I had the pleasure of working with Debby and Mathew during my recent home purchase and I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, dedication and genuine care throughout the entire process.

From my first visit to the open home, I was welcomed with warmth and provided with detailed, transparent information about the property. Both Debby and Mathew took the time to answer all my questions patiently and thoroughly, which gave me great confidence as a potential buyer.

When I needed to sign a variation to the agreement, they were proactive and efficient in liaising with the vendor, ensuring that my needs were addressed in a timely manner. During the building inspection, Debby thoughtfully took the vendor to observe the auction process so they could better understand what to expect, while Mathew remained at the property and patiently supported the inspection process from start to finish.

The night before the auction, Debby went above and beyond, continuing to assist me after hours to obtain documents and review important details. On auction day, their guidance and support were instrumental in helping me secure the home I truly loved at a price I was very happy with.

With over a decade of experience working in the property industry myself, I can confidently say that Debby and Mathew stand out as truly exceptional professionals. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone—buyers, sellers, or investors seeking a trustworthy and dedicated team to guide them through the real estate journey.

Throughout the journey, I was consistently impressed by their integrity, responsiveness and passion for their work. Their level of service far exceeded my expectations and I am deeply grateful for their help.

I truly appreciate all the support I received from Debby and Mathew. Their professionalism, care and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They are not only knowledgeable and reliable, but also genuinely committed to achieving the best outcome for their clients. I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for outstanding real estate service—you will be in excellent hands.

We are delighted to have engaged Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill of Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay to sell our investment property in Torbay.

Debby and Mat met with us on several occasions before coming to the market, guiding us carefully towards preparing the property for sale by auction. We had just come to the market when the LIM Report arrived highlighting an issue that took us by complete surprise. When we purchased the property in 2018, the LIM was clean, so it was a complete shock to find an issue appeared in the 2024 report.

Debby and Mat set to work straightaway mobilising all contacts possible to resolve the problem. Debby’s persistence with council was unwavering. She was adamant there had been a clerical error made by Council and she was right. Within two weeks we had the matter resolved and a clean LIM Report issued enabling us to sell our property for more than what we had expected.

We are grateful to Debby and Mat for their hard work and diligence throughout the sale process resulting in an excellent outcome for us. We could not have done this without them. Thank you, Debby and Mat!! ~ Matthew and Bona Choi

Debby and Mat were absolutely exceptional in selling our house. Their professionalism, deep market knowledge and dedication were truly impressive.

They took the time to understand our needs, guided us through every step and kept us informed throughout the process. Their marketing strategy was exceptional, attracting a record number of potential buyers. They reassured us when we got overwhelmed with the process and thanks to their expertise and commitment we were delighted with the outcome.

We are incredibly grateful to Debby and Mat for going above and beyond to achieve a fantastic result. Their hard work and dedication make them the perfect choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a home - we highly recommend them!

Buying my first home was a breeze, thanks to Debby and Mathew!! They went above and beyond to make the process smooth and stress-free. Their expertise was invaluable, and they even took the extra step of working with the Body Corporate to explore options that fitted my needs. I’m so grateful for their dedication and support - thank you both for an exceptional experience!

Debby is absolutely AMAZING! I felt I was in the best possible hands throughout the selling process because of her outstanding professionalism, expertise and industry knowledge. Debby gave great advice, which was important to me as I was conducting the sale from outside New Zealand. I trusted her excellent judgement at every step, and always felt she had my best interests at heart. Debby builds great relationships, is a fantastic communicator and gets things done super-efficiently. I could not have been happier with the outcome of my sale, thanks to Debby!

"Such a Saint" 5 stars ...Debby went above and beyond to help us buy our first home! Her professionalism and dedication was evident right from the start. She understood exactly what we needed and wanted in a home. She was extremely patient and took the time to show us numerous properties just so we could find the right one. Even going the extra mile to view properties in advance to make sure they ticked all my box's. It was certainly a long journey getting to this point but Debby's expertise and sound advice were instrumental in helping us achieve our goal and find our forever home. We can't thank her enough!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Barfoot & Thompson Mairangi Bay, while selling our property, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Their professionalism, deep understanding of the market and unwavering dedication to achieving the best outcome for us as the vendors was truly commendable. We would not hesitate to recommend them as selling or buying salespeople for anyone in the market.

