MATTHEW & CO REAL ESTATE - Key Persons


Gavin Howells

Having been born and lived his entire life in the district Gavin has a wide and in depth local knowledge. He has served in the Stratford Volunteer Fire Brigade for 26 years, played rugby and spent many years on the local golf course. Gavin and his wife Irene also currently own and run the local service station and with their family have played a big part in the community across clubs, services and charities. Having grown up on the family farm at Cardiff, Gavin has a sound knowledge of farming and is enthusiastic and driven to assist people into their first or next farm. You will be impressed with Gavin's attentive approach and professionalism. If you are wanting to buy or sell rural properties ring Gavin today.

Georgina Stieller-Doyle

Georgina has been working in the Real Estate industry for over 3 years now as an administrative receptionist for Matthew & Co Real Estate. It is in this position working alongside other salespeople that has sparked her interest in the Real Estate field. Having recently passed her Real Estate papers to become a licensed Salesperson, Georgina is qualified and ready to help her clients and customers. Born and raised in Stratford, Georgina knows the central Taranaki region well and is very passionate about making your buying or selling process as stress free as possible. Georgina is focused on getting the best results for her clients in a friendly and professional manner. Georgina is here to help you!

Linley MacDonald

Linley comes to us with 8 years experience in real estate. As well as being a licensed salesperson under the REA, Linley holds her managers licence which she obtained early in 2020. Prior to entering the Real Estate profession, Linley has a background in banking and customer services, drawing on this experience to maintain a good relationship with leaders and lawyers alike making dealing with various professionals involved in the process significantly easier.

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Nicole McDonald

After beginning her working life as a jockey, Nicole is perhaps the best example of how great things come in small packages, particularly in real estate. Nicole has been working in the industry for over ten years and selling for the last eight since establishing the company with her husband Matthew. You will find Nicole's positive attitude refreshing and her 'never give up' approach bodes well for bringing real estate deals to conclusion. Nicole's eye for tasteful homes, her local knowledge and experience in finding clients their next home is unmatched in a town she has grown up in. For a positive, hardworking agent contact Nicole today for all of your real estate needs.