Irelands Real Estate

Unit 1, 357 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
  •   4.9   (31 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

15
Reviews
3
Properties for sale
13
Sold properties
$583k
Average sale price
$7.6m
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 5 agents at Irelands Real Estate.

Steve Austin
Steve Austin

Sales Consultant

  4.9   (17 reviews)
About Steve
Born and raised in Christchurch, Steve commenced a career path in the engineering industry and progressed on to management roles, gaining strong people and listening skills, as well as sales and planning skills with a proven record of success. This isn’t Steve’s first foray into real estate, having started his career when deals were sealed with a handshake and a signature. The decision to join Irelands Real Estate was simple, as it is an established well-known city agency. Steve is pleased to work within a highly professional and skilled team. Steve is married with two adult children and three grandchildren, and he enjoys home renovating, reading, sports and walking/jogging the Port Hills. Steve appreciates that buying or selling your main asset can be a very exciting yet stressful time, and knows the importance of keeping clients informed and consulted throughout the process. If you would like a friendly and helpful real estate experience, or a general chat regarding your property, Steve would be more than happy to assist you.
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Erin Morrison
Erin Morrison

Sales Manager

  4.9   (8 reviews)
About Erin
Erin is a positive, genuine ‘people person’ whose relaxed, easy going manner puts clients and buyers alike at ease, while her work ethic and commitment to her clients means she is driven to achieve results. Erin’s fresh approach to real estate comes from her many years in retail, a number of which she spent managing and training retail teams. Customer service was then and still remains a core focus for Erin, as she appreciates the value of a consultant who is able to not only communicate effectively and frequently, but also listen to their clients and really understand their needs. Erin’s tertiary degree in media and natural creative flair also gives her a unique perspective and understanding of marketing. Erin’s natural combination of creativity and a meticulous approach is perfectly suited to her chosen profession in real estate, and her passion to provide the very best experience to her clients makes her the great choice to entrust with selling your property.
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Shiek Ahmad
Shiek Ahmad

Sales Consultant

  5   (5 reviews)
About Shiek
With an extensive background in property management and real estate, I bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record to the Christchurch real estate market. My prior and current experience in property management in Christchurch has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the local market dynamics, trends, and client needs. Previously, I owned and operated a highly successful Real Estate Agency in Fiji for over eight years. During this period, I specialized in selling, leasing, and property management, which allowed me to develop a diverse skill set. I excelled in administrative tasks, driving sales, and implementing innovative marketing strategies that significantly boosted client engagement and satisfaction. My tenure in Fiji honed my ability to manage complex transactions and build lasting relationships with clients from various cultural and economic backgrounds. My excellent communication skills enable me to connect effectively with individuals from all walks of life, ensuring that their unique needs and preferences are met. I am passionate about delivering exceptional service and am dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients. My approach is client-centric, focusing on understanding their goals and providing tailored solutions to meet those objectives. Outside of my professional life, I am an avid sports enthusiast, with a particular love for soccer. I enjoy engaging in outdoor activities during my free time. I have a young family—my wife, son, and daughter—and I often spend my spare time at my son’s soccer training or games or exploring various outdoor activities with my family. As I transition into the real estate sales market in Christchurch, I am excited to leverage my extensive expertise and deep market knowledge to help clients navigate their property journeys. Whether buying, selling, or investing, I am committed to providing professional, reliable, and insightful guidance to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.
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Melissa Benge
Melissa Benge

Managing Director

  5   (1 review)
About Melissa
Melissa is known for going the extra mile for her clients, whilst always keeping communications open and regular. As the Managing Director of the company her vision is for unparalleled levels of service experienced by all Irelands Real Estate clients. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Technology and a Diploma in Business Administration, both from Massey University. She also holds a New Zealand Real Estate Agent’s license which enables her to lead a team of licensed Salespeople. Melissa started her real estate career in 2005 and she has developed a reputation for working hard and making the selling or renting process easy. She is focused on delivering the best possible results in the shortest period of time. Melissa treats all of her clients with the utmost care, courtesy and the strictest confidentiality. Melissa and her husband Marty thoroughly enjoy walking in and around Hagley Park in the mornings to get the energy levels kick started for the day. She also enjoys tramping, music, yoga and spending time with her family and friends.
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Pak Loke
Pak Loke

Sales Consultant

About Pak
Having worked in the industry for many years, and with extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial real estate, Pak has the experience and expertise to provide the best service for his valued clients.
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About us

Property made easy. Christchurch property management and real estate specialists, Irelands is a family owned and operated business with over 70 years of combined experience. We offer professional property management and real estate services, as well as insightful advice on the investment market so you can maximise your property’s potential.

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Our reviews

  4.9  
31 reviewsacross 17 different locations, showing 6.
Buyer review
Amazing real estate agent, fantastic to deal with throughout  the whole process.
about 2 months ago
Amazing real estate agent, fantastic to deal with throughout the whole process.

Absolutely fabulous. Highly recommended. He conducted himself extremely well and fantastic to deal with. Excellent communication skills. Very knowledgeable and helpful, he made the process easier. Very friendly. Steve made the whole process a breeze. Very happy and contented family and a creation of new friendships. Amazing real estate agent, fantastic to deal with . Steve made entire purchasing and selling process a breeze.

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

  4.9   (17 reviews)
Seller review
Above and Beyond Service
2 months ago
Above and Beyond Service

Steve exceeded our expectations. He is a great communicator keeping us well informed of what was happening in the market and providing progress reports on how the house showings were progressing. He has a great sense of humour which helps to relieve what at times was a stressful experience with not being on site. As absentee sellers he went above and beyond assisting us with getting the house listed and looking after the property while it was on the market. We highly recommend him to others.

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

  4.9   (17 reviews)
Buyer review
Steve is very helpful
2 months ago
Steve is very helpful

Good communication and professionalism

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

  4.9   (17 reviews)
Buyer review
Always willing to help
2 months ago
Always willing to help

Shiek was great to deal with, always able to help with questions and point us in the right direction. His knowledge of property and his clear communication was so helpful, he helped make the process of buying our first home feel very straightforward and not complicated. Thank you Shiek!

Shiek Ahmad

Shiek Ahmad

  5   (5 reviews)
Buyer review
Amazing experience working with Shiek
4 months ago
Amazing experience working with Shiek

It was excellent service, provided us with great knowledge about the housing market.

Shiek Ahmad

Shiek Ahmad

  5   (5 reviews)
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Our properties

Irelands Real Estate has 3 properties for sale and sold 13 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 11, 2026
Price not available
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3
1
2
House
SoldMay 4, 2026
Price not available
2/275 Marine Parade
New Brighton Canterbury
2
1
1
Unit
For Sale
Enquiries Over $519,000
2/176 Geraldine St
Edgeware Canterbury
2
1
1
Unit
For Sale
By Negotiation
1/165 Clarence Street
Riccarton Canterbury
2
1
2
House
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