Debby and Mat were recommended to me to help me purchase my home when I arrived in New Zealand five years ago. So when circumstances dictated that it was time to sell, I went straight back to them. Debby took point, provided me information and direction every step of the way, with Mat providing back up – even taking it on the chin when I lost my rag over something completely out of his control ☹.

They sold my home in record time, beyond expectations, and I can only recommend them as a pair who work incredibly well together and work incredibly hard for you as their client. Their honesty and integrity is valued and appreciated.

Debby and Mathew worked tirelessly to sell my house in a very difficult market. They were truly professional in every aspect of their work, making sure I was kept informed at all times and always protecting me.

They both have great integrity, communication skills and a good sense of humour. (Mat even mowed my lawns for me when my lawn man let me down.)

I highly recommend them to anyone wanting honest and trustworthy people to sell their property.

Debby and Mat were brilliant from the moment we walked into the first open home. They made us feel welcome and provided us with all of the info we needed to know. Within the first few minutes of meeting them, we were at ease and able to get honest and transparent answers to all of the questions we had.

As first time buyers in New Zealand as well as first time auction buyers, we felt considerably out of our comfort zone. Debby and Mat guided us through the process, discussing potential advantages and disadvantages of the house, our actions and everything in between. Having conducted most of our conversations with Debby, I have no doubt that she strives to get the best outcomes for her buyers and sellers. She is open and honest and operates with the highest level of integrity - and really knows her stuff!

Debby, in particular, supported us through the process from start to finish, and when things got a bit choppy, she was amazing! Her knowledge, experience and advice was invaluable, and now we are packing to move into our new home. I have the utmost trust in Debby; she is one in a million and we couldn't recommend her and Mat more highly as the best agents on the Shore - if not the North Island! Thanks both, for helping to find us and the kids our perfect home.

We first came across Debby and Mat when we arrived from the UK in search of a family home in Murrays Bay in 2009. Agents come and go, but living locally meant that we often came across Debby and Mat out and about in the Bays, and while they weren’t able to assist with our first purchase, we were in no doubt who to approach when it came to selling the family home.

They have both been a pleasure to work with, providing assistance over and above what was expected in selling our home. They made everything so easy and stress-free, providing additional support and guidance (and a shoulder to cry on) when we “hit the odd speed bump” along the way.

Their level of professionalism was exceptional and they delivered on all that was promised. Debby and Mat have certainly exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier with the two of them.

We would wholeheartedly recommend them if you were looking to sell your home. Thanks Debby and Mat - you are awesome.

Debby and Mat recently marketed and sold our family home. They both went above and beyond what we expected of them to achieve the best possible result for the sale. Debby’s contacts (builders, painters, home-stagers, and photographers) were highly skilled and reliable and as a team, worked together to make our house shine.

Where our house was lacking in paperwork at Council, they helped us to rectify the issue and when unavoidable hurdles occurred, they guided us and the potential buyers, over the hurdles.

Debby and Mat were kind and generous. They responded quickly and completely to all our queries. We felt respected and supported throughout. They looked after our house and helped it to achieve its best value.

I had full confidence in their abilities and learned to ‘trust the process’ (one of Debby’s catchphrases). In trusting both Debby and Mat, it made the process much less stressful. From the first meeting, I believed they would look after and protect the value of our house. ‘No fire sale here’ (another of Debby’s catchphrases) and they did as they promised.

Thank you, Debby, and Mat. You have a 5-star recommendation from me ~

“We recently purchased a home Debby and Mat were marketing. Despite visiting multiple times with multiple members of our families (showing our hand much?), we were always greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from both.  They endeavoured to answer all our questions and find solutions to any ideas we raised. Communication and support were great and made a very exciting purchase even more enjoyable. Thanks so much, Debby and Mat."

