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Margaret Troughton
Margaret Troughton

Margaret Troughton

Residential, Lifestyle and Rural Sales and Marketing

Success Realty Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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Margaret Troughton

Residential, Lifestyle and Rural Sales and Marketing

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Success Realty Ltd, Bayleys,Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Matamata is home for Margaret Troughton - she was born and bred here, and real estate has been in her family for generations. Her father, husband, and son have all sold property for over 40 years, so Margaret grew up walking and talking real estate!

With over 25 years of experience, Margaret knows the local market inside out. She believes knowledge is power and has continually built on her expertise, earning her AREINZ status at Massey University. For more than a decade, she has managed the Bayleys Matamata team, specialising in marketing and selling properties throughout Matamata and the wider Waikato district alongside her husband, Sam.

Passionate about her community and consistently ranked in the Top 10% nationally, Margaret combines experience, local insight, and dedication to help her clients achieve outstanding results - making the buying or selling process as smooth and successful as possible.

Experience, knowledge, and passion for Matamata

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Licensed under the REA Act 2008
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Client testimonials

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Our agent was very proactive at finding us a home to move to and facilitated interactions between us and the owner smoothly and sensitively.

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
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Just have to say that Margaret Troughton at Bayleys in Matamata is amazing. She made the process easy, no stress and a joy to work with. Nothing was too hard with her. Anne and Grant

Anne Williams and Grant Comer
September 2025
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We have brought and sold through Margaret and Sam Troughton a number of times over the years. We have always found them professional and enjoyable to work with. Scott and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Margaret and Sam for your sale or purchase regardless or where your price point sits. Scott and Toni Garland

Toni Garland and Linda Moorey
August 2024
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Super efficient….keep you updated…easy to approach..

Alan Ashley Dowling And Delyse Ann Dowling
July 2024
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The honesty and friendly staff

Wade and Brenda Linnell
November 2025
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Sam and Margaret have been great to deal with, very professional, positive and understanding.

James Bailey
August 2024
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Nothing but praise for Margaret and her wonderful knowledge of our property. Everything went smoothly, communication was 100% and the whole process has been extremely stress-free. Thank you so much.

H D Gray & K J Gray
May 2026
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Just great service, over and above

James And Marcia Kearney
April 2026
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Professional, compassionate, clear and concise

Stew & Margaret Wadey
April 2026
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I had an immediate raport with her and trusted she would get the result I was hoping for. She obviously has the knowledge to get the result we did. Thankyou Margaret.

March 2026
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Margaret was fantastic to work with. She stayed enthusiastic and positive throughout the entire process and her knowledge of the town and local property market was outstanding. She really understood our vision for both selling and buying, was always available to talk things through, and approached everything with genuine kindness and care for our future. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome - it wouldn't have happened without Margaret's wealth of experience in the real estate industry. ⭐

Matt & Vicky Morrissey
March 2026
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Just great service and a great outcome. Communication is spot on and a very honest approach.

James And Marcia Kearney
February 2026
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Margaret and her team were fantastic. Our Trust built a house to sell for charity, the profits going to a new playground we are building in 2026. Margaret and her team assisted positively in every way - zero commission, organising an auction, interior fitting out of the house for sale and working hard to obtain a buyer - which they did. You are unable to ask more of a sales company.

Frank Healy
December 2025
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Margaret has great local knowledge and a wealth of experience, which is why we chose Margaret to market our longstanding family home. She knows her stuff! Coupled with a difficult market and slower moving price bracket, Margaret and her team got us to where we needed to be so we can move on to our next stage. Thanks for your help and patience with us.

C & M Henderson
November 2025
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Margaret was an absolute standout to work with. She didn't just show us a house - she helped us feel what living here would actually be like. At one point we were just sitting in the lounge, swapping stories and having a good ol yarn, and it genuinely put us in the moment of calling this place home. When push came to shove, she managed to sealed the deal late at night with a result we were stoked with. Her easygoing style, honesty, and local knowledge made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We're really grateful for her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking in the Matamata area.

Mark & Jess Strange
November 2025
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Great sales people Very friendly and organised

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
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When we purchased our Matamata house Margaret was always positive, friendly, helpful and understanding. She shared her great local knowledge answered our questions and made us feel very welcome. We happily recommend Margaret as a professional and supportive realestate agent

September 2025
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Margaret is a professional and one feels relaxed in her company. We were very impressed that she went out of her way and contacted the council on our behalf and got answers right then and then. She has kept contact with us and we would recommend her.

