Your Property, Our Priority

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.

Let’s connect over coffee (my shout!).

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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 personalized 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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Blogs

What the New Healthy Homes Rules Mean for NZ Property Managers

As a property manager in Aotearoa, your priority is ensuring tenants live in safe, warm, and healthy homes and now the law backs you up. From 1 July 2025, the Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) must be met from day one of any tenancy, no more grace periods. This landmark...

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 tenants better....

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 for both...

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 standard required...

What Our Clients Are Saying

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

“Leigh has been a fantastic property manager for our rental. She has always found us great tenants who have looked after our property really well. Leigh always keeps us informed about maintenance issues and organises everything for us. We have real peace of mind knowing our property is in good hands with Abode.”

— Lucy Farrugia

“Love having Leigh as our property manager. Easy to deal with, has found us excellent tenants and handles everything that comes up quickly and efficiently. Have had no hesitation in recommending her to family and friends and they are now also enjoying the high level of service Leigh provides.”

— Ivanna Thomson

“I could not recommend Leigh as a property manager more highly. She really does treat my property as her own. And she makes being a landlord so stressfree – usually I don’t hear of any issues until Leigh has already solved them. Plus, she’s really lovely to deal with, for me and my tenants. 10/10!”

— Kathryn Koberstein

“We chose Abode to manage the rental of our family home and were extremely satisfied with the service provided. Leigh took the time to thoroughly understand our needs and was diligent in finding the perfect tenants. Throughout the tenancy, she ensured all parties were consistently well informed. Her proactive and professional approach gave us genuine peace of mind.”

— Graeme Hawkins

“Leigh is everything you want in a property manager. Great communication, great experience, great problem solver, great results!”

— Nigel Cottle

“Leigh takes the hassle out of owning rental properties, takes care of the issues that arise, knows all the requirements the property needs to meet and the tenancy act obligations. On top of that, she is friendly and approachable. She is my go-to for property management.”

— Grant Baddeley