Cowdy Real Estate

29 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
  •   4.9   (177 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

90
Reviews
31
Properties for sale
128
Sold properties
$882k
Average sale price
$112.9m
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.

Nick Cowdy
Nick Cowdy

Principal / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (40 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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Jake Wieblitz
Jake Wieblitz

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (39 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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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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Tom Rennie
Tom Rennie

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (34 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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Indi Furze
Indi Furze

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (31 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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Franco Dal Din
Franco Dal Din

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (27 reviews)
About Franco

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

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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  
177 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: well-prepared, honest, clear communication, local expert.
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Buyer review
Good communication. Would recommend
4 days ago
Good communication. Would recommend

Very responsive with any questions and was able to answer or seek the answers in a timely fashion.

Mimi-Jean Crozier

Mimi-Jean Crozier

  5   (3 reviews)
Seller review
Absolutely fantastic!
7 days ago
Absolutely fantastic!

Indi was absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. She was incredibly responsive, always available to answer questions, and consistently went above and beyond to help. Her communication was excellent and she made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and manageable. Most importantly, she achieved an amazing result for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Indi to anyone looking for a professional, hardworking, and genuinely supportive real estate agent.

Indi Furze

Indi Furze

  5   (31 reviews)
Seller review
Straight shooter & great negotiator
8 days ago
Straight shooter & great negotiator

Tom was exactly what we needed in a real estate agent. He didn’t overpromise anything, but he did exactly what he said he would do, and did it bloody well. He kept us updated every step of the way, with texts after every open home, regular calls and messages to check in, and great advice throughout the whole process. Selling can feel overwhelming, but Tom made it easy. More importantly, he made it easy for us to make decisions because he explained everything clearly, kept on top of the communication, and made sure we always knew how things were tracking. He was honest, practical, easy to deal with, and a great negotiator. He also managed to get us more than we were hoping for, and that is always a win. We’d happily recommend Tom to anyone looking for a real estate agent.

Tom Rennie

Tom Rennie

  4.9   (34 reviews)
Seller review
Franco's excellent communication and marketing knowledge helped us achieve an excellent sale result.
9 days ago
Franco's excellent communication and marketing knowledge helped us achieve an excellent sale result.

Franco kept us very well informed throughout the house sale process from start to finish. He discussed the marketing plans and promptly answered any of our questions. Franco has excellent negotiation skills and was extremely helpful and available at all times. We were very pleased with the great result of our house sale. Franco is very professional, with excellent marketing knowledge.

Franco Dal Din

Franco Dal Din

  5   (27 reviews)
Seller review
Great experience selling our house.
16 days ago
Great experience selling our house.

Excellent communication from Franco and his team mate, Billy. They coordinated all aspects of the sale process. The marketing campaign was targeted and run professionally and efficiently. The deadline method worked well and brought a suitable offer. We have worked with Cowdy's over many years, selling and as our property managers. Definitely recommended. Cheers

Franco Dal Din

Franco Dal Din

  5   (27 reviews)
Seller review
A Great Team to Work With
18 days ago
A Great Team to Work With

We had a really great experience working with Nick & Indi when selling our home. From start to finish, their communication was clear, timely, and easy to follow, which made the whole process feel a lot less stressful. They kept us in the loop every step of the way and were always happy to answer questions or talk things through. We were also really pleased with the final result—they worked hard to get a great outcome for us. We’d happily recommend Nick & Indi to anyone looking to buy or sell. They’re professional, approachable, and genuinely great to deal with.

Nick Cowdy

Nick Cowdy

  4.9   (40 reviews)
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Our properties

Cowdy Real Estate has 31 properties for sale and sold 128 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 12, 2026
For Sale
Deadline sale by 28 May
1/197 Main North Road
Redwood Canterbury
3
1
Other
SoldMay 11, 2026
Price not available
2/36 Evesham Crescent
Spreydon Canterbury
3
2
1
Townhouse
SoldMay 10, 2026
Price not available
5/232 Geraldine Street
Edgeware Canterbury
2
2
1
Townhouse
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