Howard "Dobbo" Dobson

Residential Sales Consultant
GREENHILL

Team Dobson
Proven Results - Genuine Service - Market Savvy

When communication, results, service and empathy are paramount, Howard Dobson knows how to bring people and property together.

Team Dobson has had some stunning triumphs and proven to be a real delight with vendors and buyers, culminating with the $6,800,000 sale of the Hamilton Holiday Park in 2020. The successful 16,800 m2 Ruakura property transaction remains one of Hamilton’s all-time highest (residential zone - individual title) sales since the Lugtons family based company was first established in 1955.

Background

Dobbo, a former Television News and Sports Presenter, covered multiple Rugby World Cups, Olympic Games and World Title Fights during almost two decades with TV3. The two time New Zealand Television Sports Journalist of the Year was the face of the ever popular Sports Tonight Show between 2004–2012 which included his signature Top 10 “Plays of the Week.”

Now it’s all about the “Houses” of the week and for Howard there’s no greater privilege than assisting clients with the sale or purchase of their biggest asset. Since 2016, Dobbo has quickly moved up the sales ranks and is now a multi-diamond award winner and high sales achiever. 

What our clients say about Team Dobson:

Astonishing Double Sale
We are so appreciative of all your hard work and efforts to pull off this miracle. You have given us more than the home of our dreams, but a life for our family to thrive. We are forever grateful.”
-Sam & Charmaine Heyes (sold in Fairfield and purchased in Huntington on the same day)

Sold above asking price (Without a multi offer)
"Thanks Dobbo, I’m shocked, awesome result!"
-Jeremy (sold in Ngaruawahia)

Multi offer sale in Huntington
“Such a relief to get our home sold quickly. Thanks Dobbo for doing such an awesome job.”
-Tina and John Steunebrink

Christmas Eve Surprise
“When we were speaking with Dobbo we felt like we were their only priority, even though I know we weren’t. We were looking to buy during the Christmas period when everybody was looking to shut down to go on holiday. Dobbo is like family now, so would I retain his services if I’m ever in the market again? Absolutely in a heartbeat. He has been a pleasure to deal with from start to finish."
-Nathan and Heidi Lewis (purchased in Pukete) 

Multi offer sale in Glenview after vendor originally wanted to sell privately
“I originally didn’t want to go through an agent to sell my house. I was dubious about agents, after all, in my mind, agents chased a commission as opposed to the dreams we were chasing. But Dobbo right from the word go - changed our perception! We were instantly drawn to his professionalism, work ethic, relatable and fun loving self. He went over and above from what we expected.”
-Jade Hoaia

The Best Decision
"After placing my home on the market with another Real Estate company for 3 months, I made a decision to change to Dobbo at Lugtons. This was the BEST thing I ever did. From supposedly having the top agents from another company to Dobbo, the difference was amazing, he really did go the extra mile. His advice was excellent, he kept me informed at all times and went out of his way to make the whole process so much easier."
-With grateful thanks Annette Harris (sold in Forest Lake)

Dobson Real Estate Awards (last 3 Years)

2020-21 Lugtons High Achiever
2019-20 Lugtons Diamond Achiever
2018-19 Lugtons Emerald Achiever


Dobbo’s New Zealand Media Awards

1998 & 2000 NZ Television Sports Journalist of the year winner (Finalist in 1999 & 2006)
2002–2010 Sir Murray Halberg Supreme Sports Awards Academy Judge
2003-04-05 NZ Radio Awards Finalist with the “One Eyed Rugby Show” on Radio Pacific, now known as Today FM
1994–2012 TV3 News and Sports (Presenter –Reporter –Producer- Commentator)

Howard “Dobbo” Dobson
Proven Results, Genuine Service – Lugtons Residential since 2016

From Plays of the Week to House of the Week | Homed Magazine, Waikato Times | 10/12/2022

Dobbo Dobson Stuff Article 2022

"Astonishing Double Sale
“We are so appreciative of all your hard work and efforts to pull off this miracle. You have given us more than the home of our dreams, but a life for our family to thrive. We are forever grateful.”
-Sam & Charmaine Heyes (sold in Fairfield and purchased in Huntington on the same day)"

