Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd)

70 High Street, Leeston 7632
  •   5   (22 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd) has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

22
Reviews
13
Properties for sale
53
Sold properties
$260k
Average sale price
$13.8m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) where the agent was a part of the transaction and published on ratemyagent.co.nz. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd).

Suzy McPherson
Suzy McPherson

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (21 reviews)
About Suzy
Suzy’s deep-rooted connection to the Leeston area spans 30 years, alongside her husband and their three grown children. Embracing her role as a seasoned real estate agent in the flourishing Selwyn District she possesses an unparalleled knowledge of the local landscape, a comprehensive grasp of the market and an extensive network of rural contacts. With a diverse professional background encompassing travel and education, Suzy’s innate creativity and unwavering motivation are evident. Her standout attributes lie in her exceptional communication skills and her steadfast commitment to action. Suzy thrives on transforming her client’s ideas and dreams into tangible results. For sellers this translates into lucrative property transactions, while for buyers, it means realizing their aspirations of acquiring the perfect property – be it residential or lifestyle. Suzy’s inviting and approachable demeanour instantly puts clients at ease and her unwavering honesty and infectious positivity effectively remove the stress from their real estate journey. Her track record, highlighted by glowing testimonials speaks volumes about her reliability and her knack for simplifying complexity. As Suzy passionately states, “I live by the motto ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’. I firmly believe in transparency, honesty, and forthrightness. My clients are assured their best interests are at the forefront of every decision I make as I place myself in their shoes with every step.” Away from the fast-paced property market Suzy is an avid gardener and cook. Beyond that you will often find her engaged in the community, participating in her book club, co-ordinating the cooking section of the annual Ellesmere A & P Show, serving as the Treasurer for Ellesmere Community Care and generously sponsoring various individuals and events within her community, Suzy takes immense pride in her local involvement. Suzy is honoured to be part of the Bayleys team being based out of the Leeston office. Here she can be deeply entrenched in her local community working diligently every day to make a positive impact and facilitate exceptional real estate experiences for her clients.
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John Bailey
John Bailey

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (1 review)
About John
With his exceptional communication skills, outgoing nature and unique ability to connect with people, John was always destined for the world of real estate. Having gained valuable experience in the industry from a young age, he is now firmly based at the Bayleys Leeston office, where his expertise lies in the rural, lifestyle and residential fields, selling properties across Leeston, Southbridge, Dunsandel and the outer areas of Canterbury. A Southbridge local, John grew up on a farm, immersing himself in dairy, mixed cropping, and potato farming, providing him with a broad range of expertise. With his experience in the area and rural background, John brings genuine knowledge, fresh input, drive and energy to the industry. He can connect with buyers of any age and at any stage of their property-buying journey. His strong work ethic, wealth of knowledge, negotiation skills and experience accumulated across the real estate spectrum has made him the agent of choice in the community he is so dedicated to serving. Talk with John today and discuss how he can maximise your next real estate transaction.
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About us

Leeston is situated on the Canterbury Plains between the shore of Lake Ellesmere and the mouth of the Rakaia River. The team at Bayleys Leeston offers you a full range of real estate services including, residential, commercial, lifestyle, and rural properties. You’ll see Bayleys signs marketing the area’s finest homes, farms, and businesses. We’ll help you tap into the massive power of the Bayleys network, to maximise the value of your real estate assets. Our national and international reach is unmatched, and we’re masters at creating genuine competition for your property. We’re also deeply committed to the local community, supporting local legends like the Crusaders and Matatū, the Christchurch City Mission, Surfing for Farmers, and the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, as well as schools, sports teams, and not-for-profit organisations across Canterbury. If you’re selling your property, contact the Bayleys Leeston team today. As New Zealand’s largest full service real estate agency, we cover residential, commercial, and rural property from Kaitaia to Bluff. Ask us anything.

Our reviews

  5  
22 reviewsacross 5 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Perfectly
about 21 hours ago
Perfectly

Very friendly great communication professional and down to earth

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (21 reviews)
Buyer review
Attentive, professional and goes out of way to get best result.
8 days ago
Attentive, professional and goes out of way to get best result.

We were lucky enough to be able to buy and sell with Suzy, and I know that without her the process would have been so much more stressful. Suzy has incredible knowledge of the Leeston and Ellesmere area and is well connected within the community which is absolutely priceless when dealing in real estate. As a family with three boys under five, the thought of selling and buying property was daunting, but with Suzy's guidance, incredible communication, and her commitment to go out of her way to help in any way (always with some good humour thrown in!) allowed us to have a great result that we couldn't have dreamed of. I underestimated the effort and time a good agent puts in throughout the process - Suzy is second to none. I would highly recommend Suzy to anyone looking for an agent in the area!

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (21 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent Agent
18 days ago
Excellent Agent

We could not fault Suzy at any stage of the sale of our property. Right from the start she was honest, professional but always friendly. Suzy knew the market and where our property was placed, she was in touch regularly even if it was just to touch base. Suzy definitely made what could have been a stressful process, straightforward and easy.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (21 reviews)
Seller review
The best agent ever
19 days ago
The best agent ever

Suzy is fantastic. She has made the sale process so easy. Excellent at communication and the process has been so smooth. We would reccomend Suzy to everyone we know needing an agent.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (21 reviews)
Seller review
Awesome courteous professional .
22 days ago
Awesome courteous professional .

Everything was carried out with prompt efficient courteous attention. Dealing with a very awkward purchaser was handled with patience and professionalism

John Bailey

John Bailey

  5   (1 review)
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Our properties

Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd) has 13 properties for sale and sold 53 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$719,000 +
39 Lunn Crescent
Leeston Canterbury
3
2
2
House
For Sale
Deadline Sale
16 Mather Place
Springston Canterbury
4
2
2
House
SoldJun 11, 2026
Price not available
63 Clausen Avenue
Leeston Canterbury
3
2
2
House
SoldJun 10, 2026
Price not available
42 Clausen Avenue
Leeston Canterbury
4
2
2
House
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