With over 100 team members and support crew currently seeking accommodation in Auckland during the build up to the 2021 America's Cup match, Goodwins are proud to have been announced as the official Rental Accommodation Partner of New York Yacht Club American Magic, a U.S. Challenger.
The only official housing partner of American Magic in New Zealand, Goodwins are now taking enquiries to place tenants across various combinations of time from October 2019 to 31 March 2021, as well as short-term accommodation options for visiting media and fans.
Goodwins are a family owned and operated business, now led by fourth generation property specialist and CEO, Catherine Goodwin LLB AREINZ. "Being in a position to offer property owners and investors this type of opportunity is really wonderful. The pressure of supply on Auckland's travel-accommodation is well documented, and this is a unique chance to showcase Auckland, whilst offering astute property owners an exceptional option," says Goodwin.
"With the syndicate acting as guarantors, the team and their support crew are ideal tenants," says Goodwin. "Many team members travel with families and all are reliable individuals who simply want a house to call 'home' for the duration of the Cup build up, and during race-time."
A wide range of properties are now being sought in the areas of Westhaven, Viaduct Harbour, Princes Wharf, lower Auckland CBD, Herne Bay, St Marys Bay, Freemans Bay, Parnell, Ponsonby and Grey Lynn. It is expected this will extend as familiarity with Auckland builds to include Orakei, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St. Heliers and Remuera and throughout the wider Auckland region.
Several strategically located properties are already rented to syndicate members, and a sense of urgency is building. With most of Auckland's travel accommodation booked out during peak season, long-term private property rentals will become critical to alleviate forecasted shortages.
"America's Cup team members are motivated to find the right property within the next two months," says Goodwin. "So, we ask anyone with a property they would like to rent out, to
