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Buy a home

We help you find
the right home
to buy.

Relocating to the South Island, new to the area, looking for your next address before selling, or just trying to navigate a busy market — we'll take the time to understand what matters, and we won't stop till we find somewhere that feels like home.

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Canterbury · Selwyn · West Coast
Updated daily
Properties for sale

Your Next Move?

Christchurch ×
House ×
$600k – $1.5m ×
3+ beds ×
2+ bath ×
How we help

A clear path
from first look
to front door.

Buying property doesn't need to feel like a maze. We walk every client through a four-step process — clear deadlines, no surprises, and steady guidance the whole way through.

01

Discovery

We start by understanding what you're really looking for — must-haves, deal-breakers, budget, finance status, and whether you've got a home to sell first.

02

Search

We match your criteria to our listings and set up tailored searches across all major platforms — so the right homes find you, not the other way around.

03

Offer & negotiation

Review property reports, draft your offer carefully, present it, and negotiate hard — from a position of knowledge, not hope.

04

Settlement & beyond

We coordinate the pre-settlement inspection and hold the timeline together — through the keys, and well after.

Before you sign

Your home buying
checklist.

01

Get your finances sorted first

Talk to your bank or a mortgage broker early. Pre-approval means you can move quickly when the right home comes up.

02

Find a good lawyer

A solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal side. We're happy to recommend trusted local options.

03

Understand what you're buying

Freehold vs unit title vs cross-lease. Your lawyer will walk you through it — but we'll flag what matters.

04

Do your due diligence

Building inspection and LIM report — these may already be available for auction or tender properties.

05

Have your deposit ready

Make sure to have your deposit ready. For most sale methods, this is due upon becoming unconditional after you've done your due diligence. For auctions, this is due when that hammer comes down.

Questions, answered

Things buyers often ask.

Where does agenté sell homes?

Across Canterbury — Christchurch, Selwyn (including Rolleston and Lincoln) and Waimakariri — and on the West Coast around Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport. Our listings on this site come straight from our listing system, so what you see is current.

How do I arrange a viewing?

Every listing has the agent's direct phone number and an enquiry form — get in touch and they'll arrange a time that suits. Upcoming open homes for all our listings are on the open homes page, updated as new times are scheduled.

Does it cost anything to buy through agenté?

No. In New Zealand the real estate agency is paid by the seller, so viewings, advice and help through the buying process cost you nothing as a buyer.

Can you let me know when new listings come up?

Yes — save your search on this page and tell us what you're looking for, and we'll get in touch when something matching your brief is coming to market, sometimes before it's publicly advertised.

Get the right homes first

Save this search.
We'll do the watching.

New listings matching your criteria, delivered to your inbox the moment they hit the market — usually a day or two before they appear on the big portals. No spam, no algorithm. A real person picks what's worth your time.

We treat your details the way we treat our clients — with care. Licensed REAA (2008).