Humming along
Homeowners with plans for a move will be wondering if now’s a good time to sell. Established Bayleys Fendalton real estate agents Steve and Belinda Ellis are happy to report that the Christchurch property market is abuzz.
These are uncertain times, and many who were thinking of selling, or perhaps looking for a new home, will be wondering ‘what should my next move be?’. Steve and Belinda Ellis of Bayleys Fendalton say it’s business as usual.
“Despite the lockdown and all of the uncertainty, what we’re seeing right now is a genuinely buoyant and busy housing market in Christchurch. Our message for those looking to sell is, don’t wait,” says Steve.
An experienced team, Steve and Belinda have sixteen years’ experience working with clients in Christchurch, and they say new listings are on the up, and they were even able to successfully sell a stunning luxury home for a relieved client in Fendalton during the lockdown.
“At the moment, we’re seeing expat kiwis coming back to Christchurch and looking for homes. Also, very low interest rates and an undervalued market is driving demand. All of this means buyers are hungry and open homes are busy.”
Steve and Belinda focus on offering exceptional service to their clients, and the couple brings complementary skills to the table with Steve’s marketing and negotiating skills, and Belinda’s creativity and client service expertise.
The couple has become trusted advisors to developers and building companies who seek advice in the planning stages of new developments to give certainty to developers that what they’re building is what buyers want.
“It works best when we can build that relationship with the developer at the beginning and offer advice. Then, when it comes time to sell, we’ll get a great result.”
“Christchurch people are resilient. Having been through the earthquakes, they know how to adjust and carry on, and I think we are seeing that strength in Christchurch with the market picking up straight away. This a great time to take your home to the market” says Steve.
