David Rawlence
B.Sc., M.SC. (Hons), Ph.D. New Bruns.
David grew up in Christchurch and has lived and worked in New Zealand, Canada and Papua New Guinea.
He has held a number of management positions over the years prior to entering the real estate industry – Dean of Science at the University of New Brunswick & Athabasca University, Vice President Academic of the University of Athabasca, Chief Executive Officer at the Waikato Institute of Technology, Vice Chancellor of the University of Goroka and Managing Director of the Rothesay Consulting Group.
David has been a quiet achiever in Hamilton since 1995. As CEO of the Waikato Polytechnic, he led the changes to the Waikato Institute of Technology. With his early background as an aquatic scientist, he originated the plan for the 60 hectare award winning Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park in Nawton, which has been recognize as New Zealand’s largest inland urban wetland restoration project.
David has worked in the Hamilton real estate market from 2007 to present. He has sold in excess of 20 million dollars of real estate. He works extensively with a wide range of clients - with those who are just looking to purchase their first home to others who are making the transition from their family home into a retirement village or rest home. He has assisted many of his older customers into Summerset down the Lane, The Cascades, Hilda Ross and Forest Lake Gardens.
Strong enough to care, David is very passionate about the best possible outcome for the customer. Customers echo this sentiment….
• Able, knowledgeable, patient and wise
• His experience base has assisted us with navigating these unfamiliar and stressful times
• “Had our back”; knew what he was doing and prepared to fight our corner
• Confident and professional
• My best interest was his priority and was guided by his common sense approach
• A true gentleman, always punctual, reliable as well very approachable
• Knowledgeable, hardworking, professional, friendly & dedicated to getting an excellent result
• Very comfortable and happy with his professionalism, very pleasant manner, and informative and helpful information made the sale of my home stress free as possible.
• I did not feel under any pressure at any stage and achieved an excellent result
• Most of all David listened to what I wanted. He respected my ideas and was pleased with my sale
• We could not recommend David highly enough; very happy with the outcome achieved
Give David a call if you are thinking about purchasing your first property, selling your existing home and purchasing your forever home or considering moving to a retirement village. He is happy to advise even if a purchase or sale is 6 to 8 months away. Through education and informed guidance customers are empowered to make a knowledgeable decision in today’s property market.
