Edita Andrijasevic from Raine & Horne helps Kelston homeowners understand their local market, reach the right buyers and sell with confidence.
Kelston offers some of West Auckland's best value on a land size basis — large sections at accessible prices, Western Line train access and a strong established community. The right agent knows how to present these assets to the buyers who will value them most.
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Kelston occupies a distinctive position in the West Auckland market. It is one of the few places in Auckland where buyers can still find genuinely large sections at prices accessible to first-home buyers and upgraders who have been outpriced elsewhere. That combination — section size relative to price — is Kelston's main draw, and it attracts buyers who know exactly what they are looking for.
The suburb also has one of West Auckland's most established Pasifika and Māori community networks, and many buyers specifically seek Kelston because they have family connections to the suburb and want to remain in the community. These are motivated, emotionally invested buyers who can move quickly when the right property appears.
A good Kelston campaign positions the property correctly within the Glen Eden / New Lynn comparison set that most buyers will also be looking at, reaches the community buyer network alongside the broader buyer pool, and makes the most of Kelston's section-size advantage in photography, copy and pricing. Edita Andrijasevic works across Kelston and surrounding West Auckland suburbs, bringing local knowledge and a genuine interest in getting the best outcome for each seller.
Edita Andrijasevic — Raine & Horne, Kelston & West Auckland
Licensed Salesperson (REAA 2008) · Licensee 20027060
Kelston's strengths are real — but they need to be understood and presented correctly. These are the things that matter most for Kelston sellers.
Kelston sections are large relative to price — this is the suburb's clearest competitive advantage over neighbouring areas at similar price points. Buyers who are specifically looking for land typically discover Kelston when they calculate how much they can get for their budget compared to Glen Eden or New Lynn. How the section is presented — flat usable space versus slope, garden condition, privacy, sun orientation — determines how many of those buyers convert to serious enquiry. Good section presentation before the campaign pays back in buyer excitement and offer strength.
Kelston station on the Western Line connects commuters to the CBD and inner-west suburbs. This is a genuine draw for buyers who want West Auckland pricing but need reliable weekday access to the city — a segment that has grown as fuel costs and traffic have made driving less attractive. Properties within easy walking distance of Kelston station appeal specifically to this buyer and should market train access as a key feature, not an afterthought. Buyers who discover the walk time on Google Maps convert faster than those who had to ask.
Kelston has one of Auckland's most established Pasifika and Māori communities, and a significant portion of buyers specifically seeking Kelston are doing so to live near family or within a familiar community network. These buyers are often motivated, emotionally committed to being in the suburb, and willing to act quickly when the right property appears. A campaign that reaches this buyer group through community channels alongside the standard portals and social media expands your pool in a way that generic real estate marketing rarely captures.
Almost all buyers looking in Kelston are simultaneously looking at Glen Eden and New Lynn. Glen Eden has stronger commercial amenity and access to the Waitakere Ranges; New Lynn has the major transport hub, LynnMall and stronger retail infrastructure. Kelston wins on section size and price. Knowing exactly how your property positions in this three-suburb comparison — and what makes it the right choice over the alternatives — helps set a price the buyer understands and accepts, rather than one they question and negotiate away from.
Kelston's relative affordability means first-home buyers are a real and active part of its buyer pool — and they often need more support through the process than experienced buyers. They are frequently pre-approved and ready to move, but may need time for due diligence, builders reports and LIM reviews. An agent who manages the open home to first-home buyer, follows up promptly and keeps them moving through the process without pressure converts more first-home enquiry into offers than one who treats them as lower-value prospects.
Kelston has consistent rental demand — from the local working community, families and short-term tenants — and investor buyers are a meaningful part of the market. Investors evaluate properties on yield, condition, rental history and capital growth outlook, not primarily on emotional connection. Presenting accurate rental figures alongside the ownership pitch — without inflating projections — attracts serious investor buyers and gives them the information they need to make a confident offer. Inflated yield claims attract sceptical investors who then discount heavily.
A successful Kelston sale starts with identifying who the right buyer is — first-home buyer, community buyer, investor, family upgrader — and building the campaign to reach them. Here is how Edita approaches it.
