate landscape. We are adept at skilfully guiding buyers and sellers toward their desired outcomes, always with their best interests in mind. As advocates for our clients, we consider it our duty to protect their assets, providing meticulous attention to detail and preparing properties to showcase their full potential. Our excellent marketing skills ensure that properties receive maximum exposure in the market.

I have a diverse background in education and over 30 years of experience in the business world.

Community involvement is a core value of ours, and we believe in giving back to the community that supports us. We actively sponsor various clubs including Pupuke Golf Club, Murrays Bay School and Mairangi Bowling Club. By investing in the community, we contribute to its growth and prosperity.

Outside of work, I am an avid runner, swimmer and yoga enthusiast. These activities not only promote my physical well-being but also nourish my mental and emotional health. Family holds immense importance in our lives. We are happily married and reside locally. We cherish moments with our children, Emily (married to Michael), and Ali (married to Scott), and are blessed with the joy of being grandparents to Carter, Kohen, Ava, Scarlet and Torin.

We are thrilled to be a part of your real estate journey and look forward to providing you with exceptional service. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your property needs and goals.

Debby's properties

For sale (4)
Sold recently (55)
Sold and/or marketed in the last 5 years

What my clients say

Debby and Mat were absolutely exceptional in selling our house. Their professionalism, deep market knowledge and dedication were truly impressive.

They took the time to understand our needs, guided us through every step and kept us informed throughout the process. Their marketing strategy was exceptional, attracting a record number of potential buyers. They reassured us when we got overwhelmed with the process and thanks to their expertise and commitment we were delighted with the outcome.

We are incredibly grateful to Debby and Mat for going above and beyond to achieve a fantastic result. Their hard work and dedication make them the perfect choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a home - we highly recommend them!

Annie & Gordon Schrader

Buying my first home was a breeze, thanks to Debby and Mathew!! They went above and beyond to make the process smooth and stress-free. Their expertise was invaluable, and they even took the extra step of working with the Body Corporate to explore options that fitted my needs. I’m so grateful for their dedication and support - thank you both for an exceptional experience!

Roman - Browns Bay

Debby is absolutely AMAZING! I felt I was in the best possible hands throughout the selling process because of her outstanding professionalism, expertise and industry knowledge. Debby gave great advice, which was important to me as I was conducting the sale from outside New Zealand. I trusted her excellent judgement at every step, and always felt she had my best interests at heart. Debby builds great relationships, is a fantastic communicator and gets things done super-efficiently. I could not have been happier with the outcome of my sale, thanks to Debby!

Rachel, NSW

"Such a Saint" 5 stars
Debby went above and beyond to help us buy our first home! Her professionalism and dedication was evident right from the start. She understood exactly what we needed and wanted in a home. She was extremely patient and took the time to show us numerous properties just so we could find the right one. Even going the extra mile to view properties in advance to make sure they ticked all my box's. It was certainly a long journey getting to this point but Debby's expertise and sound advice were instrumental in helping us achieve our goal and find our forever home. We can't thank her enough!

Latisha

We recently had the pleasure of working with Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay, while selling our property, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their professionalism, deep understanding of the market and unwavering dedication to achieving the best outcome for us as the vendors was truly commendable. We would not hesitate to recommend them as selling or buying salespeople for anyone in the market.

Eddie & Dianne, Murrays Bay

Debby and Mat were recommended to me to help me purchase my home when I arrived in New Zealand five years ago. So when circumstances dictated that it was time to sell, I went straight back to them. Debby took point, provided me information and direction every step of the way, with Mat providing back up – even taking it on the chin when I lost my rag over something completely out of his control ☹.

They sold my home in record time, beyond expectations, and I can only recommend them as a pair who work incredibly well together and work incredibly hard for you as their client. Their honesty and integrity is valued and appreciated.

Dianne

Debby and Mathew worked tirelessly to sell my house in a very difficult market. They were truly professional in every aspect of their work, making sure I was kept informed at all times and always protecting me.

They both have great integrity, communication skills and a good sense of humour. (Mat even mowed my lawns for me when my lawn man let me down.)

I highly recommend them to anyone wanting honest and trustworthy people to sell their property.

Diane

Debby and Mat were brilliant from the moment we walked into the first open home. They made us feel welcome and provided us with all of the info we needed to know. Within the first few minutes of meeting them, we were at ease and able to get honest and transparent answers to all of the questions we had.

As first time buyers in New Zealand as well as first time auction buyers, we felt considerably out of our comfort zone. Debby and Mat guided us through the process, discussing potential advantages and disadvantages of the house, our actions and everything in between. Having conducted most of our conversations with Debby, I have no doubt that she strives to get the best outcomes for her buyers and sellers. She is open and honest and operates with the highest level of integrity - and really knows her stuff!

Debby, in particular, supported us through the process from start to finish, and when things got a bit choppy, she was amazing! Her knowledge, experience and advice was invaluable, and now we are packing to move into our new home. I have the utmost trust in Debby; she is one in a million and we couldn't recommend her and Mat more highly as the best agents on the Shore - if not the North Island! Thanks both, for helping to find us and the kids our perfect home.