Grant and Anne
September 2025
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Margaret was professional and great to deal with. Made the hard stuff seem easy. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone.

July 2025
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Can be used anonymously: Great communication from the agent we were dealing with. Always happy to answer questions or find further information.

Danielle Hovmand and Harry Phipps
June 2025
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Very helpful in getting me into my first home.

Tyrone Smith
August 2024
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Margaret is a star! The best advice and a simple process with a great result. Could not have asked for better.

Kirsten Anne Madill
July 2024
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Margaret was easy-going, listened to what we wanted, gave good advice and we had an excellent result on auction day.

Robert and Rachel Gregory
March 2024
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Margaret and Sam did an awesome job marketing our property, getting a great result for us. Then Margaret helped us find our next home as well.

Tony and Sharon Tye
January 2024
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I can't believe it only took one week to sell my house, especially in these hard times!

George Troughton
June 2023
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Our agent was very proactive at finding us a home to move to and facilitated interactions between us and the owner smoothly and sensitively.

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Just have to say that Margaret Troughton at Bayleys in Matamata is amazing. She made the process easy, no stress and a joy to work with. Nothing was too hard with her. Anne and Grant

Anne Williams and Grant Comer
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

We have brought and sold through Margaret and Sam Troughton a number of times over the years. We have always found them professional and enjoyable to work with. Scott and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Margaret and Sam for your sale or purchase regardless or where your price point sits. Scott and Toni Garland

Toni Garland and Linda Moorey
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Super efficient….keep you updated…easy to approach..

Alan Ashley Dowling And Delyse Ann Dowling
July 2024
Verified by
quotequote

The honesty and friendly staff

Wade and Brenda Linnell
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Sam and Margaret have been great to deal with, very professional, positive and understanding.

James Bailey
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Nothing but praise for Margaret and her wonderful knowledge of our property. Everything went smoothly, communication was 100% and the whole process has been extremely stress-free. Thank you so much.

H D Gray & K J Gray
May 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Just great service, over and above

James And Marcia Kearney
April 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Professional, compassionate, clear and concise

Stew & Margaret Wadey
April 2026
Verified by
quotequote

I had an immediate raport with her and trusted she would get the result I was hoping for. She obviously has the knowledge to get the result we did. Thankyou Margaret.

March 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was fantastic to work with. She stayed enthusiastic and positive throughout the entire process and her knowledge of the town and local property market was outstanding. She really understood our vision for both selling and buying, was always available to talk things through, and approached everything with genuine kindness and care for our future. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome - it wouldn't have happened without Margaret's wealth of experience in the real estate industry. ⭐

Matt & Vicky Morrissey
March 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Just great service and a great outcome. Communication is spot on and a very honest approach.

James And Marcia Kearney
February 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret and her team were fantastic. Our Trust built a house to sell for charity, the profits going to a new playground we are building in 2026. Margaret and her team assisted positively in every way - zero commission, organising an auction, interior fitting out of the house for sale and working hard to obtain a buyer - which they did. You are unable to ask more of a sales company.

Frank Healy
December 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret has great local knowledge and a wealth of experience, which is why we chose Margaret to market our longstanding family home. She knows her stuff! Coupled with a difficult market and slower moving price bracket, Margaret and her team got us to where we needed to be so we can move on to our next stage. Thanks for your help and patience with us.

C & M Henderson
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was an absolute standout to work with. She didn't just show us a house - she helped us feel what living here would actually be like. At one point we were just sitting in the lounge, swapping stories and having a good ol yarn, and it genuinely put us in the moment of calling this place home. When push came to shove, she managed to sealed the deal late at night with a result we were stoked with. Her easygoing style, honesty, and local knowledge made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We're really grateful for her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking in the Matamata area.

Mark & Jess Strange
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Great sales people Very friendly and organised

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

When we purchased our Matamata house Margaret was always positive, friendly, helpful and understanding. She shared her great local knowledge answered our questions and made us feel very welcome. We happily recommend Margaret as a professional and supportive realestate agent

September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret is a professional and one feels relaxed in her company. We were very impressed that she went out of her way and contacted the council on our behalf and got answers right then and then. She has kept contact with us and we would recommend her.

