Your Home Is Our Home

Caring for Every Detail as if It Were Our Own.

I treat your home like it’s my own.

Hey my name is Leigh Richmond and I started Abode, a boutique property management agency, in 2009 with the desire to do things differently and create a stress-free process for my clients.

People-first approach: Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, your needs always come first with personalized, hands-on service.
Local expertise: With 10+ years in Westmere and experience across Auckland, I understand what works in each unique suburb.
Professional care: Passionate, detail-oriented, and experienced — I’ll manage your property as if it were my own.

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Your Local Expert with a Personal Touch

Local

Leigh knows the ins and outs of Auckland City suburbs. This means she understands the true value that the homes in our area can bring, and knows how to advertise your property’s best features to attract the right tenants.

Experienced

Leigh has over 10 years of experience in providing personalised and efficient property management services. She understands that every home is unique and everyone has different requirements. That’s why she tailors our services to work with you by understanding your specific needs.

Friendly & Professional

As a boutique property management agency, Leigh prides herself on getting to know her property owners and tenants personally. She develops a good relationship with her clients where they feel comfortable and confident in her management. You can rely on Leigh to take good care of your home.

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Property Inspections – what are we looking for?

Maintaining regular property inspections is the key to managing your rental property well. It’s a great opportunity to check that everything is in working order, to establish if there are any issues or damage and also an opportunity to get to know your...

The Auckland Rental Market

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the flattening off of rent levels across Auckland, and although through the winter months the market is traditionally very quiet, rent levels remain strong. Fixed term rental agreements offer great security...

Residential Tenancy Act changes, and how it will affect you

We know having a warm, dry and safe house is the best environment for its occupants, and changes to the Residential Tenancy Act are working towards that outcome. As a landlord these changes will impact you and it’s important that you are aware of the...

What Our Clients Are Saying

“Leigh is a local and knows the market well, which is why we felt like we could really trust her.”

— Angela Hall

“Since I was living out of Auckland, I was looking for someone that was honest and reliable to manage my home. I went with Leigh because she fit those qualities and had a more hands-on and proactive approach, compared to others.”

— Bev Andrews

“We decided to go with Leigh because of her integrity and that we felt like we could trust her with our home.”

— Larne Edmeades

“I needed a property manager for my home whom I could rely on, and who was organised enough to deal with any issues immediately. Upon meeting with Leigh, I felt that I could trust her because of her knowledge of the market and area.”

— Trevor Bayly

“Leigh really goes the extra mile to make sure our home and our tenants are happy. Nothing is every too big of a problem for her.”

— Angela Hall

“What makes Leigh different to others is her personal approach to managing my home. She has a very bubbly personality and is always upfront and honest. It’s her boutique management style and her knowledge of the area that makes her stand out.”

— Bev Andrews

“Whenever there are any issues or concerns, Leigh is always prompt in resolving them. She truly exceeds the performance of previous property managers we’ve used and I think that comes down to her local knowledge and experience.”

— Larne Edmeades

“Leigh is an excellent property manager because she has a thorough process for letting tenants in and she is very rigorous in her property inspections. She seems to develop a good relationship with the tenants, which means I don’t have to worry about anything.”

— Trevor Bayly

“We feel very comfortable with Leigh managing our home in Auckland, now that we’re living in Christchurch. She is always very proactive in solving any problems that arise and her regular updates give us peace of mind. She is brilliant because we don’t have to worry about anything and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional property manager.”

— Angela Hall

Abode is a boutique property management agency base d in Westmere, founded by Leigh Richmond. With over 10 years of experience, Leigh understands what is needed to successfully manage your property.

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