LIsa & Dan - North Shore

We first came across Debby and Mat when we arrived from the UK in search of a family home in Murrays Bay in 2009. Agents come and go, but living locally meant that we often came across Debby and Mat out and about in the Bays, and while they weren’t able to assist with our first purchase, we were in no doubt who to approach when it came to selling the family home.

They have both been a pleasure to work with, providing assistance over and above what was expected in selling our home. They made everything so easy and stress-free, providing additional support and guidance (and a shoulder to cry on) when we “hit the odd speed bump” along the way.

Their level of professionalism was exceptional and they delivered on all that was promised. Debby and Mat have certainly exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with the two of them.

We would wholeheartedly recommend them if you were looking to sell your home. Thanks Debby and Mat - you are awesome.

Iain

Debby and Mat recently marketed and sold our family home. They both went above and beyond what we expected of them to achieve the best possible result for the sale. Debby’s contacts (builders, painters, home-stagers, and photographers) were highly skilled and reliable and as a team, worked together to make our house shine.

Where our house was lacking in paperwork at Council, they helped us to rectify the issue and when unavoidable hurdles occurred, they guided us and the potential buyers, over the hurdles.

Debby and Mat were kind and generous. They responded quickly and completely to all our queries. We felt respected and supported throughout. They looked after our house and helped it to achieve its best value.

I had full confidence in their abilities and learned to ‘trust the process’ (one of Debby’s catchphrases). In trusting both Debby and Mat, it made the process much less stressful. From the first meeting, I believed they would look after and protect the value of our house. ‘No fire sale here’ (another of Debby’s catchphrases) and they did as they promised.

Thank you, Debby, and Mat. You have a 5-star recommendation from me ~

Linda (forever grateful)

“We recently purchased a home Debby and Mat were marketing. Despite visiting multiple times with multiple members of our families (showing our hand much?), we were always greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from both. They endeavoured to answer all our questions and find solutions to any ideas we raised. Communication and support were great and made a very exciting purchase even more enjoyable. Thanks so much, Debby and Mat.”

Happy Buyers - Mairangi Bay

Debby and Mat came recommended by a former neighbour. They are a highly professional, husband and wife team who worked tirelessly with us to transform our much-loved family home into a glistening showpiece. Throughout the sales process, they went above and beyond, attending to every detail with exemplary communication. On auction day, Debby deployed her considerable negotiation skills to work with buyers to achieve a price level at which we were comfortable to sell. Our cherished home is now owned by a young family, who we know will enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you, Deb and Mat for being there for us and for your expert curation of this major transition in our lives.

Sophie

We are thrilled to recommend Debby as a realtor. Her exceptional services and dedication truly made our property selling experience simply the best. Debby demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the market, allowing her to attract potential buyers. Her professionalism and attention to detail was apparent from the start. She guided us through the entire selling process, providing regular updates, answering our questions promptly and taking the time to explain every step along the way. Debby's expertise and guidance gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire transaction. What truly sets Debby apart is her relentless work ethic and commitment to her clients. She went above and beyond our expectations to market our property effectively resulting in a successful auction. Her negotiation skills were impressive, as she skilfully navigated on our behalf to secure the best possible outcome. Debby's friendly and approachable demeanour, paired with her professionalism, made her a pleasure to work with. She truly understands the emotional aspects that can come with selling a property and she handled everything with empathy and understanding. We wholeheartedly recommend Debby as a realtor. Her knowledge, dedication and exceptional service truly make her the best choice for anyone looking to sell their property.

Heather & Jason

"We needed to get our house on the market and sold fast, but didn’t know how we were going to achieve this as we were overseas and the market wasn’t looking great. Then we found Debby. From the moment we enlisted her she was straight on the ball and speedily got to work taking care of EVERYTHING for us. She absolutely went the extra mile, working tirelessly and closely with us to not only get our house tidied up and looking sensational for the market, but she made sure there were no barriers to a successful campaign by leaving absolutely no stone unturned.

Her attention to detail and transparency every step of the way made us feel completely safe in her hands.

As a result of her amazing work, our outcome and final price was 200k above the market guide and way beyond our expectations. We are so grateful that we found Debby, she was absolutely the best salesperson for the job and we would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to sell their property. There is nothing she can’t handle - Just say the word and she’ll get it done!

Kiri & Garry, Australia

"Debby and Mat, I wanted to say a big thank you for finding my new home, in my dream location. Having worked together before, you knew exactly what I wanted and you were both determined to find it for me. Yes, it’s taken time and we’ve looked at many offerings, but your perseverance has certainly paid off, for which I cannot thank you enough.

Throughout the process, your professionalism, dedication and communication have been faultless. You are a great team that delivers. Thanks again Debby & Mat ~

Pam

"We much appreciate the great support from Debby and Mathew, who have just helped us to buy our dream property in a quick and smooth way. While helping us prepare the documents for the auction, they didn't mind the obstacles, even though they had to work in the late evening. The negotiation stage would never have succeeded without their smart coordination with the vendor and us. I'm very pleased to recommend Debby and Mathew to my friends who are looking for their favorite houses at the moment."

