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Sales - Last 24 months

1
$790K
(+ 1 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

1
$790K
(Confirmed sales)

With over 20 years in the agricultural industry, specialising in dry stock and horticulture. James is a key member of the Colliers Bay of Plenty Rural team.

James started his working career being involved in the horticultural industry. Where he developed extensive knowledge and experience in the pre and post-harvest aspects of the kiwifruit industry, including being involved in the development of a kiwifruit orchard in Australia.

James then furthered his career and knowledge while working on a family drystock farm and completing a Bachelor of Applied Science, Majoring in Agribusiness Management through Massey University.

After completing his degree, James joined BNZ as a rural banker before returning back to drystock farming. Since then, he has managed some large farms in the Bay Of Plenty before starting his own beef fattening operation by leasing properties in the Te Puke region.

James maintains involvement in a family farm in Katikati as well as an orchard in Te Puke. Through James's practical and financial knowledge and skillset as well as his great networks in the agricultural industry, James strives to provide his clients with a superior service combined with his own drive and commitment.

Testimonials

Sam Newbury - Quayside Holdings

"We had the pleasure of enlisting James and the Colliers team to handle the sale of one our large rural assets. James's in-depth understanding of the local area and his own farming background played a pivotal role in accurately assessing the property's value and executing an effective marketing campaign. Throughout the entire process, James's farming expertise and extensive network within the community made the marketing and sale of the farm a seamless experience. He consistently offered candid and highly informative advice, providing us with valuable insights. We greatly appreciated his regular updates, ensuring that we were well-informed every step of the way. James surpassed our expectations by securing a deal that exceeded our initial projections, all within the set deadline. This successful sale, coupled with the smooth process, left us extremely satisfied. James consistently displayed a high level of professionalism, leveraging his expertise and skills to achieve the optimal outcome. Given our experience, we wholeheartedly recommend James and would not hesitate to engage his services again for any future transactions involving rural properties."

Janine Hickson

"James recently achieved success with the sale of our family farm during a challenging period of wet weather and uncertain market conditions. He has great local knowledge and farming experience with deep understanding of land use capability, pastoral care and innovative regenerative agriculture. James's approachable, friendly personality made the process of marketing and selling the farm streamlined and manageable. He provided honest informative advice with regular updates throughout the marketing period working hard with farm viewings and follow up of all potential buyers. Upon deadline, his calm professional approach provided the knowledge and skill required to negotiate and achieve the best possible result. I would recommend James to anyone wanting to buy or sell a rural property."
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