Selling our home was a big decision after 11 years, so we wanted to make sure we had the right team working for us to achieve the best possible result in what we knew would be a difficult market. From the beginning, The Cleaves and the Bayleys team were highly professional, communicated exceptionally well, and maintained a calm, measured approach, particularly while navigating a challenging market. We always felt well informed and supported throughout the process. The auction was handled very professionally, and the team worked hard to generate strong interest in the property, attracting a large number of prospective buyers throughout the campaign. We found them a pleasure to work with and would have no hesitation in recommending The Cleaves and the Bayleys team to anyone considering selling their property.

Selling a home is never straightforward, particularly in a challenging market, and ours was a unique property that we always knew would have strong appeal to the right buyer, but wouldn’t necessarily be for everyone. Throughout the entire process, The Cleaves were exceptional. Their professionalism, knowledge of the market and sound advice gave us enormous confidence, particularly when decisions weren’t always easy or obvious. They were realistic when they needed to be, encouraging when it mattered, and always felt completely invested in achieving the best possible outcome for us. What we appreciated most was the sage advice and support along the way. We always felt we could have an open and honest conversation with them, knowing the advice we received was based on experience and genuinely had our best interests at heart. By the end of the process, it felt like much more than simply working with our real estate agents - there was a genuine friendship and trust that developed along the way. We couldn’t rate The Cleaves highly enough and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering selling their home.

From the moment our campaign began, it was clear we had chosen the right team to sell our home - The Cleaves energy, professionalism and commitment were outstanding, and ultimately delivered an exceptional result. That commitment showed in every aspect of the campaign - from developing a strong marketing plan, through to the open homes and, importantly, the diligent follow-up of every lead and potential buyer. Initially, we had some concerns that, with Bayleys’ reputation at the top end of the market, our home might not necessarily be the right fit for them. Those doubts were very quickly put to rest once the campaign got underway. The energy, commitment and hard work the team brought to the sale was impressive from day one. Their experience and knowledge of the market proved invaluable throughout the process. They kept us regularly informed, gave us open and honest feedback from buyers, and provided sound advice. They worked incredibly hard on our behalf, left no stone unturned and followed up every opportunity - right through to an outstanding auction result. A great team, a great campaign and a result that exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

I have had both the privilege to buy my current property in Glendowie and then sell my former home in St Heliers with The Cleaves. They provided clear and calm negotiation support through the purchase of my current property and did a phenomenal job navigating some incredibly difficult issues with the sale of my former home, holding our hand each step of the way and making sure we got the most out of our asset. I highly recommend them, from either side of the sale.

Martelli Buyers Agents have negotiated on, and purchased, a number of homes through the Cleaves at Bayleys Remuera. Each time we have found them to be sharp negotiators, knowledgeable about the home they are selling, and great communicators. Our clients, based off shore, are thrilled to have secured this beautiful St Heliers home to move their family into, and we appreciate the work and support of the Cleaves to get this deal agreed.

Martelli Buyers Agents represented a buyer seeking a beautiful modern St Heliers home near St Thomas' School. The Cleaves marketed 25A Brilliant Street exceptionally well and had priced it very accurately. Peter and Myles worked with their vendor to negotiate in additions that would work well for our buyers, and resulted in a very positive outcome with a quick settlement.

We enjoyed working with The Cleaves – their process and communication is very focused and efficient, and we were happy with the result. They are straight talkers, and have a good understanding of the market, and manage buyers well. Very happy to recommend.

Peter, Lisa and Myles make an outstanding team, each bringing different strengths that complement one another exceptionally well. Their local market knowledge, combined with their honest, transparent approach and highly responsive communication, made the entire process straightforward and enjoyable. They were attentive and engaged from start to finish, and the support of the wider Bayleys network, provided additional reach, resources and market presence that strengthened an already impressive service offering, which resulted in a successful sale under the hammer at auction. I would have no hesitation recommending the Cleaves team and Bayleys to anyone considering selling in the Eastern Bays area.

We had a great experience working with The Cleaves team. Peter & Myles led the process with confidence and professionalism, and from start to finish the communication was clear, timely, and easy to follow. Lisa, and the wider team were a huge support throughout the campaign. Their coordination behind the scenes, attention to detail, and willingness to step in whenever needed made the whole process feel smooth and well-managed. They were great to deal with - practical, responsive, and always focused on getting the best outcome. The campaign was well executed and carried through seamlessly to auction, delivering a strong result. We'd happily recommend The Cleaves to anyone looking for a reliable and effective team.

I would like to thank The Cleaves team for their help and professionalism to guide me through the sale of my property to a successful auction result. At all times Lisa and Myles were kind and patient and have very good communication skills so I was able to understand the process. I am very grateful to the team thank you.