Mo & Johnny

"When the time came to sell my house of 17 years, I was very fortunate to have Debby and her partner Mat to help me through the marketing and selling of my property. They were very thorough in the details and the processes that needed to be navigated, as well as very patient in the explanations and assistance that helped me with making decisions along the way. Through it all, I found their communication and advice to be very valuable and much appreciated, going the "extra mile" with both the buyer and myself to complete a successful transaction" ~

Cheryl - North Shore

“Debby had sold property for us in the past, so we didn’t hesitate to choose Debby and Mat again. We valued their professional approach to the sale of our property combined with clear explanations, regular updates and their hard work ethic. Their support and experience was invaluable throughout the marketing and sale process.

We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in future.”

Happy Sellers - North Shore

Debby and Mat were highly motivated salespeople working on our behalf. They are super-experienced and consequently present with attention to detail. There was excellent communication throughout our selling process… and as a result, we are very happy vendors.

Pete & Diana - North Shore

As a busy working couple, Debby’s team made the process of selling go very smoothly. They always made sure to keep us updated and communicate with us regularly. Thank you for making this experience a great one for us! I would recommend Debby and her team for selling or buying due to her patience and commitment to satisfying both parties.

Lee & Sophie

Debby and Mat recently helped us to secure a home for our growing family, and we could not be happier with the service they provided. Both Debby and Mat were approachable, knowledgeable, professional and above all, patient; while this buying experience was vastly different from our first, we felt entirely supported throughout the process – they were always quick to answer questions, proactively kept us informed on the buying process, and regularly went above and beyond for us, allowing last-minute property viewings and bringing forms to us where we couldn’t make it into their offices. They were an invaluable help to us on auction day and set up a totally smooth transition into the settlement stage. We would absolutely recommend Debby and Mat to anyone looking to buy a home – first or otherwise – their expertise and dedication are second-to-none and we are extremely grateful to them.

Kylie & Nick

“Debby and Mathew were fantastic, transparent and very helpful with buying our home on the North Shore. They were attentive, communicative and accommodating throughout the process. We felt we were supported throughout the process and we felt they always had our best interests through the negotiation process. We would highly recommended them as realtors."

Hamish & Mikaela

I had the pleasure to purchase a unit on the North Shore from Debby in August 2022. Debby was great to deal with throughout the process. She was highly approachable and responsive to all my inquiries. The negotiation process was slightly longer and had some complexity given the market conditions and involvement with the vendors being a Trust, but Debby remained positive and patient and I did not feel the sort of pressure that comes from some other real estate salespeople. The fact that Debby proactively identified an issue in the property documentation, disclosed it, and followed up with adding clauses demonstrated that she was thorough and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her to future buyers and vendors.

Happy Buyer - North Shore

A huge thank you to Debby and Mat for the very professional way you marketed our property. You were both extremely helpful from the start, acting with honesty and integrity, working hard to achieve the best possible outcome. You were a great team, very easy to work with, providing excellent communication via weekly status reports and market research. Your help, reassurance and encouragement on auction day, was also much appreciated.

We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone wishing to sell their home.

Martyn & Rae, Pinehill

We would highly recommend Debby and Mat to anyone wanting a great real estate salesperson. They are professional, honest with integrity, working so hard to achieve the best possible outcome and so ready to help in any way.

Caroline & Tim

I first made contact with Debby when my elderly mother needed to move from her home into a private hospital. My mother was very house-proud, had a contemporary sense of style and always presented herself immaculately. We wanted a salesperson that reflected these values, had an established career, and a strong reputation in the area. Someone who would appreciate the beautiful home my mother and her late husband had created. From the first meeting with Debby and Mat, we knew we’d found the right team to market her home. Something my mother delighted in.

The sale process, due to factors outside of Debby and Mat’s control, was a complex one that required a skilled and patient professional to navigate. Debby and Mat handled this with ease and at no point was any obstacle insurmountable. They were ready with a solution for any problem that presented itself from start to finish.

I’ve dealt with several real estate salespeople over the years and Debby and Mat have managed to restore my faith in the industry from a seller’s perspective. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them or use them again.

Wayne - Murrays Bay

Thank you Debby and Mat, for the very professional way you marketed and worked through the selling of our home during Level 3 pandemic restrictions!! The preparation of having assistance from Vivienne of Ultimate Home Staging was awesome, plus the video and photos all worked together for a great result. We also appreciated the excellent communication throughout. An amazing sale in the space of one week, for which we are most thankful.

Sylvia & Bob

We found Debby Candy-Gill very professional and extremely helpful from the start. When Debby first visited our house, she was really thorough and gave us lots of tips on what we could do to get our house ready for sale. Debby also helped us look at many houses and provided us with honest advice on positives and negatives, in comparison to our current house. We found Debby very patient and helpful at sharing lots of contacts to assist us to prepare our house for sale.