Debby and Mat came recommended by a former neighbour. They are a highly professional, husband and wife team who worked tirelessly with us to transform our much-loved family home into a glistening showpiece. Throughout the sales process, they went above and beyond, attending to every detail with exemplary communication. On auction day, Debby deployed her considerable negotiation skills to work with buyers to achieve a price level at which we were comfortable to sell. Our cherished home is now owned by a young family who we know, will enjoy it as much as we did. Thank you, Deb and Mat for being there for us and for your expert curation of this major transition in our lives.

"Debby and Mat, I wanted to say a big thank you for finding my new home, in my dream location. Having worked together before, you knew exactly what I wanted and you were both determined to find it for me. Yes, it’s taken time and we’ve looked at many offerings, but your perseverance has certainly paid off, for which I cannot thank you enough.

Throughout the process, your professionalism, dedication, and communication have been faultless. You are a great team, that delivers. Thanks again Debby & Mat ~

"When the time came to sell my house of 17 years, I was very fortunate to have Debby and her partner Mat to help me through the marketing and selling of my property. They were very thorough in the details and the processes that needed to be navigated, as well as very patient in the explanations and assistance that helped me with making decisions along the way. Through it all, I found their communication and advice to be very valuable and much appreciated, going the "extra mile" with both the buyer and myself to complete a successful transaction."

"We much appreciate the great support from Debby and Mathew, who have just helped us to buy our dream property in a quick and smooth way. While helping us prepare the documents for the auction, they didn't mind the obstacles, even though they had to work in the late evening. The negotiation stage would never have succeeded without their smart coordination with the vendor and us. I'm very pleased to recommend Debby and Mathew to my friends who are looking for their favorite houses at the moment."

“Debby had sold property for us in the past, so we didn’t hesitate to choose Debby and Mat again. We valued their professional approach to the sale of our property combined with clear explanations, regular updates and their hard work ethic. Their support and experience was invaluable throughout the marketing and sale process.

We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in future.”

Debby and Mat were highly motivated salespeople working on our behalf. They are super experienced and consequently present with attention to detail. There was excellent communication throughout our selling process… and as a result, we are very happy vendors.

As a busy working couple, Debby’s team made the process of selling go very smoothly. They always made sure to keep us updated and communicate with us regularly. Thank you for making this experience a great one for us! I would recommend Debby and her team for selling or buying due to her patience and commitment to satisfying both parties.

Debby and Mat recently helped us to secure a home for our growing family, and we could not be happier with the service they provided. Both Debby and Mat were approachable, knowledgeable, professional and above all, patient; while this buying experience was vastly different from our first, we felt entirely supported throughout the process – they were always quick to answer questions, proactively kept us informed on the buying process, and regularly went above and beyond for us, allowing last-minute property viewings and bringing forms to us where we couldn’t make it into their offices. They were an invaluable help to us on auction day and set up a totally smooth transition into the settlement stage. We would absolutely recommend Debby and Mat to anyone looking to buy a home – first or otherwise – their expertise and dedication are second-to-none and we are extremely grateful to them.

“Debby and Mathew were fantastic, transparent and very helpful with buying our home on the North Shore. They were attentive, communicative and accommodating throughout the process. We felt we were supported throughout the process and we felt they always had our best interests through the negotiation process. We would highly recommended them as realtors.”

A huge thank you to Debby and Mat for the very professional way you marketed our property. You were both extremely helpful from the start, acting with honesty and integrity, working hard to achieve the best possible outcome. You were a great team, very easy to work with, providing excellent communication via weekly status reports and market research. Your help, reassurance and encouragement on auction day was also much appreciated.

We would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone wishing to sell their home.

We would highly recommend Debby and Mat to anyone wanting a great real estate salesperson. They are professional, honest with integrity, working so hard to achieve the best possible outcome and so ready to help in any way.

