Spring open homes are here. Here's a Christchurch buyer's checklist covering land, damp, LIM reports and chattels — what to check before you offer.
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A local look at Riccarton, Christchurch's most central suburb: amenities, schools, who it suits, and the market for buyers and sellers.
A practical, Christchurch-specific checklist for getting your section ready for sale photos this spring - lawns, paths, cladding and timing.
A practical 2026 guide for Christchurch first home buyers: deposits, KiwiSaver, the First Home Loan, and where to look for good-value suburbs.
Halswell has earned its reputation as one of Christchurch’s most popular family suburbs — and not by accident. Nine kilometres southwest of the city centre, it sits at that useful crossroads of good schools, generous sections, and a community that actually feels like one. If you’re weighing up a move to the southwest of the city, or thinking about what your Halswell home might be worth today,...
Winter is one of the best-kept secrets in Christchurch real estate. Less competition, more serious buyers — here's how to make the most of selling your home this season.
Canterbury is holding its ground while the rest of the country eases The latest REINZ May 2026 figures are out, and the story for Christchurch sellers is a familiar one: steady prices, tightening stock, and a market that keeps performing better than the national headlines suggest. Here's an honest read of where things sit as we move into the second half of winter. The headline numbers for Christchurch...
We're thrilled to share that 49 Wildberry Street, Woolston has just sold — going unconditional on 13 July 2026 for $604,000. This freehold, double-glazed three-bedroom home, built post-quake, offered exactly what today's Woolston buyers are after: open-plan living, a private fenced section, and the freedom of standalone ownership without the upkeep of an older home. It's a great reflection of the...
Where does the Christchurch housing market sit in 2026? A clear look at prices, sales and whether now's a good time to sell.