OneRoof: Million-dollar dealbreakers. Buyers walking away from luxury homes over tiny garages, bad driveways

September 22, 2026

Alexandra Martelli speaks to OneRoof about the unexpected dealbreakers facing Auckland luxury property buyers, from garaging and driveways to knowing when to walk away.

What makes a buyer walk away from a multimillion-dollar home?

Speaking with OneRoof, Alexandra Martelli discusses some of the practical details that can become unexpected dealbreakers for Auckland's luxury property buyers. Including garages that aren't large enough to fit Range Rovers or driveway access that scrape the bottom of luxury cars.

For Martelli Buyer's Agents, this is an important part of representing a buyer. Finding a beautiful property is only part of the process. Buyers also need to understand the property, identify potential issues and know when a home simply isn't right for them.

As Alexandra explains, sometimes the most valuable advice a buyer's agent can give is to walk away.

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