Harcourts Avonhead (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd)

49 Merrin Street, Avonhead
  •   5   (232 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Harcourts Avonhead (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

76
Reviews
41
Properties for sale
286
Sold properties
$819k
Average sale price
$234.1m
Total sales value

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  • National Top 100New Zealand
  • Suburb WinnerAvonhead
  • 4x National Top 100New Zealand - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
  • 3x Suburb WinnerAvonhead - 2026, 2025, 2023

Meet the team

Get to know the 6 agents at Harcourts Avonhead (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) .

Julie Proctor
Julie Proctor

Sales Consultant

  5   (124 reviews)
About Julie
When it comes to buying and selling property, you need a partner you can trust. Real estate sales consultant Julie Proctor has sold more than $180 million of Christchurch property, building a highly respected reputation for doing ‘the right thing’ and creating an environment of mutual trust and respect with each and every client she works with. Repeat business and referrals from past clients form a large proportion of Julie’s work, testament to her many years in real estate, her principled approach and the results she consistently achieves. Julie takes her duty of care towards buyers and sellers seriously, ensuring they avoid the pitfalls that are all too common with less experienced or less-diligent agents. Practical, hard-working and focused, Julie sets the highest standards of service. Strong, proven systems are balanced alongside adaptability and a creative approach to problem-solving to ensure you get superb levels of communication, the latest real estate industry insights and the very best outcome, every time. A recipient of a Harcourts Auction Excellence Award, she is also a talented negotiator and experienced in property presentation and marketing – essential assets in today’s property market. Julie has owned properties in Christchurch for over 36 years and is a member of the Canterbury Property Investors’ Association. With four grown-up children and two grandchildren, she understands what’s at stake when buying or selling a family home. Based at the award-winning Harcourts Grenadier Avonhead office and backed by a talented team, Julie is dedicated to meeting your real estate needs and exceeding your expectations. M 027 245 1350 P 03 358 2972 E julie.proctor@harcourts.co.nz
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Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (69 reviews)
About Patrick
https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickSmithRealEstate Driven. Personable. Results-Focused. Patrick is a dynamic and dedicated real estate professional with an energetic approach to everything he does. A proud family man with an innate drive and a sharp instinct for property, Patrick combines industry knowledge with a genuine passion for helping people move forward in their lives. With his finger firmly on the pulse of the Christchurch property market, his focused, forward-thinking approach ensures he's always a step ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Warm, engaging, and authentic, Patrick connects effortlessly with people from all walks of life. His ability to build trust and long-lasting relationships is one of his greatest strengths, and it's no surprise he’s regarded as an ethical, transparent, and approachable professional. Open and honest communication is at the heart of his service—and a key reason why so many of his clients return time and again. Patrick’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. He’s proud to have been recognised among his peers throughout the Harcourts network—both in Canterbury and across New Zealand. These accolades are a reflection of the support he’s received from loyal clients and the consistent results he delivers. Believing that exceptional outcomes come from solid processes and genuine client care, Patrick and his team are known for offering a tailored, high-touch service. From apartments to luxury homes, every property is treated with the same level of commitment and strategic marketing. Patrick works collaboratively across all agencies and platforms, ensuring each campaign is customised, far-reaching, and effective. A skilled negotiator with a tenacious mindset, Patrick thrives on a challenge and believes every problem has a solution. Whether navigating complex sales or helping first-home buyers take their first step, he’s all about creating straight-forward, successful experiences. “I would love the chance to chat with you and show how we work and what we can do to bring you the best possible result for your property. Call me for a free no-obligation property appraisal and take the first step now.” For trusted advice and proven results across Christchurch, get in touch with Patrick today
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Cian Ryan
Cian Ryan

Sales Consultant

  5   (50 reviews)
About Cian
"The fundamental beliefs of my business are trust and success. I believe in order to succeed you must first have the trust of those around you. Once you know that you can trust me with the sale of your property, my main focus then becomes successfully selling it. To do this I implement expert marketing strategies and work within the number one agency in Christchurch - Harcourts."
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Denise Robinson
Denise Robinson

