

Tim Dunningham knows his market like no other. Having lived in Diamond Harbour for many years, with deep family ties to Purau and the surrounding Bays, he offers more than just real estate experience - he offers a true understanding of what makes this coastal community special. His local insight means he can quickly identify the best aspects of every property and connect buyers with the lifestyle they're searching for.
With an approachable, down-to-earth nature, Tim builds lasting relationships based on trust, honesty, and genuine care. His clients value the way he listens, communicates, and always goes the extra mile to ensure they feel informed and supported throughout the process.
Tim thrives on the challenge of matching people with property, and it’s his in-depth knowledge of the area that sets him apart. Whether it’s a bach tucked away in Purau or a family home in Diamond Harbour, Tim knows how to present each property in its best light - and to the right buyers.
Now proudly aligned with Bayleys, Tim is thankful for the strength of the brand behind him. The nationwide referral networks and strategic marketing tools available through Bayleys have added a whole new dimension to his service, increasing exposure and access to more motivated buyers. This has significantly elevated what the Bayleys Diamond Harbour office can offer, further strengthening their presence in the Bays.
Tim and the team at Bayleys Diamond Harbour are proud to buck the stereotypes often associated with real estate. Their grounded, community-first approach and deep knowledge of the area make them a trusted choice for anyone looking to buy or sell in this unique part of the world.
2024/2025
New to Bayleys (High Performer) - Bayleys Canterbury
Top of Office - Bayleys Diamond Harbour
Tim and Liv were excellent to deal with. They communicated everything so well and nothing was a problem. Both went the extra mile to help complete the sale and it was like a dream to have them completely on board. From the first day to the last it eas all clear on the path of the sale and we are happy to recommend Tim and Liv to anyone. Thanks guys
Excellent local knowledge. Prompt responses to communication. Great advice and support regarding the whole process. Absolute joy to deal with.
Tim & Liv are professional and friendly. They made the entire process feel seamless with nothing ever seeming like a problem. They were always responsive, gave us access whenever we needed it, and took the time to answer all of our questions. Not only did they help us through the transaction but they also helped by sharing helpful local knowledge that is valuable as we plan renovations in the future. We felt genuinely supported the whole way through and would happily recommend them.
Good local knowledge, great communication and good follow up.
Both Tim and Liv have been sensitive, caring, supportive and empathetic throughout the whole selling process of our property. They are diligent, knowledgeable and very experienced individuals regarding the local market and national market trends. Their clear, consistent communication styles and guidance has been welcomed and reassuring. Going above and beyond to ensure success for us all. Liv and Tim's engaging and personable ways of being are an asset to each of them and makes them stand out as a team. Both Liv and Tim are true advocates of and for top quality Real Estate. We are extremely grateful it was them who shared in our Real Estate journey with us. Thanks Liv and Tim The Jones Family
Tim Dunningham was very helpful in the process of selling our holiday home. He was very personable and listened carefully to understand our circumstances and goals. He was genuinely enthusiastic about the property we were selling. He was very familiar with the local market. He helped us to develop a realistic plan for preparations. He promoted the property well with very attractive photos and text. His advice that we change from a deadline sale to an auction resulted in a very satisfactory sale price. We have no hesitation in commending him to others who might be selling in the Charteris Bay-Diamond Harbour area.
Tim handled my situation so well and made the process as stress-free as possible! He's friendly to work with, was always available to answer questions and was encouraging throughout the sale of my family's house. I highly recommend selling your house with Tim.
Tim had a relaxed, friendly approach and was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable and willing to listen to what we wanted, which made the process feel straightforward and low‑stress.
I found Tim to be professional and communicated after every appointment and open home. Tim's knowledge of the area was superb. I felt he went the extra mile. We had a difficult buyer at one point,and Tim handled the situation extremely well. Thank you Tim for selling my house. I'm really happy with the outcome.
