Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd)

70 High Street, Leeston 7632
  •   5   (14 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

14
Reviews
15
Properties for sale
49
Sold properties
$225k
Average sale price
$11m
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   (14 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

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  
14 reviewsacross 3 different locations, showing 6.
Buyer review
Outstanding experience
15 days ago
Outstanding experience

Suzy was excellent when we purchased our property. With strong communication and guidance when needed it mad the whole process stress free. Suzy was a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge was outstanding in all areas.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (14 reviews)
Seller review
Very Pleased!
27 days ago
Very Pleased!

Suzy was great to work with in selling a property on our behalf. I felt like she was working for us. Very friendly, knew the area and market very well and was able to advise accordingly giving us a great outcome.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (14 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent to work with
about 1 month ago
Excellent to work with

Suzy was great in every way with selling my late mother's house would recommend her highly

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (14 reviews)
Seller review
I straight away knew we had the best person to sell our home.Suzy was fantastic, highly recommend.
about 2 months ago
I straight away knew we had the best person to sell our home.Suzy was fantastic, highly recommend.

Suzy was very knowledgeable of the area and the Market in the area. All ways getting people through to view the house even outside her hours of work. Showed a personal touch which Mum loved. Very patient and friendly and communication was 100%. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home to go with Suzy.

Suzy McPherson

Suzy McPherson

  5   (14 reviews)
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Our properties

Bayleys Leeston (Whalan And Partners Ltd) has 15 properties for sale and sold 49 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 11, 2026
Price not available
9 Collisson Street
Leeston Canterbury
3
2
2
House
For Sale
Asking Price $659,000
3 Mountain View Place
Leeston Canterbury
3
1
2
House
For Sale
Deadline Sale
1316 Tramway Road
Dunsandel Canterbury
4
2
Rural
For Sale
Deadline Sale
10 Cunningham Street
Leeston Canterbury
3
1
2
House
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