ABOUT US

Every Kiwi family deserves
a fair shot at homeownership

Property Pioneers exists because the housing market has forgotten about everyday Kiwis. We're here to change that — one home, one family, one community at a time.

Why We Started This

We Saw a Problem That Needed Solving

We started out buying tired old homes, doing them up, and selling them on. It was a solid business — but the more time we spent in the market, the more we saw something that didn't sit right.

Good people were getting shut out. Homes were going to whoever could stretch the furthest, not the families who actually needed a place to live.

So we changed our approach. Instead of selling straight to the open market, we set out to do up good homes beautifully — character kept, warm and dry — and offer them first to the families on our buyer list, at the price an independent registered valuer puts on the home. No pressure, just a fair shot at a home. That's how Property Pioneers was born.

What Drives Us Every Day

Our principles aren't just marketing — they guide every decision

Honest Pricing — Every home gets an independent registered valuation, and buyers can see it. Families on our buyer list get first look at that price, before the home goes to the open market.
Quality Work — Every home is renovated to Healthy Homes standards, with the character kept and the job done properly — warm, dry and safe, not a quick fix that causes problems later.
Real Impact — We measure success by families helped into a home of their own, not just profit.
Local Craft — We work with skilled local builders and tradies who know their communities and take real pride in their work.

Renovated living room at 24A Bert Wilson Place, Cockle Bay

Meet the Team Behind Every Home

Jim Dodd

Co-Founder & Head of Property

"I've spent years in Kiwi property, and Pioneers is about making sure good people don't get shut out. Every family deserves a fair shot at a home they can be proud of."

Delsey Daruwalla

Co-Founder & Head of Operations

"Structure gives freedom. Behind every renovation is a system, a team, and a family waiting for the keys — my job is to make sure it all runs smoothly, so we keep our promises on price and quality."

James Neilson-Watt

Co-Founder & Head of Customer Experience

"Pioneers is the part of my career I'm proudest of — a fairer way for everyday families to buy a quality home they can be proud of, without the stress."

Building Something Bigger Than Ourselves

Our vision is simple: a New Zealand where everyday Kiwis can buy quality homes at fair prices — homes they're proud of, in communities that thrive.

We're growing across New Zealand, working with skilled local builders and tradies who share our values — not to be the biggest property company, but because every community deserves access to quality, fairly priced homes.

This isn't about us. It's about building a model that works for everyone — families, builders, communities — and proving a business can do right by the people it serves.

Ready to find your home?

Let's find you a home you'll be proud of

Tell us your budget, the area you want, and what matters most — we'll go find it, and you'll be first to know when a home matches.

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