Debby is very hardworking, honest and represented us well as the vendor at the same time as being fair to the buyers. She was always quick and responsive to any queries. It was a difficult time when our house was put on the market as we were in Covid Level 3, which meant there were a number of restrictions. Debby ensured all the paperwork was completed and listened to our feedback, to ensure everything was ready in time. There was a lot of interest in our house and Debby and Mat did a great job of scheduling and meeting the buyers. We are grateful for Debby and Mat’s assistance throughout the process and are happy with the great result that was achieved in the end. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others wanting to sell their home.

Sarah & Jon

Following on from observing Debby and Mat manage the sale process for another apartment in our building in 2020, I selected them to market and auction my own apartment in mid-2021. I could not have been happier with all the behind the scenes work preparing for the marketing effort, advising on advertising requirements, arranging photography, print and digital media with excellent focus on every detail. Unexpectedly the Lockdown hit in August just after the market launch of the property. Obviously this created a great deal of uncertainty and disruption. Debby, Mat, the Mairangi Bay management, together with the auctioneer worked really hard to keep the process on course and a successful “virtual” auction was completed under difficult Lockdown conditions. Key to this was their excellent communications with me. Thank you, Debby and Mat.

Paul - Browns Bay

Debby and Mat make a great team and were amazing to work with. They were extremely thorough and professional and maintained excellent communication with us throughout the whole process. Through their hard work and dedication, we achieved an amazing result on the sale of our house, and we can’t thank them enough.

Kathryn & Greg - North Shore

Working with Debby Candy-Gill was an absolute pleasure. She ensured the process was well communicated and executed whilst managing a complex and diverse group of stakeholders under trying conditions.

Vendor - Mairangi Bay

WHAT a pleasure to have Debby and Mat market and sell my beautiful home. To deal with such professional, efficient, honest, and reliable people was just a breath of fresh air. Both Mat and Debby took the load off my shoulders when I was going through the emotional stress of making one of the biggest decisions of my life.

I can only say one thing and that is THANK  YOU  to both of you!! You did an amazing job. The whole process went smoothly and easily. What more can one ask for at a time like this? And to have achieved such a brilliant outcome was just amazing.

I would recommend Debby and Mat to each and every person going through the sale process.

Pam - Northcross

We commissioned Debby-Candy Gill to sell our property at auction in August 2021. Together with Mathew Gill, she handled the process seamlessly and professionally with a friendly and relaxed attitude. We received good advice and the process was well explained right through to the auction which was done online two days into Lockdown.

We feel they worked tirelessly to achieve a very good outcome for us at auction time and we are sure that the advice to stage the property worked well in our favour.

We would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to sell their property.

Alan & Debra - Mairangi Bay

Debby Candy-Gill sold us our home just over a decade ago. Even though she was working for the seller as the listing salesperson at the time, as the buyers, we found her friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We kept in touch with Debby over the last 10 years, off-and-on asking for a valuation and whether it was a good time to sell after we moved overseas. Debby always provided excellent advice and we never felt pressured to sell. She actually advised the opposite based on the market’s direction at the time. When we finally decided to sell, Debby and Mat were incredible to work with. We needed to be on the market quickly and they had everything ready to go, and on the market in under a week from first contact. Throughout the whole process Debby and Mat were approachable and available for advice at any time of the day and kept us informed on an almost daily basis on any progress. We’d like to commend them for their excellent communication and genuinely wanting the best deal for the seller - they advised us to hold out for a better offer multiple times. They went above-and-beyond our expectations and we would highly recommend this dynamic duo.

Andrew & Jess - Tauranga

Thanks to Debby and Mat for amazing support during the process of successfully selling my house. Their process was professional with superb, timely communication. They put me at ease and rapidly created a solid trust relationship leading to a good outcome. I highly recommend Debby and Mat as excellent real estate salespeople.

Di - Torbay

Debby Candy-Gill and Mat Gill were very professional, honest, knew the market and were great communicators as well as kind people. They went over and above what was expected, were reassuring and what I liked is they attended all the weekly auctions so they had good knowledge on prices and what didn’t sell. I have PTSD and they were great communicators ensuring I didn’t get anxious unnecessarily and were kind. I trusted them implicitly. Thank you.

Kate, Campbells Bay

“We loved working with Debby and Mat, both on the sell side and purchase side. One thing which particularly stood out was the communication. We always knew where we were at and how things were tracking on the lead up to auction day. Would recommend this fun-loving duo and would definitely use them again!”

Happy Buyer & Seller, North Shore

We first met Debby and Mathew when we attended their open home. Mathew greeted us at the door and ensured we gave our correct contact details for necessary follow-up, while Debby was inside to show us all the features and benefits of the home.

We liked the fact that they were organised and able to answer our questions. We felt we could trust them and that gave us confidence to move forward with our commitment to purchase our new home. Debby ensured we had all the information we needed to make our decision-making easy.

On auction day, Debby and Mathew were both there to help us secure ownership of our new home. They also helped us to negotiate with the owner of the property. As first-time buyers it was great to feel they were there to guide us. And for the final inspection, Debby and Mathew helped us to review the item and facilities one-by-one and told us how to use them correctly.