Grant and Anne
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was professional and great to deal with. Made the hard stuff seem easy. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone.

July 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Can be used anonymously: Great communication from the agent we were dealing with. Always happy to answer questions or find further information.

Danielle Hovmand and Harry Phipps
June 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Very helpful in getting me into my first home.

Tyrone Smith
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret is a star! The best advice and a simple process with a great result. Could not have asked for better.

Kirsten Anne Madill
July 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was easy-going, listened to what we wanted, gave good advice and we had an excellent result on auction day.

Robert and Rachel Gregory
March 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret and Sam did an awesome job marketing our property, getting a great result for us. Then Margaret helped us find our next home as well.

Tony and Sharon Tye
January 2024
Verified by
quotequote

I can't believe it only took one week to sell my house, especially in these hard times!

George Troughton
June 2023
Verified by
quotequote

Our agent was very proactive at finding us a home to move to and facilitated interactions between us and the owner smoothly and sensitively.

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Just have to say that Margaret Troughton at Bayleys in Matamata is amazing. She made the process easy, no stress and a joy to work with. Nothing was too hard with her. Anne and Grant

Anne Williams and Grant Comer
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

We have brought and sold through Margaret and Sam Troughton a number of times over the years. We have always found them professional and enjoyable to work with. Scott and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Margaret and Sam for your sale or purchase regardless or where your price point sits. Scott and Toni Garland

Toni Garland and Linda Moorey
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Super efficient….keep you updated…easy to approach..

Alan Ashley Dowling And Delyse Ann Dowling
July 2024
Verified by
quotequote

The honesty and friendly staff

Wade and Brenda Linnell
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Sam and Margaret have been great to deal with, very professional, positive and understanding.

James Bailey
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Nothing but praise for Margaret and her wonderful knowledge of our property. Everything went smoothly, communication was 100% and the whole process has been extremely stress-free. Thank you so much.

H D Gray & K J Gray
May 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Just great service, over and above

James And Marcia Kearney
April 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Professional, compassionate, clear and concise

Stew & Margaret Wadey
April 2026
Verified by
quotequote

I had an immediate raport with her and trusted she would get the result I was hoping for. She obviously has the knowledge to get the result we did. Thankyou Margaret.

March 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was fantastic to work with. She stayed enthusiastic and positive throughout the entire process and her knowledge of the town and local property market was outstanding. She really understood our vision for both selling and buying, was always available to talk things through, and approached everything with genuine kindness and care for our future. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome - it wouldn't have happened without Margaret's wealth of experience in the real estate industry. ⭐

Matt & Vicky Morrissey
March 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Just great service and a great outcome. Communication is spot on and a very honest approach.

James And Marcia Kearney
February 2026
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret and her team were fantastic. Our Trust built a house to sell for charity, the profits going to a new playground we are building in 2026. Margaret and her team assisted positively in every way - zero commission, organising an auction, interior fitting out of the house for sale and working hard to obtain a buyer - which they did. You are unable to ask more of a sales company.

Frank Healy
December 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret has great local knowledge and a wealth of experience, which is why we chose Margaret to market our longstanding family home. She knows her stuff! Coupled with a difficult market and slower moving price bracket, Margaret and her team got us to where we needed to be so we can move on to our next stage. Thanks for your help and patience with us.

C & M Henderson
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was an absolute standout to work with. She didn't just show us a house - she helped us feel what living here would actually be like. At one point we were just sitting in the lounge, swapping stories and having a good ol yarn, and it genuinely put us in the moment of calling this place home. When push came to shove, she managed to sealed the deal late at night with a result we were stoked with. Her easygoing style, honesty, and local knowledge made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We're really grateful for her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking in the Matamata area.

Mark & Jess Strange
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Great sales people Very friendly and organised

Warwick Corkill and Glenda Corkill
November 2025
Verified by
quotequote

When we purchased our Matamata house Margaret was always positive, friendly, helpful and understanding. She shared her great local knowledge answered our questions and made us feel very welcome. We happily recommend Margaret as a professional and supportive realestate agent

September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret is a professional and one feels relaxed in her company. We were very impressed that she went out of her way and contacted the council on our behalf and got answers right then and then. She has kept contact with us and we would recommend her.

Grant and Anne
September 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was professional and great to deal with. Made the hard stuff seem easy. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone.

July 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Can be used anonymously: Great communication from the agent we were dealing with. Always happy to answer questions or find further information.

