Matt Mimmack has 18 years experience in commercial real estate on the North Shore and across Auckland. During that time he has been involved in many of the Shore’s large transactions – both leasing and selling commercial property. He constantly achieves outstanding results for his customers and is recognised as a leader in the North Shore and wider Auckland market. Matt is a Director and Shareholder of Bayleys Commercial North Shore and has built an impressive career with the firm on the Shore. He has been Bayleys North Shore’s top commercial agent for the last seven years. Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett caught up with Matt for a chat during September.
Aidan Bennett: How did you end up choosing a career in commercial real estate with Bayleys?
Matt Mimmack: It was by chance really. I was previously in the health sector and wanted a change. Mum was a huge influence after being an extremely successful residential agent on the North Shore. However I wanted my weekends clear of open homes, so commercial seemed a really good fit.
You have now been with Bayleys for almost two decades; you clearly enjoy what you do and being part of the impressive Bayleys business.
It is an exciting industry to be a part of. Every day brings new opportunities, and it is a highly competitive. I get a lot of satisfaction from assisting my clients with their requirements to get them the best possible outcome available. I always say you are a brand within a brand, but there is no bigger engine in New Zealand Real Estate than Bayleys.
Your own family has a strong Shore heritage in The Bays, I understand. Tell us about that heritage and your own young family who are growing up fast.
I have always lived and breathed the North Shore, being brought up with my sister Sara in Browns Bay and schooling through Murrays Bay Primary, Rosmini College and Kristin. We had a tight-knit family with mum and dad being only children, dad working in shipping and mum of course in Real Estate. I played a lot of sports which took me places earlier in life, and then I met my beautiful, outgoing wife Helen at Bayleys and we are raising our kids Ava (12) and Jack (7) in Campbells Bay.
What do you love about the Shore and the lifestyle?
What’s not to like? It’s the friendships, the community, the safety and the coastline. It’s a great place to bring up a family.
I understand you were a pretty handy cricketer for East Coast Bays. Are you still involved in any competitive sport these days?
Yeah, I loved my cricket and developed a lot of good friendships throughout the years playing. I still get down to watch the boys and play a bit of golf, but now I’m on the sidelines watching and supporting my kids playing who are giving me a run for my money now.
Having been in the industry for 18 years and starting out just prior to the GFC, you obviously understand the market and its economic changes. Do you see opportunities in the current challenging market?
There are always opportunities to help people and businesses, whether they are in growth mode or downsizing. We have been through a lot of changes, especially in the last four years so I see more stabilisation in the markets in the short term. Opportunities will be through more commercial land coming available west and north, and future-proofing your assets long-term to accommodate green star requirements and automation for businesses.
What excites you about current opportunities in the commercial property space on the Shore?
Industrial real estate has been the rock star of commercial property with consistent growth, and I don’t expect this to change. Pleasingly, we are seeing more transactions occurring in the office and retail sector with some owners really targeting improvements to these spaces for customer experience and staff enjoyment.
What interesting properties do you have available at the moment?
My passion is industrial real estate. I have an awesome listing in Albany with three industrial buildings on one site which has generated strong interest, as well as a brand new industrial investment in Hobsonville with IAG as the tenant. Both offerings are highly desirable and you would be proud to own them.
Complete the following… 'At the end of a busy business period, I love having a well-earned break with a family holiday at…'
We love venturing down to Ohope Beach for a holiday which is where my father-in-law lives for a bit of fishing and golfing. I’m very loyal and proud of my upbringing and family, so spending any time with family, be it at home or away is where I’m most relaxed.
Contact Matt Mimmack
Email: matt.mimmack@bayleys.co.nz or Phone 021 229 5878. Visit: bayleys.co.nz