Thank you Debby and Mat, for the very professional way you marketed and worked through the selling of our home during Level 3 pandemic restrictions!! The preparation of having assistance from Vivienne of Ultimate Home Staging was awesome, plus the video and photos all worked together for a great result. We also appreciated the excellent communication throughout. An amazing sale in the space of one week, for which we are most thankful.

We found Debby Candy-Gill very professional and extremely helpful from the start. When Debby first visited our house, she was really thorough and gave us lots of tips on what we could do to get our house ready for sale. Debby also helped us look at many houses and provided us with honest advice on positives and negatives, in comparison to our current house. We found Debby very patient and helpful at sharing lots of contacts to assist us to prepare our house for sale.

Debby is very hardworking, honest and represented us well as the vendor at the same time as being fair to the buyers. She was always quick and responsive to any queries. It was a difficult time when our house was put on the market as we were in Covid Level 3, which meant there were a number of restrictions. Debby ensured all the paperwork was completed and listened to our feedback, to ensure everything was ready in time. There was a lot of interest in our house and Debby and Mat did a great job of scheduling and meeting the buyers. We are grateful for Debby and Mat’s assistance throughout the process and are happy with the great result that was achieved in the end. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others wanting to sell their home.

Following on from observing Debby and Mat manage the sale process for another apartment in our building in 2020, I selected them to market and auction my own apartment in mid-2021. I could not have been happier with all the behind the scenes work preparing for the marketing effort, advising on advertising requirements, arranging photography, print and digital media with excellent focus on every detail. Unexpectedly the lockdown hit in August just after the market launch of the property. Obviously this created a great deal of uncertainty and disruption. Debby, Mat, the Mairangi Bay Management, together with the auctioneer worked really hard to keep the process on course and a successful “virtual” auction was completed under difficult lockdown conditions. Key to this was their excellent communications with me. Thank you, Debby and Mat.

Debby and Mat make a great team and were amazing to work with. They were extremely thorough and professional and maintained excellent communication with us throughout the whole process. Through their hard work and dedication, we achieved an amazing result on the sale of our house, and we can’t thank them enough.

WHAT a pleasure to have Debby and Mat market and sell my beautiful home. To deal with such professional, efficient, honest, and reliable people was just a breath of fresh air. Both Mat and Debby took the load off my shoulders when I was going through the emotional stress of making one of the biggest decisions of my life.

I can only say one thing and that is THANK YOU to both of you!! You did an amazing job. The whole process went smoothly and easily. What more can one ask for at a time like this? And to have achieved such a brilliant outcome was just amazing.

I would recommend Debby and Mat to each and every person going through the sale process.

We commissioned Debby-Candy Gill to sell our property at auction in August 2021. Together with Mathew Gill she handled the process seamlessly and professionally with a friendly and relaxed attitude. We received good advice and the process was well explained right through to the auction which was done online two days into Lockdown.

We feel they worked tirelessly to achieve a very good outcome for us at auction time and we are sure that the advice to stage the property worked well in our favour.

We would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to sell their property.

Debby Candy-Gill sold us our home just over a decade ago. Even though she was working for the seller as the listing salesperson at the time, as the buyers we found her friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We kept in touch with Debby over the last 10 years, off-and-on asking for a valuation and whether it was a good time to sell after we moved overseas. Debby always provided excellent advice and we never felt pressured to sell. She actually advised the opposite based on the market’s direction at the time. When we finally decided to sell, Debby and Mat were incredible to work with. We needed to be on the market quickly and they had everything ready to go, and on the market in under a week from first contact. Throughout the whole process Debby and Mat were approachable and available for advice at any time of the day and kept us informed on an almost daily basis on any progress. We’d like to commend them for their excellent communication and genuinely wanting the best deal for the seller - they advised us to hold out for a better offer multiple times. They went above-and-beyond our expectations and we would highly recommend this dynamic duo.

Debby Candy-Gill and Mat Gill were very professional, honest, knew the market and were great communicators as well as kind people. They went over and above what was expected, were reassuring and what I liked is, they attended all the weekly auctions so they had good knowledge on prices and what didn’t sell. I have PTSD and they were great communicators ensuring I didn’t get anxious unnecessarily and were kind. I trusted them implicitly. Thank you.