Cause they were awesome
10 years ago (when I first purchased through Tim in Diamond Harbour) he was described to me (by my solicitor) as the most honest real estate agent in canterbury. He absolutely is! His experience is invaluable. I would always use him. Liv is a great hire for you! She is smart, an excellent communicator (really - that is her biggest strength) and works hard! She will do well over here!
Tim was fantastic to deal with, quick to respond, and thoughtful in his approach to working through the process.
Tim was friendly and helpful and so knowledgeable. He gave great advice and encouragement, all with a sense of humour. He went above and beyond for which I’m grateful.
Easy every step of the way - Great agent, really easy to use, and gave us the space we needed during a stressful sale and purchase. Friendly, honest and really good to work with. Highly recommend Tim.
Tim knows the area and the market and was fantastic at helping me navigate tricky waters. I like how we collaborated on the wording of the ad. He went above and beyond what I expected any Real Estate agent to do. He has a helpful, friendly and relaxed attitude, a good sense of humour and it was all a very positive experience. So pleased he was guiding and advising me along the way.
Tim was a really fair professional and personable agent to deal with, he was essentially a mediator between the parties. Defusing any miscommunications which could lead to difficulties well and being what felt was fair all parties involve. He is a down to earth local guy doing it for the community.
He was honest and open. Pleasant to work with, both buying and selling through.
Tim understood the our property needs and met all our expectations.
I highly recommend Tim. He's very knowledgeable about the market, very experienced, very patient and effective at moving things along, very pleasant to work with, and extremely helpful. I've been on both buy and sell sides with Tim as agent and have been extremely happy each time.
Tim’s genuine, friendly demeanour makes him a standout from the rest
Great to deal with. Great knowledge of the area.
Tim was excellent to work with, great knowledge of the area. Very friendly and honest. We have now purchased and sold through Tim and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Tim’s professionalism, excellent knowledge and very pleasant manner made dealing with him both rewarding and enjoyable.
We were in touch from Kerikeri with Tim for more than 6 months as we searched for the right property for us in Diamond Harbour. Tim understood what we were looking for and advised us professionally about the individual properties we were considering from afar. He was easy to talk to and reliably communicative over this time. Eventually he pointed out the property we eventually purchased and then walked us through the whole process.
Tim was excellent to work with. Great communication, strong local knowledge, and always approachable. Friendly and down-to-earth, he made the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Tim and Liv were excellent to deal with. They communicated everything so well and nothing was a problem. Both went the extra mile to help complete the sale and it was like a dream to have them completely on board. From the first day to the last it eas all clear on the path of the sale and we are happy to recommend Tim and Liv to anyone. Thanks guys
Excellent local knowledge. Prompt responses to communication. Great advice and support regarding the whole process. Absolute joy to deal with.
Tim & Liv are professional and friendly. They made the entire process feel seamless with nothing ever seeming like a problem. They were always responsive, gave us access whenever we needed it, and took the time to answer all of our questions. Not only did they help us through the transaction but they also helped by sharing helpful local knowledge that is valuable as we plan renovations in the future. We felt genuinely supported the whole way through and would happily recommend them.
Good local knowledge, great communication and good follow up.
Both Tim and Liv have been sensitive, caring, supportive and empathetic throughout the whole selling process of our property. They are diligent, knowledgeable and very experienced individuals regarding the local market and national market trends. Their clear, consistent communication styles and guidance has been welcomed and reassuring. Going above and beyond to ensure success for us all. Liv and Tim's engaging and personable ways of being are an asset to each of them and makes them stand out as a team. Both Liv and Tim are true advocates of and for top quality Real Estate. We are extremely grateful it was them who shared in our Real Estate journey with us. Thanks Liv and Tim The Jones Family
Tim Dunningham was very helpful in the process of selling our holiday home. He was very personable and listened carefully to understand our circumstances and goals. He was genuinely enthusiastic about the property we were selling. He was very familiar with the local market. He helped us to develop a realistic plan for preparations. He promoted the property well with very attractive photos and text. His advice that we change from a deadline sale to an auction resulted in a very satisfactory sale price. We have no hesitation in commending him to others who might be selling in the Charteris Bay-Diamond Harbour area.
