Bayleys Timaru (Whalan And Partners Ltd)

I specialise in residential sales within the South Canterbury area - Timaru and the surrounds. Client satisfaction is my number one priority. I pride myself on concluding each and every sale having happy and satisfied clients at each end of the transaction. Buying and selling property needn't be stressful, obviously there are times we need to be serious, but let's have some fun along the way and get the best result for you!

Born and raised in the heart of Mackenzie, Holly Lane’s deep roots within the community give her an unparalleled advantage. Her extensive network and genuine connections ensure that you're not just working with an agent, but a neighbour who understands the unique dynamics of the local market. With a passion for properties and a commitment to your success, Holly brings a fresh perspective and unparalleled dedication to the Fairlie and Mackenzie region. Holly brings a unique blend of personal and professional expertise to the table. Having transformed her own residential property into a thriving rental, she understands the value of renovations and the potential a property holds. After completing a Masters degree, Holly pursued her professional working career for Ministry for Primary Industries, where she worked for over 5 years within the Fisheries and Compliance directorates. This background has set her up with efficiency, communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality results - qualities essential in the fast-paced world of real estate. Holly Lane isn't just a real estate agent; she's an active community member invested in the Mackenzie region. Serving on the Fairlie Community Board and engaging in local netball and family activities, she is deeply woven into the fabric of the community. This genuine connection fosters her innate ability to understand your needs and match them with the perfect property solutions.

With over nine years of experience marketing and selling property across multiple asset classes, including farms, commercial properties, and subdivisions from concept to completion, Shona built her Real Estate career in the provincial and rural communities of South Auckland and North Waikato. Now in Timaru, she continues her service with Bayleys across the South Canterbury region, bringing extensive commercial acumen and vibrant energy — a combination that consistently delivers exceptional outcomes. Although the chosen area of specialization in Timaru is Commercial, Industrial & Retail sales and leasing, Shona is available to do other asset class marketing and sales including lifestyle and residential properties. Introducing a fresh and energetic perspective to South Canterbury, Shona brings experience in marketing property while being extremely client focused. Exhibiting the quintessential Kiwi 'can-do' attitude along with strong rural values, Shona delivers a streamlined, reliable, and ultimately successful experience for her clients. She is solutions-oriented and has a commitment to efficiency via availability and dedication. Shona made a seamless transition into real estate following a distinguished career in middle and senior management, with a focus on business development and operations across 1PL to 4PL. Her experience spans a broad range of industries, including FMCG, QSR, growing media and the stock-feed sectors which included upcycling of food waste into stockfeed. She has been instrumental in establishing, developing, and scaling medium to larger businesses – This has also reflected in the scope and success of complex projects she has been tasked with managing and executing. Her extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of client priorities have proven invaluable in consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Shona’s unwavering dedication to achieving results, coupled with her extensive experience, gives her a deep understanding of clients' priorities. This allows her to consistently deliver meaningful, value-driven outcomes.

Hamish has been hands-on in the agricultural sector for his whole career, gaining incredible depth of knowledge alongside an impeccable reputation for honesty and hard work. So when he turned his focus to rural real estate, this solid and wide-ranging experience saw him to rise to the top 5% of Bayleys salespeople nationwide, within just over two years. His experience began straight after St Andrew's College, joining the then Stock and Station Division of Pyne Gould Guinness, working as a stock agent and looking after clients in the Fairlie and Mackenzie Basin. In 2002 he co-founded the livestock company Peter Walsh & Associates, spending 15 years there before beginning farming on his own account. Hamish now leases his farm out, to fully commit to his successful real estate career. He now heads up Team Lane, based out of Bayleys Canterbury’s Timaru office and focusing on rural properties, from farming to residential to lifestyle. Hamish’s auctioneering skills took him to many sale yards across Canterbury, as well as to on-farm sales and charity auctions. The result is that he is known and trusted across the South Island, with a contacts list built up of solid, years-long relationships. Hamish enjoys dealing with people from all walks of life. You can rest assured that when dealing with Hamish, you’re getting access to genuine knowledge, built up over years, of what makes rural places – and rural people – tick. Hamish and his wife, Jo, have three daughters, now young adults. The family enjoys golf, shooting, travelling and going on excursions with their campervan. Hamish is a member of the Fairlie Lions and has served on a number of business and community focused boards.

Wayne brings a professional and polished approach to real estate throughout the Mackenzie district. Strong communication, a proven deal maker, and working tirelessly for his clients are the hallmarks of Wayne’s approach. Wayne has a broad range of real estate experience crafted over the years selling residential and lifestyle property. He is experienced in dealing with all types of property – family homes, investment property, developments, and holiday homes. He also is an experienced broker of business, commercial and tourism related properties. His selling skillset is well refined for the unique and burgeoning Mackenzie market. Wayne lives and breathes real estate. He thrives on the challenge and his greatest satisfaction is seeing clients achieve their property goals. Your sale or purchase process will be in outstanding hands with Wayne as your trusted advisor, backed by New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate brand. Wayne has most recently been the Sales Manager of the Bayleys South Canterbury office where he was instrumental in developing a high performing team. He is very well qualified with a commerce degree, postgraduate leadership diploma, and a recently completed real estate Branch Manager diploma. Outside of real estate, Wayne is dedicated to his family which includes work colleague and wife Jessica Frewen, and their three children. When time allows you will find Wayne on the mountain bike trail, golf links, snowboarding or enjoying the lakes.

Paula Goodman is a Geraldine local who brings over 20 years of experience to each client's real estate journey. She knows the wider Geraldine area well. Paula and her daughter, Amanda Goodman, work together as 'The Good Team'. They have bought and sold residential and lifestyle properties throughout Geraldine, Fairlie, Pleasant Point and Temuka. Buying or selling a home can be daunting. The Good Team's goal is that their clients feel confident and comfortable about the process and the decisions they are making. They are committed to acting as a guide and giving generous support and direction. They combines above and beyond support with an eye for detail, excellent systems and impressive negotiation skills. Working with The Good Team will give you the support you need to get the excellent results you want. If you need an agent who will give you the support you need at every stage of your real estate journey and produce great results, call The Good Team today.