Raine & Horne continues its rapid growth, with a dozen new offices across the Auckland region joining the super brand this month. Among them is Raine & Horne Kumeu/Hobsonville, led by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Graham and Gail McIntyre.

This follows the significant development in the New Zealand real estate market of Raine & Horne completing the acquisition of the Mike Pero Real Estate group from Liberty Financial Group on 28 March 2024.

This milestone further solidifies Raine & Horne’s standing as a leading force in the Australasian real estate industry. The superbrand is currently transitioning offices from Mike Pero Real Estate, including the highly successful Raine & Horne Kumeu/Hobsonville team under the leadership of Mr and Mrs McIntyre.

In 2023, the Kumeu and Hobsonville team were recognised at the annual Mike Pero Real Estate Nationwide Conference, winning the Best Marketing Campaign in New Zealand for 2022-2023 and the Best Practice Franchise.

“We are honoured to welcome Graham and Gail and the other MPRE offices into the Raine & Horne family,” said Mr Angus Raine, Executive Chairman, Raine & Horne. “This acquisition not only expands our network’s footprint across the Auckland region but also reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to vendors, buyers, investors and tenants.”

Mr Raine continued, “I’m looking forward to seeing what Graham and Gail are able to achieve with our groundbreaking AI and social media marketing tool, Amplify, and our online sales and property management appraisal platform, DigiKitPlus, which is proving to be a game-changer for our principals and their teams.”

Seamless transition for clients and future-focused innovation

Mr McIntyre, a former commercial publishing manager with the New Zealand Herald and owner of an integrated marketing agency, expressed enthusiasm for the seamless transition to the Raine & Horne brand for his clients. “People understand my approach and the empathy I bring to my client relationships, ensuring this transition feels like business as usual.

“The move to Raine & Horne underscores a commitment to the future, offering the same great conversations and honest outlook we’ve always provided, enhanced by a technology suite and communication integration that is leading edge.

“We recognise that real estate is fundamentally a people business, but technology and innovation enable us to better manage client relationships and opportunities to the best effect.

“It transitions us to be more efficient and effective and ultimately enhances the feelings and the experience that a buyer and a seller have with us. Raine & Horne has the best innovative technology solution I have seen in real estate that integrates around the relationship and enhances the experience for all parties involved in buying and selling real estate.”

With over 19 years of experience in the real estate industry and his previous sales and marketing experiences, Mr McIntyre brings a wealth of expertise and a personal touch to every real estate transaction. Trained to the highest Real Estate AREINZ standard, Mr McIntyre’s commitment to open and honest communication underlines his customer-first approach to real estate.

Growth in sales and buyer interest sets stage for a positive 2025

For Rodney and Waitakere District property owners living in Kumeu and Hobsonville, there is positive news. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand reported price growth of 1.7% year-on-year in September*. Sales were down almost 8.9% over the year but stronger in September than in August as the spring selling market starts to collect speed and rate cuts start to take effect. 

Mr McIntrye noted that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision in August and again in October to cut the official cash rate (OCR), by 25 basis points and 50 points respectively, had an immediate and noticeable impact on activity. “Within days of the first rate cut, sales picked up and August proved our best sales month of the whole year.”

However, he added, “The novelty of the OCR cuts do wear off, with buyers back to window shopping and carefully considering their options.

“The reality is that the OCR in October was very timely, and hopefully will give our market a kick for the rest of the year.”

Looking ahead, Mr McIntyre and the Raine & Horne Kumeu-Hobsonville team are preparing for a bright 2025. “We are gearing up in anticipation of next year’s market direction and will be hosting seminars for aged care and first-home buyers—initiatives designed to engage and activate these key buyer communities,” said Mr McIntyre.

“We have strong relationships with Ryman Healthcare, MetLife Care, Summerset and Hopper Development. A range of retirement villages along the Northwest Corridor are eager to engage the market in conversations about transitioning people into these supported living environments.”

Family and firefighting

Outside of work, Mr and Mrs McIntyre are proud parents to two sons, Jack and Ben. Mr McIntyre also serves as the Chief Fire Officer for the Waitakere Fire Brigade, where he has served for more than 20 years. In addition, he was also seconded as part of an international task force to help Australian firefighters during the deadly bushfires that swept much of Australia’s east coast in the spring and summer of 2019/20. Mr McIntyre was deployed to Grafton in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales to help contain the fires.

As part of joining Raine & Horne, Mr and Mrs McIntrye have purchased a successful property management company, West Auckland Property Management business. Mr McIntyre said, “The Raine & Horne model allows us to grow our sales team, and we are excited about future opportunities.”

For all your sales and property management needs in Kumeu, Hobsonville and surrounding areas contact Raine & Horne Kumeu-Hobsonville at 09 412 9602. Or alternatively feel free to visit the office at 327 Main Road, Kumeu, or 2 Clark Road, Hobsonville, Auckland.