After owning a holiday home in Taupō for well over a decade, I already knew what many have since discovered – Taupō is an incredible place to live, invest, and call home. That insight led me to make the move permanently, and for the past 12 months I have proudly managed a large Taupō real estate office.
With over 22 years of experience and more than $500 million worth of property sales behind me, I bring both local insight and proven results to every transaction. My background in sales and finance means I’m highly analytical, systems-driven, and renowned for my attention to detail. Many of my clients return or refer others to me, a reflection of the calm, steadying influence I bring during what can often be a stressful process.
I am relentless when it comes to negotiation – tenacious yet respectful – ensuring no stone is left unturned in achieving the best possible price. Instead of pressuring my clients to accept less, I will continue engaging buyers until I am certain we’ve reached the strongest outcome.
Here in Taupō, I combine this determination with forward-thinking marketing and innovative strategies to connect with the widest pool of buyers. The result? A seamless, rewarding experience and the confidence that your property is in the best hands.
If you’re considering selling in Taupō or simply want to understand the market, let’s connect – I’d love to show you how I can add maximum value to your property journey.
I would like to commend Derek Helliwell for his professional efficient and caring approach to the sale of our property in Taupo. He dealt with our tenant with confidence and with us residing overseas this was very much appreciated. I would recommend Derek to anyone looking to sell.
Well done and thank you for the great result and for the advice you provided to enable the property to be presented well for sale. To sell my property at auction in this market and for a good price, above reserve, to be one of the few that sold on the auction day, is extremely satisfying. The photos and marketing campaign were brilliant. There were more than 60 buyer visits through the open homes over three weeks. The process was completely hassle-free, the agents were respectful following the viewing instructions and contacted me beforehand. I can totally recommend using Derek and I am happy to chat to any owner who is thinking of selling to confirm what he can do.
I sold my Epsom property through Derek, and I highly recommend him if you are thinking about selling. The extensive marketing plan was well thought out, he had excellent professional contacts and his eye for style and staging really made my photos eye-catching. What I most appreciated about Derek was his patience and experience in the industry. He took the time to explain the process and the paperwork and involved me in every marketing decision. I could not have asked for a better result, selling under the hammer for an excellent price. Thank you, Derek!
I am a senior citizen living and working in South Auckland and I was selling an apartment in Mt Eden. This was a problem. However, Derek coped extremely well with all my issues, big and small. His courtesy, integrity, suggestions, and problem-solving abilities must be experienced to be believed. He was utterly superb in delivering his service: professional, experienced, obliging, and caring. There was not a hoop left for him to jump through, nor an extra mile left for him to walk. Derek did it all with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Hi Derek, we wanted to say how wonderful we found the way you handled the sale of our property. We were impressed with your knowledge of the area and we really felt you had a genuine interest in making our sale a success. Every step of the way you were totally professional and we felt very confident that your recommendations only had our best interests at heart. We felt you understood our requirements and even suggested things we had not thought of, this is where your experience and knowledge of our area shone through. We have not sold a property for several years and your expertise and assistance were invaluable, you supported us through the whole process and were totally honest and did exactly what you said you would and when you said you would do it. You coached us through the auction process and we were so impressed that you had managed to get several genuine buyers and achieved far more than we expected on the sale price. We know you worked hard on the day to make our auction a success and it was obvious the recommended marketing plan hit the mark. It goes without saying that given the opportunity we will be recommending you to anyone we find who is selling a property in the area, as you made a stressful process simple. We felt nothing was too much bother and you took the time to explain everything fully. Thank you and wishing you every success for the future. Kind regards Howard and Carole Anderson, Dominion Road
If you want to sell your house and come away feeling like your interests as a vendor are completely understood and managed then call Derek. With the upmost respect and professionalism Derek is a fantastic agent who stayed engaged and involved throughout the entire process. He provided input into staging, marketing, maintenance and so on, ensuring we did exactly what was needed to get the house into a presentable state without over investing. Derek made sure we knew exactly what was happening at each stage with regular feedback and on-going communication that was always engaging and informative. He made appointments to meet us that aligned with our schedule which often was on weekends or later in the evenings. Simply put Derek is amazing, I will without question be calling him first whenever I am buying or selling a property as I know I will achieve my goals with his skills, professionalism, and genuine friendship.
I would like to commend Derek Helliwell for his professional efficient and caring approach to the sale of our property in Taupo. He dealt with our tenant with confidence and with us residing overseas this was very much appreciated. I would recommend Derek to anyone looking to sell.
Well done and thank you for the great result and for the advice you provided to enable the property to be presented well for sale. To sell my property at auction in this market and for a good price, above reserve, to be one of the few that sold on the auction day, is extremely satisfying. The photos and marketing campaign were brilliant. There were more than 60 buyer visits through the open homes over three weeks. The process was completely hassle-free, the agents were respectful following the viewing instructions and contacted me beforehand. I can totally recommend using Derek and I am happy to chat to any owner who is thinking of selling to confirm what he can do.
I sold my Epsom property through Derek, and I highly recommend him if you are thinking about selling. The extensive marketing plan was well thought out, he had excellent professional contacts and his eye for style and staging really made my photos eye-catching. What I most appreciated about Derek was his patience and experience in the industry. He took the time to explain the process and the paperwork and involved me in every marketing decision. I could not have asked for a better result, selling under the hammer for an excellent price. Thank you, Derek!
