NZ Sotheby's International Realty - Christchurch

Ground Floor/60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Licensed under the REAA 2008: 20165821
  •   5   (85 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 12 agents at NZ Sotheby's International Realty - Christchurch.

Emma Luxton
Emma Luxton

Sales Consultant / Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (45 reviews)
About Emma
Bringing years of customer service and sales experience to her real estate career, Emma understands how important communication is. Keeping her clients at the forefront of the process is how she ensures we get the best possible result. Honesty and reliability coupled with hard work is the foundation of Emma’s business and she is passionate about exceeding her clients’ expectations at every step. Emma believes experience, energy, care and communication is what a sales associate should deliver to their client. Balancing her personal and professional life, she enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with her beautiful family. Her husband John and three wonderful children are her biggest supporters. Having them by her side, she knows how crucial having a solid support system is. The importance of having quality support and guidance when buying and selling your biggest asset is essential and Emma relishes the opportunity to provide this for you. Helping her vendors and purchasers navigate the property market brings her great joy. No matter what stage you are at with your real estate journey, Emma would love to help.
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Joe Laing
Joe Laing

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (42 reviews)
About Joe
Having worked in property for 11+ years, Joe Laing has the experience and ability to ensure the best result is achieved every time for his clients. An award winning agent working out of The Palms office, Joe has previously enjoyed roles within the traditional market and investment market in Canterbury, developing a great understanding of all things Real Estate. Joe has a meticulous work ethic that allows him to get things done efficiently and with the least amount of fuss possible. This combined with experience and superior Real Estate skills creates a recipe for constant exceptional results. Joe understands that doing a thorough and systematic job along with ensuring he continually meets the needs of his clients helps to exceed their expectations. Joe’s negotiating skills and marketing campaigns help to accentuate his level of professionalism. Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, Joe is a big family man with two young daughters who he spends as much time as possible with outside of Real Estate. You can certainly be assured that Joe will do the best job possible as your agent.
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Rosa Carter
Rosa Carter

Licensed Real Estate Agent / Principal

  4.9   (30 reviews)
About Rosa
Rosa Carter AREINZ, B.Com, LLB Rosa has enjoyed a successful real estate career over 18 years, covering high end residential homes, multi-unit project developments and commercial transactions on behalf of local & international clients. With an extensive background in sales & marketing, Rosa is also a qualified barrister & solicitor (admitted 2017), and an Associate of the Real Estate Institute (AREINZ), bringing technical expertise to her work and sound advice on contracts, council regulations, property marketing and sales strategies. She gives back to the local community as a current board member of the Christchurch Art Gallery Foundation and is an avid outdoors fan, often enjoying the local running trails or out on her road bike. With several notable high profile sales in recent years, Rosa is able to lead with experience. Her work has been recognised with national sales awards over the years and is testament to the hard work and strong desire to continually achieve fantastic results for her clients. No property is too big or complex, or too small! Every client is treated with the same professionalism and care to achieve a successful result – whether that be a first home buyer, an investor, a developer or those seeking luxury properties. Under Rosa’s guidance, her clients can be assured of end-to-end advice & results, delivered with confidentiality and professionalism.
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Rodrick Cross
Rodrick Cross

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (22 reviews)
About Rodrick
When you consider your next move, be sure to talk to Rod. His market knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile will be invaluable in delivering your next successful sale. Having joined Real Estate Sales in 2018, Rod Cross has since leveraged his well-established local profile to enjoy strong success in the wider Christchurch and Canterbury realty markets. With an extensive background in business ownership, Rod understands what it takes to deliver a successful outcome for a discerning client. Attention to detail, cohesive teamwork and thorough communication are all part of a successful partnership for the sale of your biggest asset. Rod's knowledge of the real estate market is clearly established in a way that proves invaluable when appraising properties, formulating market strategies and advising clients during changing markets. He is especially proud of his recognition for being consistently very highly rated for his standard of service to both vendors and purchasers. Awards - Top 20 NZSIR Sales Associate Q1 - 2025 Top NZSIR Sales Associate Canterbury Q1 - 2025 Top NZSIR Sales Associate Canterbury - 2024 Top NZSIR Marketer Canterbury - 2024 Top NZSIR Auction Lister Canterbury - 2024 Values and Vision Award Canterbury - 2024
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Matthew Rayner
Matthew Rayner

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (16 reviews)
About Matthew

Matthew currently has 5 active property listings.

