Cowdy Real Estate

29 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
  •   4.9   (221 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 10 property managers at Cowdy Real Estate.

Janice Cowdy
Janice Cowdy

Director

jcowdy@cowdy.co.nz
About Janice
Janice Cowdy is director of Cowdy Real Estate. Having worked at Cowdy since 1989, with a reputation for offering an unrivalled property management service, she ensures landlords receive the best return for their investment. A property investor herself, her philosophy is to treat every client’s property as they would. Always ensuring landlords receive a good return on investment, and enjoying open lines of communication. She has extensive experience in all aspects of business, understanding relevant tenancy legislation, and is committed to providing the best property management service available. A strategic thinker, she focuses on quality control, problem solving and forward planning.
Olivia Cowdy
Olivia Cowdy

Manager, Property Management

ocowdy@cowdy.co.nz
About Olivia
Having gained several years experience in project management at a global HR company specialising in leadership and management, Olivia has developed many transferable skills for her career in property management. Olivia has a passion for putting customers first, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved and delivering results in a timely manner. She thrives in a fast paced and challenging environment where she seeks out opportunities to innovate and flex to meet her clients’ needs. Olivia has lived in Melbourne and London for 8 years and has enjoyed extensive travel in Europe and South America. Having returned to Christchurch in September 2015, Olivia is committed to continuing the company’s high values and ethos.
Gael Robb
Gael Robb

Property Manager

grobb@cowdy.co.nz
About Gael
Gael’s core beliefs fit perfectly with the Cowdy brand values of honesty, integrity and personal attention. Gael is proactive, efficient and highly professional. A valued member of the Cowdy property management team since 1994, she has gained an impressive reputation among her peers. Being a property investor herself, Gael’s attention to detail and no-nonsense approach ensures peace of mind and the maximum yield from her clients’ investments. Highly organised and practical, Gael ensures all her clients and customers receive clear ongoing communication and a high level of service.
Nicola Flanagan
Nicola Flanagan

Property Manager

nflanagan@cowdy.co.nz
Gina Dalley
Gina Dalley

Property Manager

gdalley@cowdy.co.nz
About Gina
Gina joined the team at Cowdy in 2006 in a customer service role. It was therefore a natural progression for Cowdy to ask her to join the Property Management team in 2009. Gina enjoys the responsibility of owning her own rental property so understands the importance, and is determined tenants meet their responsibilities, regarding the payment of rent and any arrears. With a persistent, focused and systematic approach to rent collection and arrears her professionalism and outstanding results have been appreciated by all. Gina also manages a small portfolio of properties. Gina has the added determination to see everything through to the end and a reputation for leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome. This along with good communication skills and an approachable manner leads to a smooth trouble free working relationship. Gina’s core beliefs follow Cowdy brand values of honesty, integrity and personal attention.
Ruby Shaw
Ruby Shaw

Property Manager

rshaw@cowdy.co.nz
About Ruby
After 8 years in customer service & high intensity roles, it was a natural progression for Ruby to begin her career as a Property Manager with the team at Cowdy. Ruby prides herself on having the skills to communicate with anyone, no matter the situation. With her keen eye for detail and passion for property, Ruby goes above and beyond to ensure no stone is left unturned. Ruby’s personal mantra of honesty and integrity allow her to ensure she can deliver the Cowdy Standard in all aspects of her work. It is these skills and morals that landlords can trust and be rest assured that Ruby will be looking out for their investment the whole way.

About us

Cowdy is a trusted, widely recognised name amongst real estate and property management companies in Christchurch. Cowdy was founded in 1979 with a focus on residential real estate, but over the years we have also developed a strong award winning property management team, as well as a specialist commercial real estate division. We belong to an established network within the real estate industry, and are members of the New Zealand Realtors Network, an organisation of over 2,800 sales people, 500 property managers and 200 offices nationwide. We remain a privately owned, family run company. All members of our family are involved in all daily aspects of the business. Janice Cowdy, Director, and Olivia Cowdy manage the Property Management division. Nick Cowdy leads the Residential Real Estate division and Sam Cowdy heads up the Commercial division. We are committed to delivering the best, tailored service possible.

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  4.9  
221 reviewsacross 38 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, clear communication, responsive.
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Tenant review
Excellent management. Thoroughly professional.
2 days ago
Excellent management. Thoroughly professional.

Very responsive over any maintenance that cropped up. Great communication. Very positive and professional. I was privileged to be a Cowdys client.

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
Tenant review
Excellent agent, went the extra mile
5 days ago
Excellent agent, went the extra mile

Worked quickly over the weekend to get me signed and into my unit asap. Very responsive, a pleasure to deal with.

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
Tenant review
Excellent agent
7 days ago
Excellent agent

Very helpful and understanding throughout our tenancy.

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
Tenant review
Firm but fair.
12 days ago
Firm but fair.

Problems were generally fixed in a timely manner--except for one BIG issue. However, the owners were unwilling to pay for the requisite repairs, so that can't be blamed on the property managers.

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
Tenant review
Very friendly, easy to talk too.Gae
19 days ago
Very friendly, easy to talk too.Gae

Gael was very helpful when showing me through my flat. She pointed out the new bathroom, asked if it was just going to be me living in the flat & made my day by offering it to me a little cheaper which sealed the deal even more for me.

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
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Rapid and attentive
about 1 month ago
Rapid and attentive

Renting through Cowdy Real Estate was an absolute joy. They are very professional, rapid, and attentive. Highly recommended!

Cowdy Real Estate

Cowdy Real Estate

  4.9   (215 reviews)
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