Danielle Hovmand and Harry Phipps
June 2025
Verified by
quotequote

Very helpful in getting me into my first home.

Tyrone Smith
August 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret is a star! The best advice and a simple process with a great result. Could not have asked for better.

Kirsten Anne Madill
July 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret was easy-going, listened to what we wanted, gave good advice and we had an excellent result on auction day.

Robert and Rachel Gregory
March 2024
Verified by
quotequote

Margaret and Sam did an awesome job marketing our property, getting a great result for us. Then Margaret helped us find our next home as well.

Tony and Sharon Tye
January 2024
Verified by
quotequote

I can't believe it only took one week to sell my house, especially in these hard times!

George Troughton
June 2023
Verified by

About Bayleys

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We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Corporate philanthropy is more than just giving back to a community - it’s about contributing to long-term social change and we take that responsibility very seriously.

All Bayleys auctions are live-streamed on our website to ensure everyone can remotely feel part of the action.

Bayleys’ partnership with international real estate company Knight Frank, allows us to tap into the benefits of a globally-connected network spanning 58 markets.

Bayleys is proud to have been recognised with 11 of the 51 awards at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Corporate philanthropy is more than just giving back to a community - it’s about contributing to long-term social change and we take that responsibility very seriously.

All Bayleys auctions are live-streamed on our website to ensure everyone can remotely feel part of the action.

Bayleys’ partnership with international real estate company Knight Frank, allows us to tap into the benefits of a globally-connected network spanning 58 markets.

Bayleys is proud to have been recognised with 11 of the 51 awards at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Corporate philanthropy is more than just giving back to a community - it’s about contributing to long-term social change and we take that responsibility very seriously.

All Bayleys auctions are live-streamed on our website to ensure everyone can remotely feel part of the action.

Bayleys’ partnership with international real estate company Knight Frank, allows us to tap into the benefits of a globally-connected network spanning 58 markets.

Bayleys is proud to have been recognised with 11 of the 51 awards at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

We pride ourselves on being better and doing our best to build on our hard-earned reputation every day. Find out how Bayleys are Altogether Better.

Corporate philanthropy is more than just giving back to a community - it’s about contributing to long-term social change and we take that responsibility very seriously.

All Bayleys auctions are live-streamed on our website to ensure everyone can remotely feel part of the action.

Bayleys’ partnership with international real estate company Knight Frank, allows us to tap into the benefits of a globally-connected network spanning 58 markets.

Bayleys is proud to have been recognised with 11 of the 51 awards at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence.

Recent releases

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The 2025/2026 edition of Bayleys Waterfront is out now! This very special edition features 143 aspirational waterfront properties for sale in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.

The latest edition is out now featuring 93 farm, speciality and lifestyle properties for sale in New Zealand.

Access accurate, timely and relevant property insights across New Zealand's residential, commercial and rural sectors.

The 2025/2026 edition of Bayleys Waterfront is out now! This very special edition features 143 aspirational waterfront properties for sale in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.

The latest edition is out now featuring 93 farm, speciality and lifestyle properties for sale in New Zealand.

Access accurate, timely and relevant property insights across New Zealand's residential, commercial and rural sectors.

The 2025/2026 edition of Bayleys Waterfront is out now! This very special edition features 143 aspirational waterfront properties for sale in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.

The latest edition is out now featuring 93 farm, speciality and lifestyle properties for sale in New Zealand.

Access accurate, timely and relevant property insights across New Zealand's residential, commercial and rural sectors.

The 2025/2026 edition of Bayleys Waterfront is out now! This very special edition features 143 aspirational waterfront properties for sale in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji.

The latest edition is out now featuring 93 farm, speciality and lifestyle properties for sale in New Zealand.

Access accurate, timely and relevant property insights across New Zealand's residential, commercial and rural sectors.

Community involvement

Bayleys continues to have a high profile across the community through involvement in local events, activities and sporting groups. From significant cash sponsorship to mentoring groups on event management, marketing and public speaking; the Bayleys name is synonymous with being involved in what is happening and what is on in our community.

Our auctioneers willingly give their time to call charity auctions and fundraising events which have resulted in many thousands of dollars being raised.

Bayleys Waikato are proud sponsors of Waikato Rugby, Waikato Reigonal Theatre, Central Property People Awards, and Waikato Hockey Association.

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