We recently engaged The Cleaves to sell our family home of 40+years, an old house on an exceptional piece of land. It was a tough proposition in the current market and we looked to Myles and Peter for their guidance on the best sale method, settling on an auction. With one of us based in the UK and the other in NZ, they worked seamlessly to accommodate our time zones and remained highly communicative throughout. We were well prepped for the auction day and the process delivered.

We recently engaged The Cleaves to sell our family home of 40+years, an old house on an exceptional piece of land. It was a tough proposition in the current market and we looked to Myles and Peter for their guidance on the best sale method, settling on an auction. With one of us based in the UK and the other in NZ, they worked seamlessly to accommodate our time zones and remained highly communicative throughout. We were well prepped for the auction day and the process delivered.

13 years ago we bought our Kohimarama home through Peter Cleave and chose The Cleaves to sell it recently. They were professional and made the whole process easy. Their knowledge of the local market and clear communication delivered a great result. We highly recommend them.

Selling a home is often one of life’s most stressful moments, so having the experience and professionalism of The Cleaves team beside us made all the difference. Their approach to marketing and sales highlighted our property’s best features and brought out its unique appeal. At every stage, The Cleaves kept us well-informed and supported, ensuring we felt confident and at ease throughout the process. For anyone considering selling their property, we wholeheartedly recommend The Cleaves for their expertise, responsiveness, and genuine care.

I had an outstanding experience working with The Cleaves. From the very beginning, they were professional, reliable, and genuinely committed to getting the best result. Their communication was excellent - they kept me updated at every stage and always took the time to explain things clearly. What really impressed me was their attention to detail and how smoothly they managed the entire process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their knowledge of the market was spot on. Thanks to their hard work, everything felt effortless and the outcome exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend The Cleaves to anyone looking to buy or sell. They truly go above and beyond.

We recently engaged with The Cleave's to sell our family home, and can absolutely attest to the highest level of professionalism and outcome for the successful sale of our property. We considered multiple agents, including ‘local’ agents however The Cleave’s were by far the most professional throughout the entire process and delivered results that aligned with their initial appraisal. Throughout the sale process, communication was clear, open homes very well run leaving us with the highest of impressions of The Cleave’s. We would only consider their services in future should we look to list again.

We were very impressed by the Cleave teams' approach to selling our home - they were honest, pragmatic and hard working, resulting in a good outcome. With great communication and input throughout the process, we always felt like their views were valuable and that we knew exactly where we were at at each stage. The Cleaves are the best agents we have used and were excellent to deal with, including deep knowledge of the local market. We would absolutely recommend using them to sell a property.

With the superb support and efficient service provided by Peter, Lisa and Myles, we have recently purchased a permanent home and sold our holiday home (both in Kohimarama). During the process, we were based in Tauranga and valued the excellent communication and superb efforts by Peter, Lisa and Myles to ensure that everything ran smoothly. The Cleaves operate calmly and effectively, and have the clever ability to keep up traction without any pressure. Peter is a smart negotiator bringing deals together, Lisa is a perfect organiser, and Myles is an enthusiastic, hard-. working Property Guru. We were also impressed with their honesty and integrity and would highly recommend The Cleaves as a team that takes real estate marketing to the next level. Marj & Peter Ayson

very easy to work with and truly understands our needs

The Cleaves team are a pleasure to work with - very friendly, professional, and thorough who get great results. Very impressed with the whole Bayleys experience from signing up to auction day.

We have had the privilege of both purchasing and selling property in Parnell with the assistance of the Cleaves. Both campaigns were undertaken during soft market conditions and involved property-specific challenges. Despite these factors, the Cleaves demonstrated professionalism and unwavering commitment to achieving outcomes. Their clear communication and persistence throughout the processes gave us confidence and ultimately delivered successful results. We hold them in high regard and are pleased to recommend their services.

We’re so grateful to Peter, Myles & Lisa Cleave for helping us sell our home in what was definitely a tricky market. From day one, their communication was excellent - clear, honest and always reassuring. They were calm, positive and genuinely supportive throughout the whole process. Thanks to their persistence and smart approach, we got the result we were hoping for. We’re very happy vendors and would absolutely recommend The Cleaves to anyone thinking of selling.

Working with The Cleaves to sell our home was a seamless and stress free process. Selling a home can be such a challenge, but The Cleaves made what could have been a tremendously stressful experience an absolute breeze. We were very grateful for the regular, clear and thorough communication we received at every step of the process. We always felt The Cleaves had our best interest in mind and we always felt we knew where we stood. We had a fantastic result selling our home and this is fully a credit to the hard work of Peter, Lisa and Myles! For any of our future buying or selling needs, our first stop will be The Cleave family.

Cleaves have been great.