Hi everybody, my name is Cristina Casares. If my face looks familiar, then we might have crossed paths as I was darting into one of the local cafes. Or you might just recognise me from my oversized photos on the back of AT link buses…
If you detected a slight accent as I was ordering my coffee, you’re right. As an Argentinean expat who has called New Zealand home for the last 20 years, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to develop a deep connection with my adopted home of Grey Lynn. As much as I love Auckland as a whole, I really couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Perhaps it’s because it reminds me of the suburb in Buenos Aires where I grew up, Palermo. If you can dream it, you can do it in Grey Lynn.
It seems funny to say when you look at all the beautiful old houses, but there wouldn’t be a suburb in Auckland that has changed as dramatically as Grey Lynn has over the years. From a relatively modest neighbourhood in the 1960s, it has transformed into a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and highly sought-after suburb, full of world-class bars and eateries and inspirational architecture.
In case you can’t tell, I absolutely love Grey Lynn. And I’ve been incredibly gratified to find that it loves me right back. In 2022, I had the immense privilege to be the top real estate agent in Grey Lynn, across all agencies. Hard work has its rewards, but I confess it doesn’t often feel like work, living my dream of selling the good life in Grey Lynn to the next generation of locals.
I do try to give back when I can, though. I’ve been involved with Cooking for the Homeless charity over the years at the Grey Lynn Community Hall. Nadia Lim, I am not, so I’ve been supplying all the fresh vegetables and leave the cooking to others!
It feels good to be of service to the Grey Lynn community that has given me so much. If I can ever be of service to you in a professional sense, I’d love to grab a coffee with you. Follow me on Instagram
@criscasares_realestate – there might be the odd photo of Lionel Messi, but there are also some of the coolest properties in Grey Lynn!
Phone Cristina Casares on 021 333 615.
