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Godfrey Twigden
Godfrey Twigden

Godfrey Twigden

Residential Sales and Marketing

Godfrey brings 28 years of real estate experience, with hundreds of millions in settled sales to his name. Well-respected by clients and peers alike, his outstanding track record is built on honesty, integrity and strong negotiation skills. Godfrey’s proven success has resulted in a steady stream of business and referrals from those who value his expertise.

Introduced to real estate by an old friend who bought and sold property, Godfrey quickly developed a passion for the industry. Over nearly three decades he has worked extensively with builders and developers, gaining a deep understanding of the building process, resource consents, Code of Compliance and subdivision procedures. His knowledge in these areas sets him apart, ensuring his clients receive sound guidance whether buying, selling or developing property.

Having lived in Mt Eden for over 30 years Godfrey has built strong relationships within the community. He has seen the area grow and evolve and understands the local market intimately. Many of his clients appreciate his genuine, down-to-earth approach and trust him with one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. While the industry is highly competitive, Godfrey focuses not on staying ahead of the pack but on helping people navigate their real estate journey with confidence.

Godfrey’s passion for real estate is matched by his commitment to his community. A playing member of the Ramblers Softball Club, he also volunteers with Friends of Maungawhau, contributing to the ecological restoration of Maungawhau/Mt Eden. Family is at the heart of Godfrey’s life - his wife Kim works for Air New Zealand and together they have raised their two children in Mt Eden. Supporting their sporting and dance events is a priority, and when not working, the family enjoys travelling together. An early riser, Godfrey starts most mornings with a jog up Mt Eden, valuing health and personal growth through daily exercise and inspiring books.

Despite his years in the industry, Godfrey still feels excited walking into a property for the first time but nothing compares to the satisfaction of helping his clients buy and sell their homes. Those who work with him benefit not only from his extensive experience but also from his true commitment to their success.

Your property journey starts with proven experience.

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Client testimonials

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I’ve both bought and sold residential properties with Godfrey. I wouldn’t go to anyone else and cannot recommend his caring approach and style towards his work enough. Thanks for the great sale price result.

Mike Austen

This is the second house we have sold through Godfrey Twigden. We approached him again to sell our house because he made the whole process so easy the first time. I find Godfrey very easy to talk to and he has a wealth of knowledge about the Mt Eden area, and what kind of person may be suited to our house. He viewed the property before we renovated and gave advise as to what features were really important when selling a home. When you are looking to sell you want your home to be at it's best potential and you do not want to do work that will cost a lot but not increase the sale price. Godfrey helped us achieve the maximum sale price with his advise on the work that needed to be done. What a fantastic skill to bring to the table as it is very difficult to be judgemental about your own home. He is part of a forward thinking, modern, company and that is clearly reflected in his honest and transparent approach to selling. He is always trying to do what is best for the client. I thoroughly recommend him.

Tanja

I have bought and sold 5 properties in the last 10 years with Godfrey. 10 years ago my house was for sale for a month with another agency, Godfrey sold it on the first day. I was very impressed and stayed with him ever since, buying and selling property. I have no hesitation in recommending Godfrey.

A E Wood

My wife and I believe it is due to Godfrey that we were able to realise the best price for our property in today’s market. Thank you thank you thank you.

Monirul

I was immediately impressed with his honest, unhurried, down to earth approach. He really took the time to assess what my house had to offer and to develop a good working relationship with me as vendor. Throughout the process he was very professional, always positive and optimistic that we would achieve our goal, I have to say he did a great job right to the end when he managed to negotiate the highest bidder up to what I had begun to think was an impossible target. I would definitely recommend Godfrey.

Alan Cockburn

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Godfrey. Not only a consummate professional but also one of nature’s gentleman. The whole experience was made to feel like a walk in the park, only because of his hard work and calm demeanour at all times over the months leading up to the Auction and on the day. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Anni Andrews

We purchased our home from Godfrey; he was trustworthy, honest and helpful. He went the ‘extra mile’ to negotiate the complicated terms and conditions we required and gave a first class service enabling us to purchase our dream home at auction. When it came time to sell a property that we owned we didn’t hesitate to ask him to sell it for us. Again Godfrey was thorough and efficient and we were presented with three offers after the first open home. We sold that property at auction. Godfrey is part of our community and has a great local knowledge. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Martin and Tanja

We cannot recommend Godfrey more highly to anyone wishing to sell their property in the Mt Eden and surrounding area, especially if they are trying to sell while living overseas. We relied on Godfrey to co-ordinate most things because we are living in Australia. Godfrey gathered around him people who are reliable and professional, just as he is. Together they attended to all matters to do with minor home improvements and the staging was par excellence. Godfrey was always so reliable, answering emails, getting us quotes, organising work to be done and making sure that deadlines were met. He made the sale and he made the process shift with ease, keeping all parties involved calm and collected. Godfrey is a wonderful ambassador to the profession.