Edita starts with a genuine conversation about your situation, timeline and what outcome matters most. In Kelston especially, the seller's story often shapes which buyer the campaign targets.
Edita assesses your Kelston property against genuine comparables — same section character, similar dwelling, similar condition and location. Kelston's section-size advantage means land area matters significantly in the valuation.
In Kelston, section condition is as important as interior presentation. Edita advises on what to address before the campaign — garden, flat usable areas, fencing, outdoor structures — so buyers see the full land value immediately.
Edita identifies which buyer type is most likely to pay the most for your specific property, and builds the campaign pitch and distribution strategy around reaching them — community networks, first-home buyer channels or investor audiences as appropriate.
Edita recommends the sale method that suits the current market and your specific property. She explains the reasoning clearly so you make an informed decision.
Edita follows up with every attending buyer, understands where they are in the process, and reports back to you with honest, actionable feedback after every open home.
Edita manages the negotiation calmly and strategically — understanding buyer motivation and conditions, and protecting your price without unnecessary concessions.
Kelston buyers compare across Glen Eden and New Lynn at the same time. Edita works across all three and understands exactly how buyers in this part of West Auckland weigh up section size, train access, amenity and price.
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021 765 234 edita.andrijasevic@blockhousebay.rh.co.nzKelston's buyer pool comes from multiple places — first-home buyers researching on social media, community buyers connected through family networks, investors tracking yield, and upgraders comparing West Auckland suburbs online. Standard portal listings reach only the buyers already actively searching. Raine & Horne Amplify puts your Kelston property in front of all of these segments across social media, video and digital channels.
In a suburb where community connection and word-of-mouth matter alongside formal property marketing, a campaign that reaches buyers wherever they are — not just where agents usually look — creates the buyer competition that produces your best result.
Questions Kelston homeowners ask when comparing real estate agents before deciding who to sell with.
The best real estate agent in Kelston understands the suburb's specific buyer segments — first-home buyers, community buyers, investors and family upgraders — and knows how to present Kelston's land-size advantage honestly and compellingly to whichever buyer will value your property most. Edita Andrijasevic from Raine & Horne works across Kelston and surrounding West Auckland suburbs, with a 5.0 Google rating from 49 local sellers and buyers.
Kelston attracts first-home buyers drawn by relative affordability and section size; family buyers upgrading and specifically seeking larger sections than comparable price points elsewhere offer; investors attracted by yield and consistent rental demand; and community buyers with established Pasifika and Māori family connections to the suburb who specifically want to buy in Kelston rather than anywhere else. The Western Line train connection also attracts commuter buyers from outside the immediate area.
Buyers in Kelston almost always compare with Glen Eden and New Lynn simultaneously. Glen Eden has stronger access to the Waitakere Ranges and slightly more commercial character; New Lynn has major transport infrastructure, LynnMall and stronger retail amenity. Kelston's competitive position is section size at its price point — buyers who are specifically looking for land and are price-sensitive often land in Kelston because it offers the most land per dollar in this part of West Auckland. Understanding and marketing this clearly is one of the key things a good Kelston agent does.
Kelston station on the Western Line is a genuine draw for commuter buyers who want West Auckland pricing with reliable CBD access. Properties with good walkability to Kelston station should market train access explicitly — buyers who find out about it on Google Maps after an open home are less impressed than those who discovered it as a feature in the listing. The station creates a specific and motivated buyer segment that's worth targeting directly.
Kelston is generally one of West Auckland's more accessible suburbs on a per-property basis, with section sizes that can make it competitive in terms of land value relative to price. For a realistic current appraisal of your specific Kelston property, contact Edita for a free local assessment based on comparable recent sales.
Yes. Kelston is one of Edita's active areas within West Auckland. She works across Kelston, Glen Eden, New Lynn, Glendene, Blockhouse Bay, Green Bay, Titirangi, Lynfield, Mount Roskill, New Windsor and Avondale. Her Raine & Horne office is based at 9 Sheridan Drive, New Lynn — a short distance from Kelston.
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