Sales Consultant

  5   (41 reviews)
About Denise
When choosing a new career in real estate Denise knew that the multi award winning company, Harcourts Grenadier would be a perfect fit for her. Joining this Harcourts powerhouse, with a well established reputation of selling across Christchurch, was an easy decision for Denise. With a proven background in customer service and sales in travel, both locally, nationally and internationally, and having owned her own business, ensures Denise is a natural fit to assess your property needs and guide you with ease through the buying or selling of your property. A mother of 3 adult sons, she is well versed at multi-tasking and time management. Denise’s personal integrity and exceptional customer care skills, see her exceed her customer’s expectations at every stage of the real estate process. So, if you are new to the market, or looking for help researching prior to entering the market, or alternatively frustrated by trying to go it alone, you would be well rewarded by giving Denise a call to have a chat and letting her guide you through the process.
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Ben McCarthy
Ben McCarthy

Sales Consultant

  5   (29 reviews)
About Ben
Born and raised in Christchurch, Ben McCarthy is a high-performing real estate consultant based out of Harcourts Grenadier's Avonhead office. While specialising in Avonhead and the surrounding suburbs, Ben successfully helps clients buy and sell property right across Canterbury. Known for his friendly, approachable nature, strong negotiation skills, and commitment to achieving outstanding results, Ben has built a reputation for delivering an exceptional client experience from start to finish. His in-depth knowledge of the Christchurch property market, combined with a genuine passion for helping people, allows him to confidently guide clients through every stage of their property journey. Having built a strong reputation throughout Avonhead and the surrounding suburbs, Ben is proud to be recognised as a trusted local real estate specialist. By combining strategic marketing, skilled negotiation, and a client first approach, he consistently delivers exceptional outcomes while ensuring every client feels informed, supported, and confident throughout the process. Ben has worked with a diverse range of clients, from first home buyers and growing families to experienced investors and downsizers. Every property and every client is different, which is why he takes the time to understand each person's goals before tailoring a strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome. With a strong focus on communication, honesty, and professionalism, Ben is committed to making the buying and selling process as straightforward and stress free as possible. His proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to negotiate effectively have helped him consistently deliver results that exceed expectations. Whether you're considering selling, searching for your next home, or simply wanting an up to date understanding of your property's value, Ben is always happy to provide honest advice and expert guidance. If you're looking for a friendly, dedicated, and results-driven real estate professional who combines local expertise with exceptional service and strong negotiation skills, get in touch with Ben today.
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Danean Neill
Danean Neill

Sales Consultant

  5   (28 reviews)
About Danean
Danean Neill is no stranger to hard work. After completing her bachelor's degree in Political Science, Danean began running marathons, completing 5 marathons in North America and Europe over the span of 2 years (and another in Christchurch in 2025)- this utter dedication and drive to succeed has been overwhelming evident in her real estate success. In particular, Danean excels at auctions. She always bids strategically and competitively, walking away with the optimal outcome for her buyers. Although dedicated to achieving results, Danean is a breath of fresh air in personality. She loves sharing her comprehensive knowledge and helping everyone to understand the (sometimes) daunting and complicated sales process: “Danean was fantastic right from the first meeting. She’s super approachable and always had our best interests front of mind. She made the whole buying process (which was very daunting as a first home buyer) extremely simple, taking the time to walk us through every step and answered all our question or concerns in a timely manner. Danean always made an effort to accommodate us though any viewings we requested. Danean is very genuine and always had a smile of her face, nothing was ever a problem and we never at all felt any sales pressure which was really important to us. Can’t speak highly enough of her!” - Alexis Kind, thoughtful and with an unwavering client-commitment, Danean is the ultimate team player that you want on your side. For any property-related advice, Danean is always available for a chat – call her on 021 043 8590 or email at Danean.neill@harcourts.co.nz
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About us

We are the local real estate experts within and around the western suburbs of Christchurch - which includes Ilam, Fendalton, Burnside, Hornby & Avonhead itself. Our team consists of a multi-cultural mix of real estate consultants with an extensive range of expertise and longevity in the real estate market. They have an excellent database of clients and use social media to your advantage as a marketing platform along with traditional marketing methods Led by Licensed Sales Manager Ben Donaldson this award winning team know their community here better than anyone else. Our highly visible office means we deal with more people on a daily basis giving you a big advantage when it comes to buying and selling homes in and around this area. We are very proud of being a leading office in the Harcourts Grenadier Group – Our focus is always on our commitment to high levels of service to ensure your success. Talk to us first, read our testimonials, review our results and discover why we are the very best at what we do. Attention to detail is of the highest importance to us at Grenadier, we are proud to offer two services quite unique to the real estate industry. Our marketing team and client experience suite offer you extra touch points during the selling process, and provide you a full time creative studio and specialised managers, ensuring additional added value for you and your property. Both services are available for you alongside your sales consultant to ensure selling materials are modern, fresh and appealing and there is another contact available to you during the process of your sale. Our direction at Grenadier is to deliver a bespoke, consistent and customer driven focus throughout the whole company experience to our clients. We aim to develop a client perception of Grenadier to encourage and ensure client retention and loyalty.

