Barbara Steel

About Barbara Steel

Barbara grew up in Hamilton and, in the late 70’s married and shifted to Wellington where her husband was stationed with the RNZAF. IN 1999, they sold up in Wellington, shifted to Tauranga and bought A Cat’s World boarding cattery in Oropi. In early 2018, after 19 years in the cattery, they sold to one of their customers and moved to Katikati.

After 19 years caring for cats, her knowledge is extensive, and she is always happy to offer advice or assistance to both clients and customers. For a cat, shifting house can be a very traumatic and stressful experience, and her knowledges could prove invaluable. She is also qualified to offer advice and recommendations on transporting both cats and dogs nationally and internationally.

Barbara is a keen walker/hiker, an avid traveller especially to destinations generally considered “off-the-beaten-track”. She volunteers at the Western Bay Museum, and also at Lexham Park. Barbara is also actively involved with both the Leprosy Mission and Mission Without Boarders, having travelled and spent considerable time in the field countries of both organisations.

Barbara has now qualified as a Property Consultant and has joined First National in Katikati. She is up-to-date with the latest laws and regulations, and is keen to talk to both sellers and buyers about their real estate requirements.

Testimonials

Ted Heath

This proved to be a job with many unexpected twists and turns that required diplomacy, diligence and perseverance to keep it going and draw all ends together to conclusion that all were happy with. Sale of commercial building and business.

Lyndsay & Graham Clake

Barbara went 'above and beyond' to help us with the process of buying our home in NZ. Made that much more COMPLICATED by us being in Australia at that time. Would not hesitate to recommend Barbara and First National Real Estate as agent for any property needs.

Customer 1

Barbara went 'above and beyond' to help us with the process of buying our home in NZ. Made that much more COMPLICATED by us being in Australia at that time. Would not hesitate to recommend Barbara and First National Real Estate as agent for any property needs.

Linda & Ross Davidson

We could highly recommend Barbara to anyone selling their home. We found her efficient, considerate and a pleasure to deal with. She made the house selling process one of the easiest we have ever done. She always responded quickly to any questions we may have had and liaised with our overseas purchasers above and beyond the normal. 

Judy & Bruce Auld

Barbara gave us confidence to go ahead and take the plunge to move. Once we made up our minds that we would “do It” she was a stand out choice. Covid aside everything went according to her plans and the outcome was perfect.

My Listings

  • For Sale
  • For Rent

80 Prestidge Road, AONGATETE BAY OF PLENTY 3181

4 Beds

3 Baths

3 Car Spaces

KATIKATI BAY OF PLENTY 3129