Nalaka and Dharshini de Silva

After meeting with a number of Estate Agents we selected Godfrey to sell our house because he listened carefully to what we had to say. He confirmed he understood our circumstances following the death of our family member and expressed genuine respect and dignity. He provided a number of possible options we could consider regarding how to sell and ensured we were comfortable with a decision that suited us and not him personally. This made us feel confident and at ease during the whole process of the sale. What I found when dealing with Godfrey is that he is reliable, honest and always did what he said he was going to do. At a time that was at times stressful for us he made things easy and was always clear about things that we needed to do. He provided feedback when necessary, about the progress of the sale. Everything he did lead to the house selling successfully at Auction. I would highly recommend Godfrey to anyone wishing to sell their property because he is sincere, honest and reliable and a wonderful person to deal with.

Jo Dooley

Because we have moved house many times over the years we have learnt to be cautious when it came to choosing a Real Estate organisation. We were impressed by Godfrey Twigden’s friendly, honest manner, and warmed immediately to Roberta Tarr. We had no hesitation with letting them handle all aspects of selling our house and can say their professional, devotion to the task was refreshing and comforting. We were thrilled with the outstanding result from our sale and the ongoing follow up. We are more then happy to recommend them as honest reliable agents in all aspects of the selling of your home.

Bev and Maurie Power

I’ve both bought and sold residential properties with Godfrey. I wouldn’t go to anyone else and cannot recommend his caring approach and style towards his work enough. Thanks for the great sale price result.

Mike Austen

This is the second house we have sold through Godfrey Twigden. We approached him again to sell our house because he made the whole process so easy the first time. I find Godfrey very easy to talk to and he has a wealth of knowledge about the Mt Eden area, and what kind of person may be suited to our house. He viewed the property before we renovated and gave advise as to what features were really important when selling a home. When you are looking to sell you want your home to be at it's best potential and you do not want to do work that will cost a lot but not increase the sale price. Godfrey helped us achieve the maximum sale price with his advise on the work that needed to be done. What a fantastic skill to bring to the table as it is very difficult to be judgemental about your own home. He is part of a forward thinking, modern, company and that is clearly reflected in his honest and transparent approach to selling. He is always trying to do what is best for the client. I thoroughly recommend him.

Tanja

I have bought and sold 5 properties in the last 10 years with Godfrey. 10 years ago my house was for sale for a month with another agency, Godfrey sold it on the first day. I was very impressed and stayed with him ever since, buying and selling property. I have no hesitation in recommending Godfrey.

A E Wood

My wife and I believe it is due to Godfrey that we were able to realise the best price for our property in today’s market. Thank you thank you thank you.

Monirul

I was immediately impressed with his honest, unhurried, down to earth approach. He really took the time to assess what my house had to offer and to develop a good working relationship with me as vendor. Throughout the process he was very professional, always positive and optimistic that we would achieve our goal, I have to say he did a great job right to the end when he managed to negotiate the highest bidder up to what I had begun to think was an impossible target. I would definitely recommend Godfrey.

Alan Cockburn

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Godfrey. Not only a consummate professional but also one of nature’s gentleman. The whole experience was made to feel like a walk in the park, only because of his hard work and calm demeanour at all times over the months leading up to the Auction and on the day. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Anni Andrews

We purchased our home from Godfrey; he was trustworthy, honest and helpful. He went the ‘extra mile’ to negotiate the complicated terms and conditions we required and gave a first class service enabling us to purchase our dream home at auction. When it came time to sell a property that we owned we didn’t hesitate to ask him to sell it for us. Again Godfrey was thorough and efficient and we were presented with three offers after the first open home. We sold that property at auction. Godfrey is part of our community and has a great local knowledge. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Martin and Tanja

We cannot recommend Godfrey more highly to anyone wishing to sell their property in the Mt Eden and surrounding area, especially if they are trying to sell while living overseas. We relied on Godfrey to co-ordinate most things because we are living in Australia. Godfrey gathered around him people who are reliable and professional, just as he is. Together they attended to all matters to do with minor home improvements and the staging was par excellence. Godfrey was always so reliable, answering emails, getting us quotes, organising work to be done and making sure that deadlines were met. He made the sale and he made the process shift with ease, keeping all parties involved calm and collected. Godfrey is a wonderful ambassador to the profession.

Nalaka and Dharshini de Silva

After meeting with a number of Estate Agents we selected Godfrey to sell our house because he listened carefully to what we had to say. He confirmed he understood our circumstances following the death of our family member and expressed genuine respect and dignity. He provided a number of possible options we could consider regarding how to sell and ensured we were comfortable with a decision that suited us and not him personally. This made us feel confident and at ease during the whole process of the sale. What I found when dealing with Godfrey is that he is reliable, honest and always did what he said he was going to do. At a time that was at times stressful for us he made things easy and was always clear about things that we needed to do. He provided feedback when necessary, about the progress of the sale. Everything he did lead to the house selling successfully at Auction. I would highly recommend Godfrey to anyone wishing to sell their property because he is sincere, honest and reliable and a wonderful person to deal with.