Thanks to Debby and Mathew, Rita and me manage to have our first property.

Rita & Edward

Thanks for the amazing service that both of you provided us when purchasing a home, and in helping us with selling the home, years later. We have found the advice was always spot-on and given in a professional manner based on real experience.

The attention to detail, weekly status reports, market research, ability to understand our needs, delivering in a timely manner and above all the trust established, has been amazing. We are thankful for the good service and will recommend both Debby and Mathew as the best real estate salespeople we have had the good fortune in dealing with over the years.

Sanjay & Ruhee - Mairangi Bay

Recently Mat and Debby Candy-Gill sold our home in Murrays Bay and communication from start to finish was top notch. They understood and believed in the merits and value of our home and worked hard to maximise the sale price. Their prompt calls and hard work was appreciated, as were the thorough marketing reports each week. All in all, we were impressed with the effort Mat and Debby went to in working to achieve the best sale price at the time.

Brendon & Treena, Murrays Bay

Debby and Mat exceeded our expectations when selling our property. We could not have asked for more professional, motivated salespeople. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Rest assured you are in very safe hands with these two.

Caroline, Sunnynook

"Debby Candy-Gill and Mat Gill came into my home on that first meeting, and I immediately felt like I was not only in top professional, competent hands but I also felt I was with trusted friends! These two real estate salespeople work together to form a formidable duo and they worked tirelessly to help me to sell my house, and to get the best price possible. When I said I would like a certain price, they upped that price and got it for me - incredible! I cannot thank this couple enough for keeping me informed every step of the way and giving me help, advice and extra support when I needed it. Selling a family home is an emotional journey and quite a minefield for some of us, so having Debby and Mat behind me all the way meant I could rest easy at nights. I absolutely recommend these two people to anyone wanting to sell their home in the future!

Thank you, Debby and Mat, from the bottom of my heart."

Diana, Torbay

Debby and Mat were extremely wonderful, helpful and hardworking during the whole process of selling our property. They were very well organised and did their best to give us the best result we could have hoped for. It was a pleasure to work with them and we would highly recommend both Debby and Mat to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a property.

Pery - Rothesay Bay

"Debby and Mat are a power team! They made the whole process of selling our house easy, rewarding and stress-free, even during COVID-19 Level 3. All the way through the process we received exceptional communication from them covering all aspects. Their level of professionalism and care was out of this world and we always knew we were in good hands throughout the process. They went the extra mile."

Nick & Wendy

"Debby and Mat. After working with you for a couple of years now, it is with much pleasure that I write this recommendation. Your knowledge, professionalism, dedication and devotion in every way during the selling process were much appreciated. Your attention to detail was excellent and your communication was amazing! We highly appreciate all your work during every step."

Jay, Rothesay Bay

Debby. I wish to say thank you so much for looking after the marketing and sale of our property. All communications were timely and thorough and I would recommend you to anyone looking to market and sell their property.

Maurie, Browns Bay

Thank you, Debby and Mat. You have been unbelievably helpful to Karen and I and we appreciate it very much. Your professionalism, honesty and support throughout the whole process of selling our property has been outstanding. At times it has been a daunting experience. Your competency and calmness lessened the stress. For that we say thank you.

Carole and Karen, Mairangi Bay

Both you and Mat have delivered yet again! I am very satisfied with the strong auction result that was above all our expectations. I cannot recommend your services highly enough for the professionalism and great market insight you have demonstrated throughout the marketing process.

Also, a special thank you for all the help both of you have given to enable me to get the property to market, especially given that I live in Sydney, I could not have done it without you!

Thanks again and very best wishes.

Paul

We really appreciated Debby and Mat’s expert advice, professionalism and support in marketing and selling our property- especially as this was our first time selling in NZ. We are delighted with the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending them.

Janet & David

"Debby was excellent from the moment we first set up our inaugural meeting. She kept in touch without being pushy right up until we were ready to go to market. Professional and hard-working, she got more people through our three weeks of open homes than others had combined, in the previous six months! Despite the poor market conditions, she brought buyers to the auction and got us an excellent result on the day, even clinching a final few thousand extra as the hammer dropped.
Her team, including recommended cleaners, stagers and decorators were fairly priced and superb in delivery. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more friendly, professional, tenacious and diligent agent who succeeds where others had failed ...
If I ever want to move again, I'd invite her to sell my new property in the Bay"

Graham, Mairangi Bay

"Debby and Mat have been absolutely the most amazing agents we've been involved with through the process of selling our home. They were thorough, diligent and extremely easy to work with. They gave us confidence in getting a result and worked tirelessly to achieve this. We are very grateful and would recommend them to anyone contemplating selling or buying a home."

Nicki and Steve, Rothesay Bay

'We were very impressed with the level of personal service from Debby and Mat. They were willing to work with our circumstances and understood our needs, gave us useful advice, worked hard, and achieved a very quick result" -

Heather & Richard, Murrays Bay

"Debby & Mathew. Your commitment, attention to detail, enthusiasm, skilled advice and experience guided us to a perfect result. We thoroughly recommend using your services."