“We loved working with Debby and Mat, both on the sell side and purchase side. One thing which particularly stood out was the communication. We always knew where we were at and how things were tracking on the lead up to auction day. Would recommend this fun-loving duo and would definitely use them again!”

We first met Debby and Mathew when we attended their open home. Mathew greeted us at the door and ensured we gave our correct contact details for necessary follow-up, while Debby was inside to show us all the features and benefits of the home.

We liked the fact that they were organised and able to answer our questions. We felt we could trust them and that gave us confidence to move forward with our commitment to purchase our new home. Debby ensured we had all the information we needed to make our decision-making easy.

On auction day, Debby and Mathew were both there to help us secure ownership of our new home. They also helped us to negotiate with the owner of the property. As first-time buyers it was great to feel they were there to guide us. And for the final inspection, Debby and Mathew helped us to review the item and facilities one-by-one and told us how to use them correctly.

Thanks to Debby and Mathew, Rita and me manage to have our first property.

Thanks for the amazing service that both of you provided us when purchasing a home, and in helping us with selling the home, years later. We have found the advice was always spot-on and given in a professional manner based on real experience.

The attention to detail, weekly status reports, market research, ability to understand our needs, delivering in a timely manner and above all the trust established, has been amazing. We are thankful for the good service and will recommend both Debby and Mathew as the best real estate salespeople we have had the good fortune in dealing with over the years.

Recently Mat and Debby Candy-Gill sold our home in Murrays Bay and communication from start to finish was top notch. They understood and believed in the merits and value of our home and worked hard to maximise the sale price. Their prompt calls and hard work was appreciated, as were the thorough marketing reports each week. All in all, we were impressed with the effort Mat and Debby went to in working to achieve the best sale price at the time.

"Debby Candy-Gill and Mat Gill came into my home on that first meeting, and I immediately felt like I was not only in top professional, competent hands but I also felt I was with trusted friends! These two real estate agents work together to form a formidable duo and they worked tirelessly to help me to sell my house, and to get the best price possible. When I said I would like a certain price, they upped that price and got it for me - incredible! I cannot thank this couple enough for keeping me informed every step of the way and giving me help, advice and extra support when I needed it. Selling a family home is an emotional journey and quite a minefield for some of us, so having Debby and Mat behind me all the way meant I could rest easy at nights. I absolutely recommend these two people to anyone wanting to sell their home in the future!

Thank you, Debby and Mat, from the bottom of my heart."

Debby and Mat were extremely wonderful, helpful and hardworking during the whole process of selling our property. They were very well organised and did their best to give us the best result we could have hoped for. It was a pleasure to work with them and we would highly recommend both Debby and Mat to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a property.

"Debby and Mat are a power team! They made the whole process of selling our house easy, rewarding and stress-free, even during COVID-19 Level 3. All the way through the process we received exceptional communication from them covering all aspects. Their level of professionalism and care was out of this world and we always knew we were in good hands throughout the process. They went the extra mile."

"Debby and Mat. After working with you for a couple of years now, it gives me much pleasure to write this recommendation. Your knowledge, professionalism, dedication and devotion in every way during the selling process were much appreciated. Your attention to detail was excellent and your communication was amazing! We highly appreciate all your work during every step."

Thank you, Debby and Mat. You have been unbelievably helpful to Karen and I and we appreciate it very much. Your professionalism, honesty and support throughout the whole process of selling our property has been outstanding. At times it has been a daunting experience. Your competency and calmness lessened the stress. For that we say thank you.

Both you and Mat have delivered yet again! I am very satisfied with the strong auction result that was above all our expectations. I cannot recommend your services highly enough for the professionalism and great market insight you have demonstrated throughout the marketing process.

Also, a special thank you for all the help both of you have given to enable me to get the property to market, especially given that I live in Sydney, I could not have done it without you!