I am a senior citizen living and working in South Auckland and I was selling an apartment in Mt Eden. This was a problem. However, Derek coped extremely well with all my issues, big and small. His courtesy, integrity, suggestions, and problem-solving abilities must be experienced to be believed. He was utterly superb in delivering his service: professional, experienced, obliging, and caring. There was not a hoop left for him to jump through, nor an extra mile left for him to walk. Derek did it all with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Hi Derek, we wanted to say how wonderful we found the way you handled the sale of our property. We were impressed with your knowledge of the area and we really felt you had a genuine interest in making our sale a success. Every step of the way you were totally professional and we felt very confident that your recommendations only had our best interests at heart. We felt you understood our requirements and even suggested things we had not thought of, this is where your experience and knowledge of our area shone through. We have not sold a property for several years and your expertise and assistance were invaluable, you supported us through the whole process and were totally honest and did exactly what you said you would and when you said you would do it. You coached us through the auction process and we were so impressed that you had managed to get several genuine buyers and achieved far more than we expected on the sale price. We know you worked hard on the day to make our auction a success and it was obvious the recommended marketing plan hit the mark. It goes without saying that given the opportunity we will be recommending you to anyone we find who is selling a property in the area, as you made a stressful process simple. We felt nothing was too much bother and you took the time to explain everything fully. Thank you and wishing you every success for the future. Kind regards Howard and Carole Anderson, Dominion Road
If you want to sell your house and come away feeling like your interests as a vendor are completely understood and managed then call Derek. With the upmost respect and professionalism Derek is a fantastic agent who stayed engaged and involved throughout the entire process. He provided input into staging, marketing, maintenance and so on, ensuring we did exactly what was needed to get the house into a presentable state without over investing. Derek made sure we knew exactly what was happening at each stage with regular feedback and on-going communication that was always engaging and informative. He made appointments to meet us that aligned with our schedule which often was on weekends or later in the evenings. Simply put Derek is amazing, I will without question be calling him first whenever I am buying or selling a property as I know I will achieve my goals with his skills, professionalism, and genuine friendship.
I would like to commend Derek Helliwell for his professional efficient and caring approach to the sale of our property in Taupo. He dealt with our tenant with confidence and with us residing overseas this was very much appreciated. I would recommend Derek to anyone looking to sell.
Well done and thank you for the great result and for the advice you provided to enable the property to be presented well for sale. To sell my property at auction in this market and for a good price, above reserve, to be one of the few that sold on the auction day, is extremely satisfying. The photos and marketing campaign were brilliant. There were more than 60 buyer visits through the open homes over three weeks. The process was completely hassle-free, the agents were respectful following the viewing instructions and contacted me beforehand. I can totally recommend using Derek and I am happy to chat to any owner who is thinking of selling to confirm what he can do.
I sold my Epsom property through Derek, and I highly recommend him if you are thinking about selling. The extensive marketing plan was well thought out, he had excellent professional contacts and his eye for style and staging really made my photos eye-catching. What I most appreciated about Derek was his patience and experience in the industry. He took the time to explain the process and the paperwork and involved me in every marketing decision. I could not have asked for a better result, selling under the hammer for an excellent price. Thank you, Derek!
I am a senior citizen living and working in South Auckland and I was selling an apartment in Mt Eden. This was a problem. However, Derek coped extremely well with all my issues, big and small. His courtesy, integrity, suggestions, and problem-solving abilities must be experienced to be believed. He was utterly superb in delivering his service: professional, experienced, obliging, and caring. There was not a hoop left for him to jump through, nor an extra mile left for him to walk. Derek did it all with grace and dignity. Thank you.
Hi Derek, we wanted to say how wonderful we found the way you handled the sale of our property. We were impressed with your knowledge of the area and we really felt you had a genuine interest in making our sale a success. Every step of the way you were totally professional and we felt very confident that your recommendations only had our best interests at heart. We felt you understood our requirements and even suggested things we had not thought of, this is where your experience and knowledge of our area shone through. We have not sold a property for several years and your expertise and assistance were invaluable, you supported us through the whole process and were totally honest and did exactly what you said you would and when you said you would do it. You coached us through the auction process and we were so impressed that you had managed to get several genuine buyers and achieved far more than we expected on the sale price. We know you worked hard on the day to make our auction a success and it was obvious the recommended marketing plan hit the mark. It goes without saying that given the opportunity we will be recommending you to anyone we find who is selling a property in the area, as you made a stressful process simple. We felt nothing was too much bother and you took the time to explain everything fully. Thank you and wishing you every success for the future. Kind regards Howard and Carole Anderson, Dominion Road
If you want to sell your house and come away feeling like your interests as a vendor are completely understood and managed then call Derek. With the upmost respect and professionalism Derek is a fantastic agent who stayed engaged and involved throughout the entire process. He provided input into staging, marketing, maintenance and so on, ensuring we did exactly what was needed to get the house into a presentable state without over investing. Derek made sure we knew exactly what was happening at each stage with regular feedback and on-going communication that was always engaging and informative. He made appointments to meet us that aligned with our schedule which often was on weekends or later in the evenings. Simply put Derek is amazing, I will without question be calling him first whenever I am buying or selling a property as I know I will achieve my goals with his skills, professionalism, and genuine friendship.