Tim handled my situation so well and made the process as stress-free as possible! He's friendly to work with, was always available to answer questions and was encouraging throughout the sale of my family's house. I highly recommend selling your house with Tim.
Tim had a relaxed, friendly approach and was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable and willing to listen to what we wanted, which made the process feel straightforward and low‑stress.
I found Tim to be professional and communicated after every appointment and open home. Tim's knowledge of the area was superb. I felt he went the extra mile. We had a difficult buyer at one point,and Tim handled the situation extremely well. Thank you Tim for selling my house. I'm really happy with the outcome.
Cause they were awesome
10 years ago (when I first purchased through Tim in Diamond Harbour) he was described to me (by my solicitor) as the most honest real estate agent in canterbury. He absolutely is! His experience is invaluable. I would always use him. Liv is a great hire for you! She is smart, an excellent communicator (really - that is her biggest strength) and works hard! She will do well over here!
Tim was fantastic to deal with, quick to respond, and thoughtful in his approach to working through the process.
Tim was friendly and helpful and so knowledgeable. He gave great advice and encouragement, all with a sense of humour. He went above and beyond for which I’m grateful.
Easy every step of the way - Great agent, really easy to use, and gave us the space we needed during a stressful sale and purchase. Friendly, honest and really good to work with. Highly recommend Tim.
Tim knows the area and the market and was fantastic at helping me navigate tricky waters. I like how we collaborated on the wording of the ad. He went above and beyond what I expected any Real Estate agent to do. He has a helpful, friendly and relaxed attitude, a good sense of humour and it was all a very positive experience. So pleased he was guiding and advising me along the way.
Tim was a really fair professional and personable agent to deal with, he was essentially a mediator between the parties. Defusing any miscommunications which could lead to difficulties well and being what felt was fair all parties involve. He is a down to earth local guy doing it for the community.
He was honest and open. Pleasant to work with, both buying and selling through.
Tim understood the our property needs and met all our expectations.
I highly recommend Tim. He's very knowledgeable about the market, very experienced, very patient and effective at moving things along, very pleasant to work with, and extremely helpful. I've been on both buy and sell sides with Tim as agent and have been extremely happy each time.
Tim’s genuine, friendly demeanour makes him a standout from the rest
Great to deal with. Great knowledge of the area.
Tim was excellent to work with, great knowledge of the area. Very friendly and honest. We have now purchased and sold through Tim and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Tim’s professionalism, excellent knowledge and very pleasant manner made dealing with him both rewarding and enjoyable.
We were in touch from Kerikeri with Tim for more than 6 months as we searched for the right property for us in Diamond Harbour. Tim understood what we were looking for and advised us professionally about the individual properties we were considering from afar. He was easy to talk to and reliably communicative over this time. Eventually he pointed out the property we eventually purchased and then walked us through the whole process.
Tim was excellent to work with. Great communication, strong local knowledge, and always approachable. Friendly and down-to-earth, he made the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Tim and Liv were excellent to deal with. They communicated everything so well and nothing was a problem. Both went the extra mile to help complete the sale and it was like a dream to have them completely on board. From the first day to the last it eas all clear on the path of the sale and we are happy to recommend Tim and Liv to anyone. Thanks guys
Excellent local knowledge. Prompt responses to communication. Great advice and support regarding the whole process. Absolute joy to deal with.
Tim & Liv are professional and friendly. They made the entire process feel seamless with nothing ever seeming like a problem. They were always responsive, gave us access whenever we needed it, and took the time to answer all of our questions. Not only did they help us through the transaction but they also helped by sharing helpful local knowledge that is valuable as we plan renovations in the future. We felt genuinely supported the whole way through and would happily recommend them.
Good local knowledge, great communication and good follow up.
