testimonials
“Ian has recently managed to complete several maintenance projects to my great satisfaction. My leaky gutters have been fixed with a couple of clever methods, a long balustrade and a 9 pane window frame have been repaired and prepared for painting and the underside of the corrugated iron roof over my veranda painted. He efficiently organised the labour requirements around the unpredictable spring weather and kept in touch so that I knew when to expect him or his helpers. I recommend him for all those bothersome chores which builders or plumbers don’t want to do.”
Vanessa, Greenlane
“Ian helped my clients take that final step in preparing the property for market and ultimately, in being able to let go. His calm, professional approach made a difficult process feel manageable. I recommend Estate Assist for tricky situations and supporting family members who live out of town.”
Tim Goulding
“We have been so impressed with Ian from Property Prep and the help he has given us in preparing our property for the market. Throughout the past few weeks in our work together I have found him extremely professional, flexible and considerate. He is also very honest and upfront about the costs and how to go about certain jobs. It’s been a pleasure to work with him and I would not hesitate to recommend his work to others.”
Jenni, St Heliers
“Ian has completely reworked our back yard from a weedy, unattractive garden, to a beautiful, lush outdoor living space, where we now actually like to spend time. Ian’s design ideas were well thought out, right down to the plants and bark used. Thanks Ian – we’ll definitely be using your Market Ready services for future properties!”
Clint & Cathryn, Mt Albert
“Ian worked on my house and garden over a six day period. I was very impressed with the service received. Ian is a pleasant, very approachable and talented and a very hard worker. He managed the project and organised other tradesmen flawlessly. My garden has been completely transformed, not only is the standard of work good, but Ian’s creativity brought the garden to life. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Ian for any work on houses or gardens. As a result of his excellent performance, Ian will continue to work for me on our house and garden to maintain the wonderful work he has created.”
Angela, Remuera
“We came across Market Ready’s brochure one day when we were looking to get our house ready to sell. It seemed to us that this was the perfect “one stop shop“ to prepare our house to be in top condition. Ian was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to what we needed to do to get the best possible price for our family home. His trades people are of exceptional standard and we are absolutely delighted with the final result. We can highly recommend Ian and his team.”
“Working with Ian has been a impressive experience. His sensitivity and professionalism in managing a delicate auction set a high standard and resulted in our most successful on-site auction in recent times. We look forward to teaming up with Ian and the Estate Assist team again.”
Andrew Grigg, Cordy’s
“Ian and his team were an invaluable asset in preparing properties for market. Their meticulous oversight of subcontractors and trades ensured every detail was handled with precision. From seamless coordination to consistent updates, their professionalism transformed each property.”
Paul Sissons, NZ Sotheby’s International Realty
“From start to finish, Ian was very professional—organised, proactive, and attentive to every detail. He helped manage everything from coordinating all tradies through to staging and ensuring that every task was completed on time. The property was market-ready and exceeded my expectations.”
Georgina Mathiesons
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