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Christchurch property buyers

We buy houses
in Christchurch

Sell your Christchurch home fast, get a fair cash offer within 48 hours. No agent, no open homes, no fees. We buy any Canterbury property in any condition,TC3 land, earthquake-affected homes, unresolved claims and all.

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Chriustchurch specialists

We know Christchurch property

Christchurch's property market is unlike any other in New Zealand. The 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence reshaped the city physically, financially, and emotionally and more than a decade on, the legacy of those events continues to shape how properties here are bought and sold.

The TC classification system, Technical Categories 1, 2, and 3 now appears on LIM reports and insurance documents for all flat residential land across greater Christchurch.
TC3 properties carry the highest liquefaction risk designation, require site-specific geotechnical investigation, and can be genuinely difficult to sell conventionally: some lenders are more cautious about financing them, insurance can be complex, and buyers unfamiliar with Canterbury's post-earthquake landscape often walk away at due diligence.

On top of this, some Christchurch homeowners still have unresolved EQC or over-cap private insurance claims from the 2010-2011 sequence, the Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal is still hearing cases in 2025. A home with an active claim, a complicated repair history, or an unclear scope of works can be very difficult to sell through conventional channels.

We buy through all of it. If your Christchurch property has a complicated TC category, an unresolved claim, or simply needs more work than an agent can realistically market give us a call.

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T3 land properties

We buy TC3-designated properties directly, no geotechnical report required from you, no conditions based on land classification.

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Unresolved EQC or insurance claims

A property with an active or unresolved claim can be sold. We understand how these work and buy with full knowledge of the situation.

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All Christchurch suburbs

Papanui to Halswell, New Brighton to Fendalton, Port Hills to Hornby, we buy right across the Canterbury region.

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Fast settlement available

Cash offer within 48 hours, settlement from 7 days. Christchurch has a well-established conveyancing sector and we move quickly when you need us to.

How it works

Three steps to sold

01

Tell us about your property

Fill in our short online form or call us directly. We'll ask a few simple questions about your home, no inspection required, no valuation appointment, no obligation.

No agents. No open homes. No stress.

02

Get your cash offer

Within 48 hours, we'll come back with a fair, no-obligation cash offer. We'll walk you through exactly how we arrived at the number — no surprises, no pressure.

03

Choose your settlement date

Accept the offer and we'll handle the paperwork and process. Pick a settlement date that suits you, as fast as 7 days, or longer if life requires it.

Christchurch situations

Common reasons Christchurch homeowners come to us

  • TC3 land, difficult to sell conventionally

    TC3 is the most restrictive Canterbury land classification. Some banks are more cautious about lending on TC3 properties, insurance can be more complicated, and buyers unfamiliar with Canterbury will often walk away at due diligence.

    We buy TC3 properties directly for cash, no conditions based on TC category, no requirement for geotechnical reports before you accept.

  • Unresolved EQC or insurance claim

    Properties with active or unresolved EQC and insurance claims from the 2010-2011 earthquakes can be very difficult to sell through conventional channels, buyers don't know what they're inheriting and many won't proceed.

    We buy with full knowledge of the claim status and factor it into our offer honestly. The Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal is still hearing cases in 2025; you don't have to wait for resolution to sell.

  • Earthquake-damaged or partially repaired home

    Some Christchurch homes were partially repaired but not fully remediated. Incomplete repairs, visible cracking, damaged foundations, or a complicated repair history all deter conventional buyers.

    We buy these properties as they stand , we assess what's there, make an honest offer, and take on the remediation work ourselves after settlement.

  • Deceased or inherited property

    Administering an estate in Christchurch often comes with an additional layer of complexity; earthquake repair history, outstanding claims, and TC designations can all complicate the process.

    We buy inherited Canterbury properties in any condition, working directly with executors and solicitors at whatever pace suits the estate.

  • Investment or rental property

    Christchurch has a large and active rental market particularly in suburbs like Riccarton, Hornby and Linwood. Selling a tenanted property through an agent means open homes, tenant disruption and a smaller buyer pool.

    We buy tenanted investment properties with tenants in place and deal with the tenancy after settlement.

  • Ready to move on

    For many Christchurch homeowners, the earthquakes and the years of dealing with insurers, assessors and council have taken a significant toll.

    Sometimes the right move is simply to sell, get a clean settlement, and start fresh. We offer a direct, uncomplicated path to exactly that.

