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What do the city's luxury homes sell for?

Richard Peebles’ mansion ‘Brenchley’ in Fendalton is tipped to sell for more than $10 million....

How much do Christchurch’s luxury homes sell for?

High-profile property developer Richard Peebles says his Fendalton mansion could set a sale record for the year at more than $10m. What were the other highest-priced Christchurch homes sold in 2025?

Medicinal garden pops up at empty quake site

The United Friendly Medicinal Garden aims to bring life and activity back to the corner site at 2...

Medicinal garden pops up at empty quake site

A new medicinal garden installation has been created to trace the history of a prominent Lyttelton site.

City withdraws from more housing intensification

Christchurch opts out of more housing intensification

Christchurch’s bid to opt out of further housing intensification standards has been accepted by the Government.

Aucklanders flock to Chch for cheaper housing

The latest migration figures show Canterbury is now the fastest-growing region in New Zealand - and real estate agents are seeing the effects of the population surge.

Storied high country station on market for $50m

Mt Algidus Station. Photo: Sotheby's / supplied

Storied high country station on market for $50m

One of Canterbury's most storied high-country stations is on the market for offers of $50 million or more.

ECan puts historic theatre site on the market

ECan puts historic Christchurch theatre site on the market

Environment Canterbury has put the Odeon Theatre site in central Christchurch on the market and is seeking offers for the property by December 4.

Stadium zone fast becoming hot property

Streets near One New Zealand Stadium are developing rapidly to a more diverse range of...

Stadium zone fast becoming hot property

Christchurch’s $683m One New Zealand Stadium is causing a commercial and housing boom in surrounding streets with real estate values expected to keep climbing.

Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing

Smiths City's former Colombo St property is being sold. Photo: Geoff Soan

Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing

Collapsed retail chain Smiths City’s original Colombo St site in central Christchurch is being sold to a housing developer.

Home built on quake ruins sold

The five-bedroom home on Hackthorne Rd in Cashmere attracted strong interest from buyers. Photo:...

Home built on quake ruins sold

A home built on earthquake ruins in Christchurch with an asking price of more than $3 million has been sold.

Uni students hunting for flats after halls fill up

University of Canterbury students are being forced to hunt for flats or live at home after more than 1300 first years missed out on spots in the packed out halls of residences.

$33m price tag for iconic property

The off-grid, boat-only access farm has been in Singaporean ownership for over 30 years, Photo:...

$33m price tag for iconic off-grid property with boat-only access

One of the most recognisable landscapes in the South Island is up for grabs - and all it will cost you is a cool $33 million.

Demand for commercial property 'pretty strong'

Immigration to Christchurch and a renewed city centre has boosted confidence in the commercial...

Demand for commercial property in Chch 'pretty strong'

Christchurch is dominating the commercial property market with some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

Debts increase to $35m

Company linked to Christchurch property developer owes millions to creditors

Another business linked to Christchurch property developer Andrew Bendemski has folded, leaving a string of connected companies owing at least $35 million to creditors.

High demand for Halswell sections

Harman Deep and Anthony Lowenstein. Photo: Supplied

High demand for Halswell properties as Team Harmony sells 38 sections

In a major milestone for the Halswell property market, two Ray White Christchurch real estate professionals have sold 38 sections in the area.

King of his castle says time to move on

Businessman and entrepreneur Brooke McKenzie’s “castle” in Yaldhurst is for sale. The property...

King of Yaldhurst castle says it's time to move on

When colourful Christchurch businessman and entrepreneur Brooke McKenzie first saw the "castle" on Yaldhurst Rd more than 40 years ago, he knew he had to buy it.