Our Story

A little about us

We envision a New Zealand where every Kiwi can find and own a home they truly love.

A future where buyers aren’t just waiting for listings - but have access to proactive strategies that give them the first-mover advantage.

Why are we doing this?
Because we believe good things happen when Kiwis are connected.

Our story so far...

Back in 2014, Tim (our founder) and his friend were searching for a home. They downloaded all the apps, attended every open home, and threw themselves into the process. But along the way, Tim discovered something unsettling…

Many property investors had a hidden advantage - a team of local agents feeding them the best opportunities before homes even hit the market. The system favoured those already established in the game, leaving everyday buyers at a disadvantage. Tim didn’t think that was fair. He believed every Kiwi should have the same proactive edge.

So, Doorknock was born. Inspired by a time-tested approach (your grandma probably bought a house this way), we modernised the process - helping buyers connect directly with homeowners before properties go public.

Since 2017, our services have evolved, but our vision remains the same: lean into the human experience of property, be proactive, and create opportunities before they hit the market.

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Meet Our Team!

Doorknock Founder - Tim

Tim Hall

Founder

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Tim bought his home (with a friend) in 2014 and has diligently ‘polished’ his doer-upper with pride. Tim's big vision is to see kiwis embrace living in a home they're proud of, and in a community they love.

His background in marketing, corporate culture building, and youth advocacy means his big ideas are all about seeing people
thrive.
Doorknock Founder - Ram

Ram Manthry

Head of Technology

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Ram became a first home buyer very recently. He had the opportunity to interact with the owners before the sale and was humbled by the whole experience.

Having worked as a software developer for Trade Me Property, Ram closely studied the user experience of buyers and sellers. Ram feels there is an imminent need for an open and transparent property eco system.
Doorknock Founder - Joe
Joe Youssef
Strategy Advisor & Mentor
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As the founder of All Heart NZ and a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in business management, Joe brings invaluable insights to Doorknock. His expertise in nurturing start-ups is crucial as he guides Tim in strategic planning and exploring growth pathways.

Joe attended a property investment seminar in 2015 with Tim, which sparked the idea for Doorknock in Tim's mind, setting the stage for a platform dedicated to creating a fairer property playing field for Kiwis.

Our Partners

Doorknock wouldn't be where it is today without the help from our epic interns, thanks to Mission Ready!

Below are our interns that made this journey possible.
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Doorknock Partner - Mission Ready

Our Crew

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Alexa

Software Engineer Intern
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Luke Hodgkinson

Founding Shareholder
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Our Doorknock Alumni

It truly takes a small army of dedicated, creative and brilliant people to build a service like Doorknock! We wouldn't be here today without the help from our awesome interns and alumni.

Our Designers

Our Developers

Our Testers

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