Wanaka, Queenstown & Arrowtown Buyers Advocate
Dedicated buyer's agent opening doors to the Queenstown, Arrowtown & Wanaka property market since 2014.
Wanaka & Queenstown's professional buyers agent Nicky Ramsden.
Nicky is committed to forging genuine, honest and exceptional relationships with her clients, delivering a highly valued expert service while working respectfully alongside all parties in the process - always with complete discretion.
Why Choose Buyer's Agent NZ?
Buyer’s Agent NZ™ is an independent, boutique property buyers agency with proven results in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka real estate.
The first established and only dedicated buyer’s agent for Wanaka, Arrowtown and Queenstown. Nicky founded Buyer’s Agent NZ™ in 2014 to make the property-buying process smooth, simple, successful and enjoyable for you, the buyer.
As a Buyers Agent I will work with you to establish a detailed brief focussed very specifically on who you are, how you live and the unique to you, ways that this property is to support & enhance your lifestyle.
My search for YOU will expose you to the entire depth & breadth of the market – including both on and off market properties.
Over the past 2 years over 60% of the properties I have purchased have been off market. I use my local knowledge, from living here since 2002, depth of 12 years experience and team of local experts to evaluate reasons why and most importantly WHY NOT to pursue a property. Taking emotion out of the equation is imperative.
60% of properties found off market
10+ years of successful purchases
100% local & committed to finding your perfect property
WHO WE ARE
Nicky is a property search agent who will help you find the right Wanaka, Queenstown or Arrowtown property.
What we do
We help you secure the ideal Wanaka, Arrowtown or Queenstown property, beyond what is publicly available.
Why use a buyer's agent
While sellers have their own agents looking out for their interests, a buyer’s agent is focused solely on your needs.
Have questions?
A good buyer’s agent saves you time, stress and money. Check out our FAQs for more info.
“It’s rare that my expectations are met, let alone exceeded. Nicky exceeded my expectations and more.”
Sarah Bashford
Exclusive Benefits
Working with the most experienced buyer's agent in Central Lakes.
I help you with every aspect of your property purchase, from search to settlement.
I work for YOU
I find properties for buyers – I don’t sell real estate.
Search advantage
I have the local intel and market knowledge to be able to source a greater choice of properties that fit your brief, including off market and pre market properties.
Timeliness
I am first out of the blocks – your eyes and ears on the ground ready to act fast when required. The best properties sell quickly.
Due diligence
Save money
my knowledge of how to structure an offer combined with my 12 plus years of negotiating experience work in your favour. I am able to advise on the optimal buying strategy, by understanding the stage of the market cycle and speed at which to act, including knowledge of exposure that a property has previously had to the market.
Don’t miss out
I understand each agents selling style. Not all agents methods are equal. The cost of missing out can’t be overlooked.
Buy with confidence
I analyse recent sales figures and have the most up to date feel for the stage of the market. I am reviewing and discussing recent sales on a daily basis.
Make informed decisions
Utilising the team of experts at my fingertips, the same ones that the savvy locals use – tax consultants, lawyers, finance advisers, mortgage advisers, planners, architects, property managers, landscape architects, interior designers.
Local, insider knowledge
Supported by extensive networks and 23 years living in the region. Not all properties are built equally. I have an understanding of the common construction methods, who the builders and developers are and uncover the history of a property. Knowing who to pick up the phone and talk to is crucial if in doubt.
Exclusive representation
No duplicate searches – my aim is to secure a property at the most competitive price.
Confidentiality and discretion
Essential in the business side of real estate buying.
Working with Nicky, or, to be more precise, having Nicky agree to collaborate with us, was an absolute pleasure.
Denise
Thanks to Nicky, I have been able to purchase my dream property near Wanaka.
Sarah-Jane
Nicky’s value proposition and service far exceeded our expectations.
Mark and Liesl
We have had the utmost pleasure in using Nicky Ramsden at Buyers Agent as our agent when purchasing our dream retirement/ holiday home in Central Otago.
Doug & Leigh
We are thrilled to have just completed the purchase of our ideal home, with thanks to Nicky.
Simon and Jo
Nicky saved us a lot of time and energy. We would highly recommend Nicky and her buyers agent services.
Wellington buyers
MEET YOUR EXPERT
Wanaka buyer's agent Nicky Ramsden
Nicky Ramsden, the Director of Buyer’s Agent NZ, has called Wanaka home since 2002.
With over two decades of local knowledge and deep ties to the Central Lakes community, she has watched Wanaka, Arrowtown, and Queenstown grow into some of New Zealand’s most coveted property markets. As the region’s first and most experienced dedicated buyer’s agent, Nicky is passionate about using her unrivalled local expertise to help clients find and secure their ideal home or investment in Central Otago.
Nicky’s journey to property was anything but conventional. Growing up on a North Island sheep farm, she went on to study and practice physiotherapy for many years, before developing a love of viticulture. It was her move to Wanaka with her husband Andy that first drew her into the world of real estate — and she never looked back. Seeing firsthand how poorly served buyers were when trying to navigate the market, Nicky completed her Real Estate Institute of New Zealand qualifications and founded Buyer’s Agent NZ™ in 2014, with a sole focus on representing buyers.
Nicky knows the Southern Lakes region inside and out. From lifestyle blocks in Lake Hawea to character homes in Arrowtown and sought-after addresses in Queenstown, she has an in-depth understanding of the entire Central Otago market — including properties that never make it to public listing. Her ability to source opportunities beyond what’s openly available gives her clients a genuine edge.
Whether you’re relocating from Auckland, arriving from overseas, or simply too busy to navigate the market alone, Nicky provides a seamless, personalised experience from brief to settlement — like having a trusted friend on the ground in Wanaka.
Nicky’s deep local knowledge, genuine obsession with getting results, warmth, and meticulous attention to detail ensure every client receives an exceptional, stress-free buying experience.
My Promises
My Commitment to you
- Forging genuine, honest and exceptional relationships with clients
- Providing a highly valued, expert service for clients
- Respected by, and working alongside other players in the process
- Complete discretion
“Her goal was always to find the right property for us, not just any property”
Chris – Melbourne, Australia
Talk with Nicky
Contact me today for a confidential chat.
I’m happy to answer all your questions without cost or obligation.
Send me a message, phone me, or book a free strategy call.