Joining New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty as a Director and Licence Holder at the time of the brand’s establishment in Hawke’s Bay, Michael Lock’s award‑winning property career spans the globe, with a breadth of experience and level of success unrivalled across the region.Michael has received numerous industry awards throughout his career and is qualified as an Associate of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (AREINZ), reflecting his deep expertise and longstanding commitment to professional excellence. Quickly developing a reputation for achieving exceptional results in high‑end residential and lifestyle property, his portfolio includes landmark lifestyle holdings, premium residential estates, and the successful marketing and sale of an entire subdivision. His consistent performance in the upper end of the market has positioned him as one of Hawke’s Bay’s most trusted and accomplished property professionals.Commencing his career in England, Michael studied Rural Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. He initially specialised in Country House and Farm Sales in Suffolk before progressing to commercial agency and valuations in London. He later returned to Suffolk to join Nicholas Percival Chartered Surveyors, acting for high‑profile clients across commercial agency and valuation assignments, including major financial institutions and national organisations.After discovering Hawke’s Bay and choosing to make it home, Michael has never doubted that the move was the right one. He continues to enjoy being an active part of the Havelock North community while delivering exceptional outcomes for his clients throughout the region.For premium results and an unparalleled depth and breadth of real estate experience, call Michael Lock today.