Cowdy Real Estate

29 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
  •   4.9   (203 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Cowdy Real Estate has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

93
Reviews
35
Properties for sale
140
Sold properties
$838k
Average sale price
$117.4m
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 11 agents at Cowdy Real Estate.

Jake Wieblitz
Jake Wieblitz

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (48 reviews)
About Jake
Prior to starting his successful career in real estate, Jake was based overseas coordinating disaster relief programs & school building projects in Haiti, Peru and the Caribbean. Despite the extensive world experience, Jake has always had a special place for Christchurch, having spent the majority of his youth growing up here. Jake values spending time with his family, raising his twin daughters and loves an adventure whether on the water or up in the mountains. With a passion for property from a young age, this has flowed into his work as a real estate agent showing his commitment to ensuring he gets the absolute best value for the vendor. Jake puts emphasis on working alongside his clients to reach their goals, going above & beyond each time. He’s been known to mow the lawns and get the broom when needed. Jake’s determination & persistence is what makes sure these goals are achieved. Nothing gets him more motivated than successful results and happy clients. He has the people skills to deal with any problems that may be thrown his way and his level of service and professionalism is second to none, you can’t go wrong with Jake.
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Nick Cowdy
Nick Cowdy

Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (43 reviews)
About Nick
Nick shares his families’ professional and ethical goals and is excited to be part of the hardworking and high achieving team at Cowdy. Earning a degree in Art History and Management from Otago, followed by a move to Wellington gaining experience as a sales manager for a respected New Zealand retailer, ensures Nick is well suited to a future in Real Estate. Having travelled extensively worldwide, it is easy to say that Nick is a well-rounded individual. Nick has a relaxed and approachable style, as well as a commitment to getting the job done properly. This approach is an asset to both purchaser and vendor.
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Tom Rennie
Tom Rennie

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (37 reviews)
About Tom
Driven by the desire to achieve successful outcomes for his clients, Tom’s successful track record and repeat business are a clear indicator of his integrity and sincerity. Having also bought and sold property of his own, Tom understands and appreciates the excitement, emotion, and thrill of selling or buying your own home or property. Tom strives to make buying or selling property a stress-free process for his clients, with his calm nature and ability to build strong relationships through his honesty and hard work. With over 8 years’ experience in the real estate industry Tom has become one of Christchurch’s top agents. Tom is an avid sports fan, when he’s not dealing in Real Estate he will be watching, talking about or participating in sports. Tom is a keen cricketer and a sharp golfer with an impressive handicap. Those who come looking for expertise and guidance to fulfil their real estate goals are well served through Tom’s advice and efforts to go the extra mile.
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Billy Lomax
Billy Lomax

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (32 reviews)
About Billy
Billy’s philosophy is simple. Listen to his clients, understand their goals, and make it happen. Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but not with Billy. Guiding his clients through the real estate process, Billy makes them feel comfortable and confident that they are on the right path to a better future. When it comes to selling peoples largest asset, experience is everything and with 30 years of selling real estate in Christchurch, Billy has that experience. His focus now, along with his wife Jackie, is to apply all that experience and knowledge into delivering a high level of skill and service to sellers and buyers within the wider Christchurch area. In today’s market it is essential that sellers and buyers seek the services of a strong, trustworthy company with a highly skilled and dedicated sales team. Billy chose Cowdy Real Estate and thinks you should too.
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Franco Dal Din
Franco Dal Din

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (31 reviews)
About Franco

Franco currently has 3 active property listings and 9 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Indi Furze
Indi Furze

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (32 reviews)
About Indi
Indi Furze is a dedicated real estate agent at Cowdy Real Estate in Christchurch, with nearly five years of experience in the industry. She loves the dynamic nature of her job, especially the opportunity to assist clients from all walks of life and make a positive impact on their lives. Indi leaves no stone unturned to help people achieve their goals. Passionate, motivated, and always happy to work, Indi is the person to assist you with your real estate needs. Outside of work, Indi enjoys riding her road bike, spending time with her favourite people, and drinking espresso!
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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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Our reviews

  4.9  
203 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: supportive, proactive, friendly, honest, well-prepared, clear communication, local expert.
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Buyer review
Friendly and easy to work with
8 days ago
Friendly and easy to work with

Jake is incredibly open, friendly and easy to work with. He made the process simple and stress free, it made the decision to purchase the home feel right. He kept me up to date and was easy to communicate with, I never had any questions unanswered.

Jake Wieblitz

Jake Wieblitz

  4.9   (48 reviews)
Seller review
Fantastic!
11 days ago
Fantastic!

Natalie was professional, great with communication, understanding of our time pressures and got us a good offer on our house very quickly. Stayed in touch between sale and settlement and gladly assisted to resolve some minor issues after settlement. I would have no hesitation working with Natalie again or recommending her to anyone looking for a top notch agent and team.

Natalie Foster

Natalie Foster

  5   (7 reviews)
Seller review
Multi res Sales
16 days ago
Multi res Sales

I've worked with him on a number of residential developments over the years, and he has consistently delivered excellent results. He has a strong understanding of the Christchurch market, provides honest, well-considered advice, and is always professional and straightforward to deal with. He keeps everyone well informed, is proactive when challenges arise, and is genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. I also appreciate the way he builds rapport with purchasers while representing our developments professionally.

Nick Cowdy

Nick Cowdy

  4.9   (43 reviews)
Buyer review
Exceptional Service
22 days ago
Exceptional Service

Franco was absolutely amazing to work with right from start to finish he has been very accommodating, organized and had fantastic interpersonal skills. He helped me purchase my very first home. I am so grateful thank you Franco, I highly recommend Franco for your property needs he knows what he's doing and is a professional!

Franco Dal Din

Franco Dal Din

  5   (31 reviews)
Seller review
Extremely happy first-time home seller
26 days ago
Extremely happy first-time home seller

Franco Dal Din .. more than a Real Estate Agent , This is the 1st time in my life that I have put a property up for sale. This could have been a very anxious time but with Franco Dal Din it was a smooth and professional experience. He set what he thought would be an adequate time line for selling and arranged for what was necessary to present the home for sale.With what could have been a stressful time Franco's input made the whole process easier to undertake . He kept me informed of the progress of the sale process in his own friendly style. This sale was an easier time than I had envisioned. Thank you kindly Franco Dal Din .

Franco Dal Din

Franco Dal Din

  5   (31 reviews)
Buyer review
Very helpful
30 days ago
Very helpful

Jake was professional. He has great communication skills and was helpful in ensuring I got the house that I wanted.

Jake Wieblitz

Jake Wieblitz

  4.9   (48 reviews)
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Our properties

Cowdy Real Estate has 35 properties for sale and sold 140 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Offers Over $719,000
1-5/62 Wilsons Road South
Saint Martins Canterbury
2
2
1
Townhouse
SoldAug 5, 2026
Price not available
7/7 Grove Road
Addington Canterbury
2
1
1
Townhouse
For Sale
Set Sale
34 Emeline Chapman Drive
Cracroft Canterbury
3
2
2
House
SoldJul 30, 2026
Price not available
16 Archer St
Mairehau Canterbury
3
1
1
House
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