Mary & David

"Debby helped us to purchase a new property. She struck a great balance of being patient to understand our needs whilst also persisting on behalf of her vendors. Taking the time to understand what was important to us enabled her to work through different options and reach a good outcome for both parties. She regularly kept us informed throughout the process which helped us to make a decision. She was both personable and professional"

Shelley & Brett

"Debby and Mat could not have done more to achieve the sale of our home, particularly in a slower market. Right from our first meeting we knew that they would be thorough in working on our behalf, and leave no stone unturned. They treated both us and our home with respect, and nothing was a problem when we needed help in preparing for client viewings or requested privacy at times. Communication was excellent and we felt extremely well informed about the market and the process required to achieve a sale. There were times when things didn't quite go to plan, but Debby and Mat's drive, positive attitude, marketing knowledge and constant reassurance that all would be okay produced a great result in the end"

Pam and Paul - Rothesay Bay

"Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill sold my home in three weeks. They are an awesome team. Nothing was too much trouble. Debby was thorough in everything and got the very best result for me. Mat was there helping me with anything and everything to get the house ready for market. Their service was exemplary and I will always employ them again"

Faye, Browns Bay

It was a pleasure working with Debby and Mat over the last seven weeks or so resulting in the successful sale of our property in Sunnynook. Communication was prompt, frequent, honest and comprehensive, with great attention to all aspects of the marketing and sale. Advice on what was needed to prepare the house for sale was realistic and proved to be effective. As inexperienced sellers the guidance provided at each stage was much appreciated. We felt fully informed through the entire process. The marketing programme brought a range of prospective buyers to the auction and Debby worked hard with the Barfoot & Thompson team on the day to get a price both seller and buyer were happy with. We would definitely employ their skills again, they make a great team.

Paul and Sue (Devonport)

Debby was outstanding! A dedicated professional, a great communicator and hard-working. We followed her advice step by step and were thrilled with the sale on auction day. Such a pleasure to work with both of you. Thank you so much Debby and Mat.

Jill and Phillip, Melbourne

Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Mairangi Bay office were a dream to work with. Efficient, pleasant and absolutely nothing was too much trouble for them. A difficult transaction, but without their help, we would not have sold. Can't recommend them enough.

Lesley & Julian

"We wish to commend the husband and wife team of Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay branch, who secured the sale of our home in Murrays Bay. This was done efficiently without fuss, and always with great courtesy. Their attention to detail was great, always punctual and we were happy to work through the process with them both. We wish them well in their future sales and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any prospective clients."

Colin and Lois Renall

"Thank you, Debby and Mat for such a well run campaign to sell our home. We did appreciate the open communication and attention to detail, and the outcome speaks for itself. You are a great team and so pleasant to deal with."

Lee & Brian

Debby and Mat. An excellent couple and great fun to deal with. They gave us excellent service and kept us very well informed at all times. We particularly appreciated that not only were they both totally professional in their approach, but at the same time they also treated us as personal friends. We thoroughly enjoyed our association with them both."

Roy & Mary, Rothesay Bay

Debby was recommended to me by a real estate contact who said she was respected in the area as a well-known local property specialist and Debby didn't disappoint! As overseas vendors, we needed someone that we could trust to go above and beyond the call of duty in our absence. Debby (and Mat) stepped up and managed the entire sale process; from organizing multiple trades preparing the property for sale, working with our tenants, using home-staging, preparing our marketing campaign and working with buyers as the final hammer fell and beyond.

Debby's communication skills are outstanding, making sure that we were fully informed at every stage of the process even though we were overseas. We flew to Auckland for the auction, met Debby and Mat the day before and were briefed on what to expect. We were very impressed with Debby's professionalism and knowledge of the local market. The result on the day was outstanding, the property being sold under the hammer after just a three-week marketing campaign. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Debby and Mat to anyone looking to sell in the future" -

Karen and Mike - Sydney, Australia

We have greatly appreciated your helpful advice, professionalism, and dedication shown at all times by you and Mat. You helped us through the tender process and made sure that it was a transparent and fair process to achieve a good result in the current market. Well done and thanks again to you and Mat

Alan & Joy, Torbay

We approached Debby Candy-Gill to sell our investment properties in Browns Bay as we have known her for many years and have watched her achieve great results for other homeowners and units in the area.

Being time-pressed we needed someone with a proven track record and a local area specialist that we could trust to take the stress off us and manage the entire process, from the beginning to the end. Debby ensured we were ready for going on the market, advising us on how to prepare our properties, using home-staging, selecting a sale method and getting our ducks in a row.

Debby has an outstanding knowledge of the real estate market and understands the importance of using various marketing strategies to attract our target market. She is versatile and was able to advise us on how to change tack and adapt the marketing campaign during the sale process, to get the best price for each of our properties.

