Insights

James and Mike from Lighthouse Financial sit down with Alex at Martelli Buyers Agents to discuss what today’s buyers are really looking for, which renovations actually add value, and what sellers should absolutely avoid.

Alex from Martelli & Co discusses the journey to opening one of New Zealand's first dedicated buyers agencies, and why it is becoming more popular

In Episode 8 of the Blueprint Finance Podcast, we dive deep into a critical question every Kiwi homebuyer should be asking: Whose agent are they anyway? We're joined by Alex Martelli, founder of Martelli Buyer's Agents, a force challenging the traditional, seller-focused real estate agent model still popular in New Zealand.

Alex at Martelli & Co Buyers Agents outlines the challenges buyers face when being presented with only CVs as a price guide on MPA Magazine.

Alex speaks with Radio New Zealand on how the delay in issuing CVs will impact vendors price expectations and why neither buyer or vendor should rely heavily on the CV price.

Alex at Martelli & Co was invited to speak to a sold out audience of property professionals on why she set up a dedicated buyer's agency, and overcoming obstacles, at the first ever New Zealand Real Estate Conference held in Auckland.

Get to know Buyers Agent Karin Attwood at Martelli & Co as she discusses why she became a buyer's agent, her forecast for 2025 and her tips for first time buyers.

In New Zealand, most houses are sold by one real estate agent who works for the seller. Even though this agent has to be fair to everyone, they mainly look out for the seller’s interests. That’s where a buyer’s agent comes in.

In the world of real estate, the word of the building inspector is considered gospel. But with so many one man bands now claiming to be inspectors in an unregulated industry, choosing the right inspector can be...

After a recent trip back to London, Alex shares insights into the evolving role of buyer's agent practices in New Zealand and looks at what we can learn from the UK

If you've been house hunting in Auckland recently you've likely experienced a dose of sticker shock from some optimistic list prices. Despite the agents’ proclamations “the vendor’s realistic! Their bags are already packed!” when push comes to shove, some vendors are barely budging.

To private school or not private school? And would it be better to put the money into a home in a top school zone? We look at raw data provided by Valocity and discuss the merits and downsides of this strategy with Lighthouse Financial for an entertaining debate here...

Buyers Agent versus Sales Agent. Alex at Martelli & Co is invited to guest speak on the Harcourts Property Ventures podcast with agent Mark Honeybone. They discuss the difference in their roles and how they each repres their interests of their clients in a property transaction, and how working together creates a better, more efficient outcome for everyone involved.