Thanks again and very best wishes.

We really appreciated Debby and Mat’s expert advice, professionalism and support in marketing and selling our property- especially as this was our first time selling in NZ. We are delighted with the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending them.

"Debby and Mat have been absolutely the most amazing agents we've been involved with through the process of selling our home. They were thorough, diligent and extremely easy to work with. They gave us confidence in getting a result and worked tirelessly to achieve this. We are very grateful and would recommend them to anyone contemplating selling or buying a home."

"Debby was excellent from the moment we first set up our inaugural meeting. She kept in touch without being pushy right up until we were ready to go to market. Professional and hard-working, she got more people through our three weeks of open homes than others had combined, in the previous six months! Despite the poor market conditions, she brought buyers to the auction and got us an excellent result on the day, even clinching a final few thousand extra as the hammer dropped.
Her team, including recommended cleaners, stagers and decorators were fairly priced and superb in delivery. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more friendly, professional, tenacious and diligent agent who succeeds where others had failed ...
If I ever want to move again, I'd invite her to sell my new property in the Bay"

'We were very impressed with the level of personal service from Debby and Mat. They were willing to work with our circumstances and understood our needs, gave us useful advice, worked hard, and achieved a very quick result" -

"Debby & Mathew. Your commitment, attention to detail, enthusiasm, skilled advice and experience guided us to a perfect result. We thoroughly recommend using your services."

"Debby helped us to purchase a new property. She struck a great balance of being patient to understand our needs whilst also persisting on behalf of her vendors. Taking the time to understand what was important to us enabled her to work through different options and reach a good outcome for both parties. She regularly kept us informed throughout the process which helped us to make a decision. She was both personable and professional"

"Debby and Mat could not have done more to achieve the sale of our home, particularly in a slower market. Right from our first meeting we knew that they would be thorough in working on our behalf, and leave no stone unturned. They treated both us and our home with respect, and nothing was a problem when we needed help in preparing for client viewings or requested privacy at times. Communication was excellent and we felt extremely well informed about the market and the process required to achieve a sale. There were times when things didn't quite go to plan, but Debby and Mat's drive, positive attitude, marketing knowledge and constant reassurance that all would be okay produced a great result in the end"

"Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill sold my home in three weeks. They are an awesome team. Nothing was too much trouble. Debby was thorough in everything and got the very best result for me. Mat was there helping me with anything and everything to get the house ready for market. Their service was exemplary and I will always employ them again"

It was a pleasure working with Debby and Mat over the last seven weeks or so resulting in the successful sale of our property in Sunnynook. Communication was prompt, frequent, honest and comprehensive, with great attention to all aspects of the marketing and sale. Advice on what was needed to prepare the house for sale was realistic and proved to be effective. As inexperienced sellers the guidance provided at each stage was much appreciated. We felt fully informed through the entire process. The marketing programme brought a range of prospective buyers to the auction and Debby worked hard with the Barfoot & Thompson team on the day to get a price both seller and buyer were happy with. We would definitely employ their skills again, they make a great team.

Debby was outstanding! A dedicated professional, a great communicator and hard-working. We followed her advice step by step and were thrilled with the sale on auction day. Such a pleasure to work with both of you. Thank you so much Debby and Mat.

Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Mairangi Bay office were a dream to work with. Efficient, pleasant and absolutely nothing was too much trouble for them. A difficult transaction, but without their help, we would not have sold. Can't recommend them enough.

"We wish to commend the husband and wife team of Debby Candy-Gill and Mathew Gill from Barfoot & Thompson, Mairangi Bay branch, who secured the sale of our home in Murrays Bay. This was done efficiently without fuss, and always with great courtesy. Their attention to detail was great, always punctual and we were happy to work through the process with them both. We wish them well in their future sales and would have no hesitation in recommending them to any prospective clients."

"Thank you, Debby and Mat for such a well run campaign to sell our home. We did appreciate the open communication and attention to detail, and the outcome speaks for itself. You are a great team and so pleasant to deal with."