Oliver Pearson
Business Manager
Hamilton
Oliver Pearson
About Oliver
Oliver is the Business Manager at Waikato Real Estate and co-leads the team of property managers. He joined the business in 2019 and has since contributed a unique blend of financial expertise and creative problem-solving to the team.
A successful property investor, Oliver began his investing journey at the age of 21. Over the years, he has bought, developed, and sold real estate in the UK, USA, South East Asia, and New Zealand. His extensive experience in diverse markets allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to investors navigating complex real estate opportunities.
Oliver is always ready to share his expertise with clients and team members alike, offering practical advice and strategies for successful property investing in a constantly changing market. He has been interviewed and quoted in property stories in the media many times, establishing himself as an industry voice and thought leader.
My Media Mentions
Oliver Pearson
7 Jan 2025
Hamilton property market leaves Auckland behind
Oliver Pearson from Waikato Real Estate said that for the final three months of 2024, 29% of tenants who gave notice to vacate their tenancy did so because they were buying themselves a home to live in - a big jump from the 5%-10% normally.
20 Jun 2024
Builder’s concern over granny flat proposal
Waikato Real Estate manager Oliver Pearson, who has himself installed a self-contained unit on a rental property he owned with his wife, says the law change could be seen as one less barrier for property investors to tackle and may speed up the process.
However, Pearson didn’t remember finding the consent process particularly onerous when the couple added the granny flat to their property.
2 May 2024
Renters paying double to secure housing
Waikato Real Estate manager Oliver Pearson says they are seeing cases of incoming tenants paying rent on a new property while also still paying for their old property because demand is so high.
“It seems like when tenants find something they really like, they feel like it’s worth paying an extra week or two’s rent just to secure it because there is still a lot of competition out there in terms of in terms of viewings."
My Articles
Oliver Pearson
11 Aug 2025
Are You Accidentally Breaking the RTA? 5 Laws Hamilton Landlords Often Miss
Being a landlord in Hamilton isn’t just about collecting rent - it’s about understanding and following the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
And while most landlords want to do the right thing, the law is detailed, ever-changing, and easy to get wrong unintentionally.
6 Aug 2025
From 7% Squeeze to Cash Flow Relief: Property Investors Pivot to 1-Year Terms
In a clear shift of strategy, residential property investors are rushing into 1-year fixed mortgages - and the numbers back it up.
31 Jul 2025
What Happens if Tenancy Services Audits Your Rental Property?
These audits aim to ensure landlords are meeting their obligations – and if you own a rental, it’s worth knowing what to expect should your property ever be selected.