Debby kept working with us through the sale process to achieve the best price for us and didn't pressure us into a quick sale. We valued her straight up, transparent advice every step of the way. She has an energetic, no stone unturned approach. Her communication skills are second to none, constantly keeping us updated and going the extra mile when communicating with potential buyers.

Andrew, Browns Bay

The best recommendations for a real estate agent are usually word of mouth and a local reputation for professionalism, honesty and sheer hard work on behalf of vendors.
Debby and Mat have all the above in large quantity and make the usually stressful experience so much easier to cope with. Their attention to detail and willingness to go that extra mile to advise and not only achieve a realistic price for our property, but find us another place that met our "bucket list" were so much appreciated.
No queries from us were too trivial for them, and there were plenty in our transaction! Each was answered promptly and in a business-like manner, but accompanied by a relaxed and friendly approach.
The brilliant marketing package achieved 3 offers in the first week and led to a very satisfying sale.
We would thoroughly recommend Debby Candy-Gill and her husband to any of our Family or Friends contemplating selling or buying property in the future.

Chris & Nichola

Yet again, Debby Candy Gill has come up with a great result in selling a property for us, this time ably assisted by her husband Mathew. This is the fourth time that we have retained Debby to either sell or buy a property. On each occasion, she has produced an excellent result and now that she has Mat helping her, the results were beyond expectations! Debby and Mat are a powerhouse of energy and we have no hesitation in strongly recommending that you obtain their services for either selling or buying. Thank you, Debby!

Russell & Heather, Murrays Bay

"Debby Candy-Gill was recommended to me by friends who spoke very highly of her. I am very glad that they did as she impressed me with her amazing energy, dedication, professionalism, and drive. She was very honest and upfront with me which was much appreciated and, with her excellent marketing skills, sold my house within three weeks.
Everything was explained to me thoroughly and in great detail, Debby's marketing strategies were excellent and her commitment to me and my sale far exceeded my expectations.
I too would certainly not hesitate to recommend Debby to anyone looking to sell their property."

Beverley, Forrest Hill

Angus and I wanted to write to thank you for selling our property - not just because we achieved the right outcome - which is, of course, the goal, but for how you went about it, which was amazing.
After a few years of trying to buy with you, we knew you would be professional and focused and honest, but I truly didn't appreciate how hard working and skilled you (and Mat) were until you were representing us as sellers.
Right from the start, you ensured the process was clear, that our expectations were realistic (and not overinflated) and that we were well advised on how to maximise the presentation and positioning for the auction. We never had to ask twice for anything. You anticipated our concerns and no question ever felt like it was stupid. Overall your communication was exceptional and your responsiveness was amazing - we couldn't have asked for anything more!

Thanks for being so good at what you do!

Lisa & Angus

We have chosen Debby to sell 2 of our properties now. Both times we have found Debby to be extremely professional, thorough and hard working. Debby stays in continued contact and works with you to get the best outcome. Also, Debby will go above and beyond to help out with the resolution of any issues that need addressing. We would definitely choose Debby again and would not hesitate to recommend her to others

Adam & Jen, Browns Bay

It has been a pleasure having Debby and Mat sell our house. They're a great team and they made it so easy. They're professional, energetic and thorough. Debby is a fount of wisdom and good advice. We appreciated her communication throughout the process. We highly recommend them.

Jenny and Russell, Murrays Bay

"I have used Debby as my real estate agent for two sales now and would use her again for my next one. The reason is the trust that I have in her to always give me good advice and tell me what she thinks, as well as the effectiveness of her strategies, and the efficiency of her organisation of the process of selling a house. Debby makes it look easy.... and I know it?s not."

Christine

"Over the past weeks, I've written to almost a dozen agents to get information on the CV/floor area of properties that interest me. Close to half of them didn't even bother to reply. In contrast, I've found you to be good. You're really good. You're the best that I've come across so far. Based on our correspondence, I find you to be courteous, honest & most importantly, very helpful. I think you're blessed with the skill to anticipate the needs of the potential buyers, just like the comprehensive answers you've provided me that actually addressed all that an interested buyer would likely seek before making the final decision."

John

"We found Debby & Mat to be very professional when selling our house. The communication both verbally & written was very detailed and easy to follow. They are friendly to work with, and they put a lot of time into researching & contacting people interested in buying our home. We would call them again if we were to ever purchase or sell another property in future"

Margaret & Andrew

"Thank you, Debby & Mat, for your invaluable help recently in selling our property in You certainly went the extra mile in assisting us when we needed it and for this, we will always be grateful"

Anna & John

"I'm feeling good and enjoying my new place.
I found Debby and Mathew very friendly and helpful and appreciated their help when selling my property in Rothesay Bay and even down to finding a home for my goldfish."

Neil

"I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for all your hard work regarding the sale of this section - it was above and beyond what I could have expected. You were incredibly committed from the start and never gave up on achieving a sale for us. It was a very difficult site to sell and you managed to overcome many hurdles to get the end result. I also found your communication at all times amazing and you were a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process.
I don't usually do testimonials but am more than happy to recommend you, without reservation, to anyone looking to sell their property - you are an incredibly fabulous real estate agent!!"

