Over the Fence
Honest thoughts on the Christchurch property market, stories and practical advice to help you buy or sell smarter because good property decisions start with good conversations.
Autumn outlook: where the Eastern suburbs head next
A read on the post-summer market across the Eastern suburbs — what's cooling, what's holding, and where the quiet opportunity sits.
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SellingThe open-home reset: how buyers really look at your house
A walk-through of the small things buyers notice in the first ninety seconds — and how to set them up so your home reads at its best.
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BuyingFirst-home buyers: what I'd do differently
If I were buying my first home in the Eastern suburbs today, here's how I'd approach it — the advice I give every first-time buyer I sit down with.
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Local LifeSummer on the estuary: where the river meets the sea
Life along the Avon-Heathcote estuary — the quieter end of Eastern Christchurch living, and one of the city's best-kept summer secrets.
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SellingWhat to fix before you list this spring
The small, unglamorous jobs that quietly earn their keep at sale time — and the ones you can safely skip.
Read more →MarketWhat's happening in Eastern Christchurch this quarter
A snapshot of sales activity, median days on market, and where buyer demand is settling across New Brighton, Southshore and the wider Eastern suburbs.
Read more →SellingPricing with conviction: why the right number still wins
A clear pricing strategy does more than attract buyers — it protects your negotiating position from day one. Here's how I think about it.
Read more →BuyingBuying near the water: what to ask before you offer
From insurance to elevation, a few honest questions can save a coastal buyer a lot of regret. A practical checklist from the field.
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Local LifeFive local spots that make New Brighton worth the move
A neighbourhood is more than houses. These are the places — coffee, coast, community — that quietly make people stay.
Read more →SellingIs twilight photography actually worth it?
Short answer: often yes. A look at when it moves the needle, when it doesn't, and what 'good' really looks like on a listing.
Read more →MarketOff-market, explained honestly
What 'off-market' really means in Christchurch right now — the upside, the limits, and how to decide whether it's right for your sale.
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