Both Tim and Liv have been sensitive, caring, supportive and empathetic throughout the whole selling process of our property. They are diligent, knowledgeable and very experienced individuals regarding the local market and national market trends. Their clear, consistent communication styles and guidance has been welcomed and reassuring. Going above and beyond to ensure success for us all. Liv and Tim's engaging and personable ways of being are an asset to each of them and makes them stand out as a team. Both Liv and Tim are true advocates of and for top quality Real Estate. We are extremely grateful it was them who shared in our Real Estate journey with us. Thanks Liv and Tim The Jones Family
Tim Dunningham was very helpful in the process of selling our holiday home. He was very personable and listened carefully to understand our circumstances and goals. He was genuinely enthusiastic about the property we were selling. He was very familiar with the local market. He helped us to develop a realistic plan for preparations. He promoted the property well with very attractive photos and text. His advice that we change from a deadline sale to an auction resulted in a very satisfactory sale price. We have no hesitation in commending him to others who might be selling in the Charteris Bay-Diamond Harbour area.
Tim handled my situation so well and made the process as stress-free as possible! He's friendly to work with, was always available to answer questions and was encouraging throughout the sale of my family's house. I highly recommend selling your house with Tim.
Tim had a relaxed, friendly approach and was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable and willing to listen to what we wanted, which made the process feel straightforward and low‑stress.
I found Tim to be professional and communicated after every appointment and open home. Tim's knowledge of the area was superb. I felt he went the extra mile. We had a difficult buyer at one point,and Tim handled the situation extremely well. Thank you Tim for selling my house. I'm really happy with the outcome.
Cause they were awesome
10 years ago (when I first purchased through Tim in Diamond Harbour) he was described to me (by my solicitor) as the most honest real estate agent in canterbury. He absolutely is! His experience is invaluable. I would always use him. Liv is a great hire for you! She is smart, an excellent communicator (really - that is her biggest strength) and works hard! She will do well over here!
Tim was fantastic to deal with, quick to respond, and thoughtful in his approach to working through the process.
Tim was friendly and helpful and so knowledgeable. He gave great advice and encouragement, all with a sense of humour. He went above and beyond for which I’m grateful.
Easy every step of the way - Great agent, really easy to use, and gave us the space we needed during a stressful sale and purchase. Friendly, honest and really good to work with. Highly recommend Tim.
Tim knows the area and the market and was fantastic at helping me navigate tricky waters. I like how we collaborated on the wording of the ad. He went above and beyond what I expected any Real Estate agent to do. He has a helpful, friendly and relaxed attitude, a good sense of humour and it was all a very positive experience. So pleased he was guiding and advising me along the way.
Tim was a really fair professional and personable agent to deal with, he was essentially a mediator between the parties. Defusing any miscommunications which could lead to difficulties well and being what felt was fair all parties involve. He is a down to earth local guy doing it for the community.
He was honest and open. Pleasant to work with, both buying and selling through.
Tim understood the our property needs and met all our expectations.
I highly recommend Tim. He's very knowledgeable about the market, very experienced, very patient and effective at moving things along, very pleasant to work with, and extremely helpful. I've been on both buy and sell sides with Tim as agent and have been extremely happy each time.
Tim’s genuine, friendly demeanour makes him a standout from the rest
Great to deal with. Great knowledge of the area.
Tim was excellent to work with, great knowledge of the area. Very friendly and honest. We have now purchased and sold through Tim and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Tim’s professionalism, excellent knowledge and very pleasant manner made dealing with him both rewarding and enjoyable.
We were in touch from Kerikeri with Tim for more than 6 months as we searched for the right property for us in Diamond Harbour. Tim understood what we were looking for and advised us professionally about the individual properties we were considering from afar. He was easy to talk to and reliably communicative over this time. Eventually he pointed out the property we eventually purchased and then walked us through the whole process.
Tim was excellent to work with. Great communication, strong local knowledge, and always approachable. Friendly and down-to-earth, he made the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!