Straight-talking Steve Miles knows the property industry on Waiheke Island well. A resident for 27 years, he worked in the island’s thriving construction industry specialising in stone and plaster work.

Steve Miles knows the property market well and has been selling real estate on Waiheke approaching eight years now.

A resident since 1988, he initially commuted on the famously slow wooden ferries.

Identifying an opportunity within the island’s thriving construction industry he started his own businesses, eventually specialising as a stonemason and solid plasterer.

Having worked on many prestigious projects on and off the island Steve was well known for quality work. He brings the same attention to detail and a wealth of knowledge about all things property to his role within the real estate industry. He is well placed to advise for the best way to prepare your property for a competitive market.

I like to suggest simple and cost effective ways to maximise the appeal of a vendor’s property to prospective buyers. It can reduce the time on the market and help to achieve a more favourable outcome.

His down-to-earth and good-natured approach combined with a sense of humour will appeal to many property owners and buyers alike.

I am plain-speaking and direct, I like to keep things as simple as possible. Sometimes we have to tell it how it is, allowing our vendors to make informed decisions

He is keen to promote the island lifestyle to newcomers.

I lived on Guernsey before I came to New Zealand. Islands are like big villages, it’s a relaxed lifestyle here and you can quickly get to know people.

There’s a good community and it’s great for bringing up kids.

A father of four, all of whom were schooled on the island, Steve enjoys walking and cycling when he’s not in the office, he also finds time for his other passions, cartooning and sculpting.

If you happen to be in Wellington, you’ll see his work on the foundation stone at Te Papa Museum, unveiled by the then Prime Minister Jim Bolger.