Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd)

70 High Street, Leeston 7632
  •   5   (40 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

40
Reviews
7
Properties for sale
52
Sold properties
$375k
Average sale price
$19.5m
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   (35 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   (5 reviews)
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  
40 reviewsacross 5 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Excellent salesperson for both vendor and buyer
1 day ago
Excellent salesperson for both vendor and buyer

Suzy was amazing, from the time we engaged with her about considering putting our house on the market to the end. Suzy kept us in the loop the whole way through. From the moment it was live in the market to offer signed was 3 days, didn't make it to open home. Thank you very much Suzy.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (35 reviews)
Buyer review
Supportive
4 days ago
Supportive

Suzy was very supportive and helpful with our process of purchasing our first home.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (35 reviews)
Buyer review
The perfect Real Estate Agent
9 days ago
The perfect Real Estate Agent

Suzy was fantastic to deal with for our first home buyer process. She was easy to communicate with and always felt like she had our best interests at heart. The main benefit of dealing with Suzy is that she is just a nice person and happy to communicate. Even when I had to organise a builders report at short notice she made herself available. Although we have no plans to sell our property, if we did, we both know we would contact Suzy for her help with this process. She knows the area so well and knew what would interest us in the area. The best we could have asked for!

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (35 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent team
13 days ago
Excellent team

From the very beginning Suzy and John understood that we weren’t just selling a property, they helped our family close one chapter and begin another. Their kindness, honesty and genuine care made all the difference. We never felt like just a client, they made us feel that they truly cared about achieving the best possible outcome for our family. We are incredibly grateful for this amazing team, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them both! Amazing agents who go above and beyond.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (35 reviews)
Seller review
Always had my best interests at heart
15 days ago
Always had my best interests at heart

Had a good understanding of the market. Good communication. Helped immensely with getting options for Solar Zero. My best interests at heart. I would have no hesitation of recommending Suzy to any prospective buyer/seller

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (35 reviews)
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Our properties

Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd) has 7 properties for sale and sold 52 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldSep 15, 2026
Price not available
6 Lee Street
Southbridge Canterbury
3
1
1
House
SoldSep 8, 2026
Price not available
10 Cunningham Street
Leeston Canterbury
3
1
2
House
SoldSep 3, 2026
Price not available
336 Harmans Road
Leeston Canterbury
3
1
3
Rural
SoldSep 1, 2026
Price not available
21 Broad St
Southbridge Canterbury
3
1
2
House
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