Michael Swney
Rural/Lifestyle Sales Consultant


About Michael
A true Te Aroha local, Michael Swney has spent a lifetime working the land he knows so well. Born and bred in the region, Michael farmed locally for most of his life before he and his wife Raewyn traded the early mornings and long days of farming for a more relaxed pace on the outskirts of Te Aroha township.
Now, when he’s not helping clients buy and sell rural and lifestyle properties, Michael can be found enjoying time with his energetic grandchildren or unwinding with friends and family at the their Whangamata beach house.
Michael is deeply connected to the Te Aroha community and is passionate about ensuring the town’s prosperity and values are preserved for future generations. His hands-on farming experience, combined with a strong understanding of the local property market, gives him a unique perspective and an honest, practical approach to real estate.
Having recently celebrated a decade in the industry, Michael continues to bring his rural expertise, down-to-earth nature, and commitment to his clients to every transaction — whether it’s helping a family find their dream lifestyle block or assisting a farmer with a major property decision.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, approachable, and community-minded salesperson who understands rural living from the ground up, Michael Swney is the person to call.
Testimonials
Great experience with the team, made everything exciting and simple!
Ms S Jarvis and Mr S Constable
Great service - would definitely recommend
Ms C Reid and Mr J Himiona
A very professional team, they were amazing in their support of the entire process.
Ms L French and Miller Poulgrain Trustees (2012) Limited
Make everything easy from start to finish from buying to selling very helpful advice and tips very happy to recommend to anyone looking for brokers
Mr C Rendell
Having Evan as my broker was a breathe of fresh air, down to earth honest and open, not afraid to move things around to get the perfect shot, always available when you have a question, about anything. Always approachable, for buying and selling
Miranda Tock
With Te Aroha Property Brokers definitely can go higher
Mr M John
I enjoyed working with Property Brokers. They
go the extra mile.
Ms R Dufty
Keep trying and smiling.
Ms T Crosby
The whole team at Te Aroha Property Brokers have been absolutely brilliant beyond words an absolute pleasure to work with...
True Community Spirit with Professionalism...
Recommend them to anyone ...
Fabulous Experience...
Seamless ...
Made the whole this stress-free and Totally Enjoyable...
Mrs J Brough
Excellent communication and service
Mr N and Mrs J Scott
Evan and Mike from Property Brokers have been awesome in our first home purchase process! Couldn’t recommend enough.
Ms C Davie
Evan and Mike did an amazing job with marketing our home. We felt they had our best interests at heart from the get go and really listened to us. They delivered the result we were after and the communication was top notch. So glad we went with the Lifestyle Lads, we will be recommending these guys to everyone we know!
Mr C and Mrs J Hurren
The team were responsive and both Evan and Michael were great!!
Ms J Pass
Mike and Evan were great! In a very difficult market, they never gave up. They kept me fully informed, and they made the sale!! I am very grateful!
J Raleigh
Good and clear communication, fast delivery of services. Michael the sales consultant is always happy to explain things and is knowledgeable. Thanks!
Hendrikus Melis
Our sales consultant was very professional and friendly. Good result for vendor and purchaser.
Oak Wood Farm Limited
MJ and I would just like to say how grateful and appreciative of your commitment and dedication to the sale of our property. You never left us in isolation and always kept us informed and up to date with new information that would pop up now and then.
We knew right from the start PB were the right team for the job and you cemented this decision right through the process.
This will be the second property that PB has sold for us and we would highly recommend you to anyone that would be interested in selling the home.
Jason and Mary-Jean Johns
Great service, great people, great outcome. Thanks team
Steven Mules and Selina Morris
Mike was very efficient. Clear in his communication and made the process very straightforward
Joyce Dinka Wardrop
Real easy, great to deal with.
Shane Walton