**Analytical market insight. Wide market reach. Uncompromising integrity.**

Holding a Bachelor of Commerce in Valuation and Property Management, Mike Hook brings an analytical, data-driven approach to commercial real estate across South Auckland, with a particular focus on the broader Franklin region. His formal valuation background allows him to provide clear, realistic advice on capitalisation rates, yield optimisation, and market-driven asset pricing.

Prior to commercial real estate, Mike spent over six years serving in the New Zealand Police across South Auckland, a background that built a sharp capacity for high-stakes negotiation, disciplined project execution, and high-trust client relationships. Having lived in the Franklin district for over 40 years, his deep understanding of local infrastructure growth, regional zoning dynamics, and commercial demand allows him to uncover opportunities other agents miss.

Mike works in commercial and industrial sales and leasing, which includes retail, office, industrial, and development land. By maintaining an active presence across all asset classes, he creates powerful network effects; connecting buyers, vendors, landlords, and tenants across the entire commercial spectrum. This active footprint ensures every property achieves maximum market exposure, capturing active capital and prospective tenants regardless of where they enter the market.

**Core capabilities**
* Commercial and industrial sales: High-yielding investments, vacant possession, owner-occupier assets, and development sites.
* Commercial leasing: Industrial warehouses, office suites, retail space, and design-build lease negotiations.
* Maximum market exposure: Cross-sector coverage connecting active buyers and tenants across all commercial, industrial, and retail asset classes.
* Property and valuation analysis: Strategic lease structuring, rental reviews, and yield assessments based on formal BCom valuation training.
* Franklin regional coverage: Deep local insight across South Auckland with particular focus on Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Drury, Ramarama and Bombay.

**Community and background**
* Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation and Property Management)
* Public service: 6 years, New Zealand Police (South Auckland)
* Community involvement: Active member, player, and coach at Waiau Pa Hockey Club
* Local residency: 40+ years in the Franklin region