Sold

Flagstaff

1 Eskdale Lane, Keston Mews

  • 2
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Puketaha

60 Sainsbury Road

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

$1,699,000

Forest Lake

17 Mitcham Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation

Sold

Hillcrest

1/3 Helena Road

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1

$637,000

Sold

Rototuna North

10 Arlington Court

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $925,000

Sold

Rototuna North

8 Arlington Court

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation

Sold

Nawton

23 Shannon Place

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation

Sold

Flagstaff

7 Meridian Place

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $805,000

Sold

Melville

110 Collins Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

$639,000

Sold

Flagstaff

6 Magellan Rise

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

$1,000,000

Sold

Nawton

3A Livingstone Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $655,000

Sold

Ngaruawahia

23 Rehua Drive

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $833,300

Sold

Fairfield

29 Claude Street

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1

$750,000

Sold

Hillcrest

67 Fenwick Crescent

  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1

Auction - $952,000

Sold

Grandview Heights

5 Friesian Place

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Auction - $647,500

Sold

Grandview Heights

31 Ayrshire Drive

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$681,000

Sold

Grandview Heights

11 Evergreen Rise

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$670,000

Sold

Nawton

151 Grandview Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Auction - $590,000

Sold

Ruakura

32 Waikai Close

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$908,000

Sold

Ngaruawahia

38 Havelock Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 4

$818,500

Sold

Ngaruawahia

9 Jackson Street

  • 3
  • 1

Negotiation - $385,000

Sold

Glenview

53 Lewis Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 1

$700,000

Sold

Hamilton East

6-13 May Street

  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $347,000

Sold

Fairfield

27 Howden Road

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $659,000

Sold

Fitzroy

46 Fitzroy Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

$803,000

Sold

Huntington

4 Rhys Avenue

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 3

$1,344,300

Sold

Forest Lake

6 Walsh Street

  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Auction - $482,000

Sold

Beerescourt

186B Te Rapa Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

$690,000

Sold

Enderley

59 Masefield Drive

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $585,000

Sold

Enderley

91 Fifth Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

$800,000

Sold

Whitiora

3/188 Ulster Street

  • 2
  • 1
  • 2

$555,000

Sold

Fairview Downs

9 Benson Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $800,000

Sold

Maeroa

23 Rimu Street

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Auction - $935,000

Sold

Hillcrest

196 Hillcrest Road

  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1

Sold

Glenview

1A MacDonald Road

  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $760,000

Sold

Chartwell

7 Gordonton Road

  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2

$1,240,000

Sold

Hamilton East

14 Ruakura Road

  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $6,800,000

Sold

Huntington

16 Ballantrae Place

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $1,000,000

Sold

Fairfield

94B Clarkin Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $620,000

Sold

Whitiora

1178 Victoria Street

  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • 1

Negotiation - $1,000,000

Sold

Whitiora

6/188 Ulster Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

$680,000

Sold

Enderley

87 Fifth Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

$880,000

Sold

Chartwell

33 Bellmont Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

$595,000

Sold

Hamilton Central

1/21 Park Terrace

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

$720,000

Sold

Hamilton Central

2/21 Park Terrace

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

$720,000

Sold

Chartwell

15 Aspiring Crescent

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $550,000

Sold

Pukete

25 Oakfield Crescent

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$580,000

Sold

Chartwell

60 Crosby Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$730,000

Sold

Huntington

3 Palliser Drive

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $1,050,000

Sold

Fairview Downs

34 Radiata Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

$568,000

Sold

Bader

10 Wingate Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $480,000

Sold

Huntington

2 Shrule Place

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $733,000

Sold

Whitiora

5/188 Ulster Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

Negotiation - $680,000

Sold

Nawton

26 Rosehill Place

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation

Sold

Rototuna

15 Chatswood Place

  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Auction - $880,000

Sold

Whitiora

1/188 Ulster Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

Negotiation - $680,000

Sold

Chartwell

1 Heritage Avenue

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Auction

Sold

Rototuna

39/3 Turnbury Court

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

$619,000

Sold

Whitiora

4/188 Ulster Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 3

Negotiation - $679,000

Sold

Enderley

103 Insoll Avenue

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

$443,500

Sold

Dinsdale

8 Vincent Place

  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1

$751,500

Sold

Dinsdale

18 Rachel Place

  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

$500,000

Sold

Melville

4 Bremridge Place

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

$470,000

Sold

Fairfield

54 Ross Crescent

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $420,000

Sold

Forest Lake

72 Forest Lake Road

  • 6
  • 2
  • 3
  • 3
  • 1

Negotiation - $690,000

Sold

Fairview Downs

42 Radiata Street

  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $470,000

Sold

Chedworth

9 Bernard Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $618,000

Sold

Fairfield

3 Butler Place

  • 4
  • 1

$440,000

Sold

Fairfield

101A Holland Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

$354,000

Sold

Frankton

72 Campbell Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $520,000

Sold

Rototuna North

35 Chadwick Place

  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $710,000

Sold

Nawton

36 Grandview Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

$422,000

Sold

Frankton

2 Taniwha Street

  • 4
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $600,000

Sold

Glenview

20 Saxbys Road

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $600,000

Sold

Nawton

41A Breckons Avenue

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1

$336,000

Sold

Hamilton Central

28 Hammond Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1

Negotiation - $594,000

Sold

Enderley

217 Tramway Road

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

$395,000

Sold

Hamilton Central

15D Manning Street

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $557,000

Sold

Fairview Downs

19 Alderson Rd

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2

Negotiation - $485,000

Sold

Pukete

81 Oakfield Crescent

  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2

$464,500

Sold

Melville

68 Ohaupo Road

  • 3
  • 1

Negotiation - $405,000

Sold

Claudelands

133 Boundary Road

  • 2
  • 2
  • 2

Negotiation - $503,000

Sold

Enderley

83 and 85 Fifth Avenue

  • 6
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2

Auction - $1,135,000

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