Jo Dooley

Because we have moved house many times over the years we have learnt to be cautious when it came to choosing a Real Estate organisation. We were impressed by Godfrey Twigden’s friendly, honest manner, and warmed immediately to Roberta Tarr. We had no hesitation with letting them handle all aspects of selling our house and can say their professional, devotion to the task was refreshing and comforting. We were thrilled with the outstanding result from our sale and the ongoing follow up. We are more then happy to recommend them as honest reliable agents in all aspects of the selling of your home.

Bev and Maurie Power

I’ve both bought and sold residential properties with Godfrey. I wouldn’t go to anyone else and cannot recommend his caring approach and style towards his work enough. Thanks for the great sale price result.

Mike Austen

This is the second house we have sold through Godfrey Twigden. We approached him again to sell our house because he made the whole process so easy the first time. I find Godfrey very easy to talk to and he has a wealth of knowledge about the Mt Eden area, and what kind of person may be suited to our house. He viewed the property before we renovated and gave advise as to what features were really important when selling a home. When you are looking to sell you want your home to be at it's best potential and you do not want to do work that will cost a lot but not increase the sale price. Godfrey helped us achieve the maximum sale price with his advise on the work that needed to be done. What a fantastic skill to bring to the table as it is very difficult to be judgemental about your own home. He is part of a forward thinking, modern, company and that is clearly reflected in his honest and transparent approach to selling. He is always trying to do what is best for the client. I thoroughly recommend him.

Tanja

I have bought and sold 5 properties in the last 10 years with Godfrey. 10 years ago my house was for sale for a month with another agency, Godfrey sold it on the first day. I was very impressed and stayed with him ever since, buying and selling property. I have no hesitation in recommending Godfrey.

A E Wood

My wife and I believe it is due to Godfrey that we were able to realise the best price for our property in today’s market. Thank you thank you thank you.

Monirul

I was immediately impressed with his honest, unhurried, down to earth approach. He really took the time to assess what my house had to offer and to develop a good working relationship with me as vendor. Throughout the process he was very professional, always positive and optimistic that we would achieve our goal, I have to say he did a great job right to the end when he managed to negotiate the highest bidder up to what I had begun to think was an impossible target. I would definitely recommend Godfrey.

Alan Cockburn

It has been an absolute pleasure dealing with Godfrey. Not only a consummate professional but also one of nature’s gentleman. The whole experience was made to feel like a walk in the park, only because of his hard work and calm demeanour at all times over the months leading up to the Auction and on the day. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Anni Andrews

We purchased our home from Godfrey; he was trustworthy, honest and helpful. He went the ‘extra mile’ to negotiate the complicated terms and conditions we required and gave a first class service enabling us to purchase our dream home at auction. When it came time to sell a property that we owned we didn’t hesitate to ask him to sell it for us. Again Godfrey was thorough and efficient and we were presented with three offers after the first open home. We sold that property at auction. Godfrey is part of our community and has a great local knowledge. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

Martin and Tanja

We cannot recommend Godfrey more highly to anyone wishing to sell their property in the Mt Eden and surrounding area, especially if they are trying to sell while living overseas. We relied on Godfrey to co-ordinate most things because we are living in Australia. Godfrey gathered around him people who are reliable and professional, just as he is. Together they attended to all matters to do with minor home improvements and the staging was par excellence. Godfrey was always so reliable, answering emails, getting us quotes, organising work to be done and making sure that deadlines were met. He made the sale and he made the process shift with ease, keeping all parties involved calm and collected. Godfrey is a wonderful ambassador to the profession.

Nalaka and Dharshini de Silva

After meeting with a number of Estate Agents we selected Godfrey to sell our house because he listened carefully to what we had to say. He confirmed he understood our circumstances following the death of our family member and expressed genuine respect and dignity. He provided a number of possible options we could consider regarding how to sell and ensured we were comfortable with a decision that suited us and not him personally. This made us feel confident and at ease during the whole process of the sale. What I found when dealing with Godfrey is that he is reliable, honest and always did what he said he was going to do. At a time that was at times stressful for us he made things easy and was always clear about things that we needed to do. He provided feedback when necessary, about the progress of the sale. Everything he did lead to the house selling successfully at Auction. I would highly recommend Godfrey to anyone wishing to sell their property because he is sincere, honest and reliable and a wonderful person to deal with.

Jo Dooley

Because we have moved house many times over the years we have learnt to be cautious when it came to choosing a Real Estate organisation. We were impressed by Godfrey Twigden’s friendly, honest manner, and warmed immediately to Roberta Tarr. We had no hesitation with letting them handle all aspects of selling our house and can say their professional, devotion to the task was refreshing and comforting. We were thrilled with the outstanding result from our sale and the ongoing follow up. We are more then happy to recommend them as honest reliable agents in all aspects of the selling of your home.

Bev and Maurie Power

Track record

With a strong track record of success, Godfrey is dedicated to delivering exceptional results for every client. Take a look a selection of his most recent sales to learn how he could help you achieve an altogether better result.

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