Deal won through Buyer’s Agency
Purchased off the plans and undervalued, our client secured immediate equity while achieving a 7%+ gross yield, creating a genuinely cash flow-positive investment.
On paper, it ticked all the boxes.
But securing a great investment is only part of the journey.
As the development approached settlement, the process became significantly more challenging.
Our inspections identified outstanding building work, ventilation and roof concerns, bike parking compliance issues, and important building warranty documentation that still needed to be completed and confirmed.
This is where having an experienced Buyer’s Agent on your team really matters.
Rather than allowing our client to settle and inherit these problems, we continued working with the developer, agents, builders, property manager, and legal team to ensure the outstanding issues were addressed.
We kept inspecting, questioning, following up, and advocating for our client to make sure the property delivered at settlement was what they had actually agreed to purchase.
Finding the right property is only one part of what we do.
When things go wrong, timelines are challenged, or the process becomes complicated, having an experienced professional representing the buyer makes all the difference.
The result was an exceptional Christchurch investment — a new build in a high-growth Avonhead location with a 10-year building warranty, strong rental demand, 7%+ yield, positive cash flow and equity created from the day of purchase.
A great deal is important. Making sure that great deal is delivered properly is just as important.
In the client’s words
Leanne Roulston was exceptional throughout the entire process. She found me a high-yield, turnkey new-build property and presented all of the numbers in a clear and easy-to-understand way, which gave me confidence in the investment. Being based overseas, I initially had some concerns about how straightforward the purchasing process would be. Leanne made the entire experience incredibly easy and was extremely diligent in ensuring that the developers met their obligations. Her attention to detail and commitment to protecting my interests really stood out — nothing gets past Leanne!
Nathan
We had an extended buying journey, so got to know Leanne Roulston quite well. We purchased a turnkey property that provided an above-average yield, and Leanne was extremely helpful with providing data and a financial forecast specific to the property. Unfortunately, the build was challenging by no fault of Leanne or ifindproperty, and Leanne supported us all the way to ensure we ultimately got the property as it was specified in the Vendor's sales brochure. Leanne's communication was impeccable and professional at all times, and she consistently had our best interests as her priority.
Fiona and Andy
This Avonhead new build was an exceptional investment opportunity for the Christchurch market.
Located in a high-growth area of Christchurch with strong rental demand, it offered our client an attractive combination of cash flow, equity and long-term growth potential.
Being a brand-new build with a 10-year building warranty, the property also offered the advantages of lower ongoing maintenance, secure rental demand, and the potential for a strong, long-term tenancy.