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Houses in North Canterbury
There are a variety of homes available in North Canterbury, or you can buy a bare block of land and start from scratch. The choice really is yours!
Real Estate Agents
There are a number of real estate agents operating in North Canterbury. Generally, the agents themselves are self employed contractors who are affilliated to an agency for marketing purposes. Some of the agencies in North Canterbury have become partners of this website and you will find thier logos and links useful.
Property brochures are printed on Thursdays and can be found outside most real estate agencies and dairies around the region. The Realtor is the main brochure for the region and is a compilation of all of the agents' properties. Larger agencies such as Bayleys, Devlins and Harcourts also produce their own brochures.
Real Estate agents are able to assist with both sales and rental properties.
Urban
In the urban areas, there are a varietyof house styles and types available to buy and rent in North Canterbury, one bedroomed apartments to 5-6 bedroom homes. There are major subdivisions under construction all around the region and even a whole new town being buit at Pegasus, in Waimakariri.
Rural
Many people who move to North Canterbury decide to buy a lifestyle block. These are generally 6-10 acre blocks of land with an existing home. It must be noted that even the small lifestyle blocks are a huge responsibility if you are going to keep animals and this must be accounted for when making the final decision. There are also much larger farmsteads available in the North Canterbury region which are predominantly sheep, beef or dairy stations.
Look before you leap
There have been issues raised around those moving into rural areas with a lack of knowledge and understanding of how farms operate. A recent article in the Northern Outlook (August 12 2009) highlighted the concerns of a farmer in Waimakariri who had recently been investigated by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) about animal welfare on his farm following two unfounded complaints made by well meanining but mis informed members of the public.
The rural lifestyle may not suit all people, there are no volume controls on farm animals!! Waimakariri District council have begun the production of an Information Sheet which will be provided to all people making enquiries about moving to rural locations. if you would like a copy of this, please contact us and we will provide it when it is available.