Our reviews

  5  
232 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Buyer review
Julie was an excellent communicator who guided us respectfully through the unfamiliar sale process
about 1 month ago
Julie was an excellent communicator who guided us respectfully through the unfamiliar sale process

We had a very short lead-up to auction date. Julie expertly facilitated our due diligence and formulating our offer. We were unable to bid as our own sale was not sufficiently far advanced. However within a few days, we were able to participate in the resulting deadline sale in which we were successful. Julie was quite exceptional in remaining accessible throughout this time to answer questions, liasing promptly with our solicitors where required. She demonstrated a high level of knowledge and experience that was very reassuring in an unfamiliar and potentially stressful process. Her personable attitude combined with professional approach would allow us to recommend her service to anyone fortunate enough to engage with her.

Julie Proctor

Julie Proctor

  5   (124 reviews)
Buyer review
Kind, caring, and supportive
about 1 month ago
Kind, caring, and supportive

Denise was very supportive throughout the whole purchasing process. She was considerate towards our needs and very responsive. Denise represented us very well in the auction room showing great professionalism but also kindness and understanding of our position. She’s a fantastic agent and would highly recommend to anyone.

Denise Robinson

Denise Robinson

  5   (41 reviews)
Buyer review
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Buyer’s Agent
about 1 month ago
Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Buyer’s Agent

We couldn’t recommend Ben highly enough. As first-home buyers, having someone with his knowledge and experience made the entire process so much less overwhelming. Ben went above and beyond by thoroughly reviewing property documents, researching comparable sales in the area, and giving us honest, expert advice on every home we considered. He never rushed us and always took the time to answer our questions and attend the properties we were interested in, making us feel like a priority throughout the whole journey. Thanks to Ben’s guidance, we found the perfect first home. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to helping us make the right decision gave us so much confidence every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful for all of his hard work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

Ben McCarthy

Ben McCarthy

  5   (29 reviews)
Buyer review
Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable
about 1 month ago
Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable

Being a first home buyer I was terrified and over whelmed of the whole process of purchasing a house Ben put all of my worries at ease by being incredibly helpful and honest as well as always reaching out and checking in to make sure I understood everything that was going on as it is a long and overwhelming process! I can not recommend Ben enough!

Ben McCarthy

Ben McCarthy

  5   (29 reviews)
Buyer review
Great, Professional, Friendly Agent
about 2 months ago
Great, Professional, Friendly Agent

We recently purchased our new home on Dominion Place with Julie, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Julie was fantastic to deal with from start to finish. Her communication was excellent throughout the entire process, keeping us informed every step of the way and making everything as stress-free as possible. She was professional, friendly, and always available to answer our questions. We're extremely happy with the outcome and would highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks again, Julie!

Julie Proctor

Julie Proctor

  5   (124 reviews)
Buyer review
Great, Professional, Friendly Agent!
about 2 months ago
Great, Professional, Friendly Agent!

We recently purchased our new home on Dominion Place with Julie, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Julie was fantastic to deal with from start to finish. Her communication was excellent throughout the entire process, keeping us informed every step of the way and making everything as stress-free as possible. She was professional, friendly, and always available to answer our questions. We're extremely happy with the outcome and would highly recommend Julie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks again, Julie!

Julie Proctor

Julie Proctor

  5   (124 reviews)
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Our properties

Harcourts Avonhead (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) has 41 properties for sale and sold 286 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldAug 21, 2026
Price not available
17 Bayliss Close
Northwood Canterbury
2
1
1
Townhouse
For Sale
Deadline September 10th at 3pm
193 Main North Road
Redwood Canterbury
4
2
2
House
SoldAug 20, 2026
Price not available
174b Harewood Road
Papanui Canterbury
House
For Sale
Auction Thursday 10 September from 11am (USP)
2 Sabina Street
Shirley Canterbury
3
1
3
House
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