Charmaine, Browns Bay

"Thank you very much for all your assistance in both the selling and buying of our new home. As you will know I am a detail person and have asked many questions. I appreciate all your very prompt answers. I also have found your advice on a whole range of matters to be very valuable. I know I have been a high maintenance client and I appreciate your patience and responsiveness. I have bought and sold six times, and built and sold two houses, but have still found I can still learn new more when it comes to selling and marketing a property."

Raymond & Annabel, Murrays Bay

"Recently Debby Candy-Gill organised the sale of my mother's house for Browns Bay. We were very impressed with Debby's professionalism, expertise and excellent marketing plan. We would strongly recommend Debby to anyone thinking of selling a house or unit anywhere in East Coast Bays"

George Palmer, Torbay

"We have been very pleased that we engaged Debby to support us in selling our family home.
We had noted that Debby had sold many properties in the area with great success. She illustrated a great attention to detail which was reassuring, demonstrating her expertise. She also showed us that she was honest, had a caring attitude whilst acting highly professionally at all times.
We would highly recommend Debby and would like to thank her for her guidance during the successful sale of our home"

Liz & Vince, Murrays Bay

"We were really glad that Debby handled the sale our mother's home. At 97 and after living in her home for 45 years where do you begin?
Debby knew exactly what to do and with so much respect for Mum, we were as a family so relaxed. Debby just made it so simple and we knew exactly what she had planned. Top quality advice with a record sale price.
If you want quality, respect and professionalism, you can't pass the commitment and true friendliness that Debby offers. I and my family highly recommended her to you"

Robert Palmer, Browns Bay

"We met Debby in the course of trying to buy one of her listed homes at auction. She helped us through the process and a following auction with advice and support. After missing out on these two auctions she was on our case and very quickly found us the house that we ended up buying. When it came to selling our house the decision to ask Debby to help us was a very easy one. From the first day we met Debby and throughout the process of buying and selling she worked tirelessly to achieve a good outcome. She was in touch daily with updates, support and advice.
She has excellent knowledge of the real estate business and a very clear and level headed approach to each situation that presents itself. She is there to help with the big details and the small ones; always available and willing to go the extra mile. She is professional, kind and caring. Debby did a fantastic job marketing our house - from the advertising campaign of amazing photos and a great video to helping us present the house at its best for the open homes. I whole heartedly recommend Debby if you want to buy or sell a house. Don't look anywhere else! Hopefully we won't need her again but if we did I wouldn't hesitate to call her"

Faye and Ian, Murrays Bay

"You read in real estate advertisements how some agents sell homes within four to five weeks, or five to six weeks. In our case Debby sold our home within thirty-six hours with the agreement unconditional four days later. Great work Debby!
Debby has done other work for us in the past, and with her guidance as to preparation and presentation, the sale at auction was very positive, with a very attractive outcome.
Debby always gives 110
to her job, and sets about this with a mature and positive attitude. She possesses an excellent knowledge of her trade and covers feedback to a high standard, be it good or bad"

Peter & Jackie, Rothesay Bay

"We have known Debby Candy-Gill for over 25 years and noted her success with sales in our neighbourhood over the recent years. We were briefed by other sellers of how well Debby had achieved good results, and we have found our outcome to be the same, with a very clean and successful sale.
The selling process, which seemed a daunting prospect, evolved with clarity as Debby gave valid explanations and helped with the bigger decisions and legal requirements. Debby put in extra effort with her hands on participation as required, which was much appreciated. Debby was a great support during this time.
She possesses an extremely good knowledge of real estate in the East Coast Bays area and we would highly recommend Debby Candy-Gill to any future sellers"

Pam & John, Murrays Bay

"Thank you very much for all your efforts during the open homes and at the auction of our home. We all found you to be a very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to have at our sides. Your tips were invaluable, and we are sure this all contributed to the very satisfying results obtained at auction.
We can recommend Debby to anyone wishing to sell or buy a home and would request her services, should we buy or sell another home here in NZ. Thanks again Debby!"

Christina, Kurt, Bjorn & Tanja, Browns Bay

"We found this property for sale on realestate.co.nz and came to the open home to have a look. We were quite impressed in our first visit, not only by this fantastic property, itself but also by the nice and friendly reception from you and your husband, and the helpful introduction to the property. Our impression got better and better in the following open home visits, and your follow up contacts and communications with us. Your advice was especially valuable advice to us.
We feel lucky to have won the bidding and really appreciate the professional job you did throughout the process. Thank you again for your hard work."

Jack & Yinghui, Milford

"We are so pleased we engaged Debby Candy-Gill to market and sell our property. She has been a delight to work with from start to finish. She is very enthusiastic, extremely professional and she kept us fully informed each step of the way. She gave us great advice, and encouraged us to work together as a team to achieve our goal, which was to attain a great price, and to sell on the day. There were no surprises.
Thank you Debby, you told us to "trust me and follow the process" and we are so glad we did"

John & Lindy, Murrays Bay
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