With a background in education, real estate, and luxury hospitality, Duncan offers calm, client-focused service, combining empathy, clear communication, and trust to guide buyers and sellers through a smooth, stress-free property journey.
With a diverse background in adult education, real estate, and luxury hospitality, Duncan brings a unique blend of empathy, emotional intelligence, and client-focused service to the real estate industry. His experience has honed his ability to build trust with clients from various backgrounds, guiding them through complex and often emotional situations with professionalism and compassion.
After starting his career in Queenstown's top hotels and restaurants, Duncan transitioned into teaching business management at The New Zealand School of Tourism. There, he developed his strengths in communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills that translate directly into the clear, supportive guidance he now offers buyers and sellers.
Known for his calm demeanor and solution-focused approach, he is dedicated to providing the highest level of service, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable real estate experience for all clients.
Alongside his work in real estate, Duncan has built a reputation as someone who genuinely invests in his community and the people around him. He works closely with groups like the Johnsonville Club and Kapi Mana Darts Association, helping them grow through marketing support, sponsorship coordination, and strategic advice, skills that naturally flow into his client work. Duncan thrives on building long-term connections, not just transactions, and takes pride in seeing the people and organisations he supports succeed.
His strong communication skills are backed by real-world leadership experience, whether guiding concierge teams in luxury resorts, mentoring new real estate agents, or supporting students to achieve their goals in an educational setting. These varied roles have given Duncan a well-rounded skillset, but also a grounded, people-first perspective. He knows how to listen, adapt, and bring calm clarity to complex or emotional situations.
What truly sets Duncan apart is his authenticity. He’s approachable, responsive, and always acts with integrity, traits that don’t just make the sales process smoother, but also build trust at every step. Whether working with first-home buyers, seasoned investors, or families navigating life changes, Duncan focuses on making the experience as positive and stress-free as possible. For him, real estate is about more than property, it’s about people, relationships, and delivering on what matters most to his clients.