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Harcourts’ showcase in China generating “serious interest”
August 24th, 2010A six-day showcase in Shanghai of more than $800 million worth of premier New Zealand property is generating “serious interest” from specially invited Chinese VIPs according to the organisers, Harcourts’ franchise Cooper & Co.
The successful North Shore-based company’s international marketing initiative is focused on presenting a collection of more than 50 residential, lifestyle, rural and commercial property and development projects from around New Zealand to Chinese millionaires and billionaires interested in investing and/or immigrating here.
Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director Martin Cooper says the feedback on both the portfolio and New Zealand as a place to invest or live has been very positive and he is confident sales will follow.
Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director Martin Cooper in Shanghai showing some premier New Zealand properties to potential buyers, using touch screen technology.
“Prior to our arrival in Shanghai there was already good interest, with local investment groups wanting to get involved…
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Harcourts to market NZ property at Expo 2010 in Shanghai
July 9th, 2010
On New Zealand’s national day at World Expo in Shanghai, Harcourts has announced that it has secured the opportunity to showcase a selection of the country’s premier property in the New Zealand Pavilion at the mega-event.
The major marketing initiative, being organised by North Shore-based Harcourts’ franchise Cooper & Co but including listings from around Harcourts New Zealand, is focused on showcasing a range of residential, rural and commercial property and development projects directly to potential buyers in the world’s fastest growing economy.
Harcourts Cooper & Co Managing Director Martin Cooper says the August marketing mission includes presentations to more than 1000 invited high net worth individuals in China who have shown an interest in investing or living in New Zealand, with a website (www.shanghai2010.co.nz) and a special Harcourts Bluebook translated into Mandarin amongst the supporting material.
As he explains, through sources including successful Harcourts Albany Sales Consultant Matty Ma, Cooper & Co has access to…
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Harcourts acquisition sees group add Mairangi Bay office
February 3rd, 2010Harcourts’ franchise Cooper and Co Real Estate Ltd has increased its North Shore operation to eight offices through the acquisition of an established Mairangi Bay-based business which was formerly part of another international real estate group.
Cooper & Co Principal Officer and Managing Director Martin Cooper says the purchase of Realty Solutions Limited will see the two companies combining forces under the Harcourts brand.
Mr Cooper, who has purchased the company along with his business partners in Cooper & Co, explains the acquisition enables Harcourts to strengthen its position in the local market, achieve economies of scale and gain some excellent real estate professionals, including the founder of Realty Solutions Limited Robyn Coles.
“Robyn has extensive experience in the industry and is a real estate identity on the North Shore so we’re delighted she will be the manager of Harcourts Mairangi Bay and that she and her team, which includes 12 sales consultants and…
