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.
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$33m price tag for iconic property
$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'
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
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
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.
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
Chch real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.
Plan to build retirement village ditched
Plan to build retirement village next to Hagley Park ditched
Ryman Healthcare has dropped its plan to build a $240 million retirement village next to Hagley Park in Christchurch.
New homes to be built on old tavern site
New homes to be built on old Oxford Tce tavern site
Nearly 30 years after the demolition of a well-known Christchurch tavern, new homes are set to be built on the empty Oxford Tce site.
Cherry trees burst into bloom
'They bring joy': Hagley Park cherry trees burst into bloom
The cherry trees have burst into bloom in Christchurch, sending up clouds of pink and white blossoms in an annual springtime spectacular.
Landlord claims tenant 'almost bankrupted' her
Landlord claims tenant's property damage 'almost bankrupted' her
A landlord says she is exhausted, stressed and in debt due to the damage caused to her property by a tenant who left owing more than $9000 in rent.
Rat traps to be laid along riverbank
Rat traps to be laid along riverbank
A network of traps will be laid along the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River as part of an ambitious project to rid the area of rats.
Globetrotting Germans give up bid to buy neighbouring property
Globetrotting Germans give up bid to buy neighbouring property
Husband and wife travel writers Stefan Huy and Bruni Gebauer-Huy are selling their beloved Christchurch home after failing to solve a long-running dispute with the city council.
Plant breeders look to adopt new gene tech
Plant breeders look to adopt new gene tech
Plant breeders have met in Christchurch to look for a way to adopt new gene technology while still trading on NZ’s GMO-free status.
Native birds flock into red zone wetland
Native birds flock into red zone wetland for nesting season
A recently developed 2ha wetland in Christchurch's red zone is becoming a haven for native birds as new species flock in to nest.
Liquidators appointed for orchards
Liquidators appointed for orchards
Christchurch-based liquidators have been appointed for Ardgour Valley Orchards, but information is scant on what exactly is happening.
Landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental
Landlord to pay tenant after 'appalling' rental home deemed 'completely unhygienic'
Black mould, holes in the floor and a toilet that leaked sewage were some of the issues in an "appalling" Canterbury rental property which the Tenancy Tribunal described as "not suitable for a child".
Belfast Subdivision sparks interest as demand surges
Belfast Subdivision sparks interest as demand surges
Anshul Gupta, one of Harcourts Holmwood’s top-performing agents who sold over 90 properties last year, is now marketing a highly sought-after development - the Belfast Subdivision.
Property boom in suburbs near university
Out-of-town buyers cause property boom in suburbs near university
Out-of-town buyers pushed up the price of a five-bedroom home near Canterbury University to $1.263m to find somewhere for their university-attending children to live.
Unit sells for 'life-changing' sum after auction battle
Unit sells for 'life-changing' sum after auction battle
A Christchurch homeowner "struck it lucky" after a bidding war for her three-bedroom unit netted $634,000 - $124,000 above its RV.