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Nicky Armitage
Nicky Armitage

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (6 reviews)
About Nicky

Nicky currently has 10 active property listings and 2 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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About us

Christchurch is at the heart of the South Island. With its innovative industries, world class amenities and thriving business culture, Christchurch embodies the ideal city lifestyle. Combining history with the present, Christchurch presents an opportunity for residents to enjoy the outdoor playground while living in a metropolitan haven. New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s Christchurch office is located in the central city and represents all the best property in Christchurch and surrounding areas. Our team of local experts can assist you with all your real estate needs. Whether you are searching for your first home or an investment property, our agents will guide you through the entire process.

Our reviews

  5  
85 reviewsacross 36 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
A great result in a tough market
5 days ago
A great result in a tough market

Both Matthew and Lillie listened to what was important to us, and acted on this. We never saw the magic they did behind the scenes with the purchaser to get the offer we were presented with, but it was only just a smidge off our dream purchase price - we are incredibly happy with the result.

Matthew Rayner

Matthew Rayner

  5   (16 reviews)
Seller review
Complete support with excellent results
6 days ago
Complete support with excellent results

I have worked with Emma for two home sales and am looking forward to the next one. Emma’s professional, experienced and friendly handling of my sales let me relax through the entire process. I felt that I was in such good hands I could enjoy preparing my open-homes and going through the auction processes completely supported. Emma is an expert in her field. She is inspiring and calm and deals with every step elegantly and with humour as well. I absolutely recommend Emma to everyone who wants a satisfying selling experience with excellent results!

Emma Luxton

Emma Luxton

  5   (45 reviews)
Seller review
Nicky went above and beyond selling our home.
23 days ago
Nicky went above and beyond selling our home.

I am writing to express my appreciation for Nicky's exceptional service. Throughout our engagement, she demonstrated outstanding communication, keeping us informed at every step. I was particularly impressed by her thorough approach when dealing with prospective buyers, ensuring every query was addressed with care. Her professionalism was evident in every interaction, making the entire process seamless and reassuring. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and reliable real estate professional.

Nicky Armitage

Nicky Armitage

  5   (6 reviews)
Seller review
Very professional but at the same time a delight to do business with.
27 days ago
Very professional but at the same time a delight to do business with.

I can thoroughly recommend Chris & Emma if you want agents who are dedicated to get a successful outcome for all.I was kept informed every step of the way which was a big plus for me being in the senior age group.You will not be disappointed engaging Chris & Emma of Sotherb'ys International Realty to sell your property.

Chris Lewis

Chris Lewis

  5   (4 reviews)
Seller review
Delivered a quality service
3 months ago
Delivered a quality service

From the moment Nicky took over, she was professional, dedicated, and proactive. She approached the marketing and sale of our property thoroughly, keeping us informed every step of the way and ensuring no opportunity was overlooked. Her communication was excellent, and she always conducted herself with integrity, positivity, and genuine commitment. Nicky worked tirelessly to showcase our property to the right buyers and maintained a high level of enthusiasm throughout the campaign. Thanks to her hard work, expertise, and perseverance, our property sold in just over four months. We are extremely grateful for Nicky’s efforts and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and hardworking real estate agent. Thank you, Nicky, for achieving such a positive outcome for us.

Nicky Armitage

Nicky Armitage

  5   (6 reviews)
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Our properties

NZ Sotheby's International Realty - Christchurch has 48 properties for sale and sold 81 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Auction 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 14 October 2026 (unless sold prior)
12 Andersons Road
Charteris Bay Canterbury
3
1
1
House
SoldSep 20, 2026
Price not available
73A Ashley Street
Rangiora Canterbury
4
2
2
House
For Sale
Price by Negotiation
3/46 Tui Street
Fendalton Canterbury
3
2
2
House
For Sale
Price by Negotiation
2/46 Tui Street
Fendalton Canterbury
3
2
2
House
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