New Plymouth Team

Courtney is the co-owner of Propertyscouts New Plymouth, a business she and Stuart have built from the ground up since 2017. With personal experience as both a tenant and a property owner, Courtney understands the challenges and responsibilities on both sides of a tenancy and brings that insight into everything she does.

Known for her practical approach and strong knowledge of the Healthy Homes Standards and tenancy legislation, Courtney works closely with clients to take the stress out of property management. She takes pride in offering reliable, down-to-earth service and treating every property as if it were her own.

Over the years, Courtney and the team have been recognised with several industry awards, including RPMA Property Manager of the Year in 2023 and 2025, something she sees as a reflection of the team's hard work and commitment to doing right by both owners and tenants.

Stuart is the co-owner of Propertyscouts New Plymouth, a business he and Courtney have built from the ground up since 2017. His background includes serving with the New Zealand Police as a Constable.

This experience has given Stuart a strong foundation in communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively with people from all walks of life. He brings a calm, practical approach to property management and is known for his reliability and straightforward manner.

Being an investor himself, Stuart understands the importance of protecting investments while also ensuring tenants have safe, well-maintained homes. He is committed to getting things done efficiently and takes a solutions-focused approach to every situation, making sure both owners and tenants feel supported and respected.

Stuart works closely with the team behind the scenes to ensure properties are well cared for and clients, whether owners or tenants: receive attentive, responsive service. He takes pride in delivering a reliable, no-nonsense approach that reflects the values Propertyscouts New Plymouth was built on.

With a background in banking, customer service, and insurance, Vanessa is passionate about providing exceptional service and building positive relationships with both property owners and tenants. Having been a tenant herself, she understands the importance of caring for a property as if it were your own, while ensuring landlords' investments are well looked after.

Vanessa is approachable, organised, and committed to making the property management experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. She believes that clear communication, reliability, and attention to detail are key to delivering outstanding service.

Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys spending quality time with her family, baking, and gardening. She loves being part of the local community and looks forward to helping clients with all their property management needs.

Kirsti joined Propertyscouts after moving from Scotland to New Zealand in 2024. With a background in property management, she brings many years of experience in the industry and takes a practical, organised approach.

Kirsti is keen to make property management as straightforward as possible for owners by dealing with issues promptly.

Having been a tenant herself, she also understands how important it is for tenants to feel safe and comfortable in their home.

With a background in government, Amy brings strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills to her role as a Property Manager. She’s passionate about delivering excellent service and supporting both landlords and tenants with a practical approach. She takes pride in maintaining high standards, building positive relationships, and ensuring that properties are well looked after.

Her professional approach and attention to detail help create a smooth and reliable experience for all parties involved. She looks forward to working with you.

I’m a friendly, reliable, and people-focused professional who genuinely enjoys helping others. With four years of experience in school administration, I’ve developed strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, along with a down-to-earth and approachable way of working with people.

I’m excited to bring my experience into property management and enjoy building positive relationships with owners, tenants, and tradespeople.

I’m hardworking, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Outside of work, I’m a busy mum who enjoys spending time with my family, walks on the beach with the dog and trying to grow a veggie garden. I bring the same values into my professional life, with a strong focus on being approachable, dependable, and creating positive experiences for those around me.