Coverage area

We buy across all of Christchurch

From the Port Hills to the northern suburbs, if it's in Canterbury, we'll make you an offer.

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North & Northwest

  • Papanui & Redwood

  • Belfast & Northwood

  • Bishopdale & Burnside

  • Bryndwr & Fendalton

  • Harewood & Casebrook

  • Wigram & Halswell

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East & New Brighton

  • New Brighton & South Brighton

  • Avonside & Dallington

  • Shirley & Burwood

  • Linwood & Aranui

  • Wainoni & Bexley

  • Parklands & Queenspark

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West & Southwest

  • Riccarton & Upper Riccarton

  • Hornby & Sockburn

  • Hei Hei & Islington

  • Hillmorton & Spreydon

  • Addington & Sydenham

  • Hoon Hay & Westmorland

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Central & Port Hills

  • Merivale & St Albans

  • Edgeware & Mairehau

  • Cashmere & Huntsbury

  • Sumner & Redcliffs

  • Lyttelton & Diamond Harbour

  • CBD & surrounds

Who we help

We buy Christchurch homes in every situation

Life doesn't always follow the plan. Whatever brought you here, we'll give you a straight answer and a fair offer.

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Downsizing

Divorced or seperation

Financial stress

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Fire or flood damage

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What Christchurch home owners say

  • "Our Avonside property was TC3 and had a complicated repair history. Three conventional buyers pulled out at due diligence. Speedy Sale made a cash offer in 48 hours, asked the right questions, and settled six weeks later. No conditions, no drama."

    Wayne & Bev H. Avonside, Christchurch

  • "We still had an unresolved over-cap insurance claim and couldn't face another year of waiting. Speedy Sale bought the property with full knowledge of the claim situation. Fair offer, quick settlement, and we could finally move on."

    Robyn M. Christchurch

  • "Mum's rental in Hornby needed significant work and the estate was taking longer than expected. Speedy Sale bought it as is in about four weeks from first contact. They were patient with the executor process and very professional."

    James & Sarah K. Hornby, Christchurch

FAQs

Straight answers to common questions

  • Yes — and TC3 is one of the most common situations we encounter in Christchurch. TC3-designated land has the highest liquefaction risk classification in the Canterbury system, which means some lenders are more cautious about financing these properties, insurance can be more complex, and buyers who aren't familiar with Canterbury's post-earthquake landscape will often pull out at due diligence. We buy TC3 properties directly for cash.

    We don't require you to obtain a geotechnical report before you accept our offer, and our offer accounts for the TC3 designation honestly, we'll explain exactly how.

  • Yes. Properties with active or unresolved EQC claims, over-cap private insurance claims, or unclear scopes of works from the 2010-2011 earthquakes can be sold, and we understand how to navigate that process. The Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal is still hearing cases in 2025, and some Christchurch homeowners have been waiting over a decade for resolution. You don't have to wait for your claim to be settled before you sell.

    We'll buy with full knowledge of the claim situation and factor it into the offer. You should involve your solicitor in the process, particularly around how the claim transfers or resolves at settlement.

  • Yes. Some Christchurch properties were partially repaired but not fully remediated foundation issues, visible cracking, incomplete work, or a repair history that raises questions for conventional buyers.

    We buy these properties as they stand. We assess the current condition, factor the known history into our offer, and take on the remediation work ourselves after settlement. You don't need to complete any work before selling to us.

  • Yes. We buy right across Christchurch, including the eastern suburbs that experienced some of the heaviest earthquake damage: Avonside, Dallington, Shirley, New Brighton, South Brighton, Burwood and surrounds.

    We also buy across the west (Hornby, Riccarton, Sockburn), the north (Papanui, Belfast, Redwood), central suburbs (Merivale, St Albans, Addington) and Port Hills areas (Cashmere, Sumner, Lyttelton).

    If you're unsure whether your property is in our area, call us and we'll confirm straight away.

  • In straightforward cases we can settle in as little as 7 days. Where a property has an active insurance claim or more complex title situation, settlement may take a little longer to allow for the necessary legal work your solicitor will guide you on timing.

    We work with experienced Christchurch conveyancing solicitors who understand the Canterbury-specific landscape and will move as quickly as the situation allows.

    If you need more time to sort belongings, manage an estate, or make other arrangements we can accommodate a longer settlement date too.

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