Sydenham, Canterbury is home to 197 active real estate agents and 83 active real estate agencies. There are 6 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 87 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 179 active and sold properties, with 124 reviews in total. This is a 22% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 4 days ago
Jan-Louise was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Understanding my family’s needs, Jan-Louise showed us a range of properties in 1 morning . Having a clear view of options, making a decision on the right property was easy. Her communication was clear & prompt, Within 3 weeks we viewed & settled on a property, a tight timeline only possible because of the experience Jan-Louise has. I felt well supported through the entire process from the initial viewing to move in date. Exceptional service & support from an exceptional agent.
I had no idea what to expect when I walked through the door of Ray Whites Cashmere searching for an appraisal. Aaron was very warm and welcoming. Aaron was able to work through the details and reasons for the sale very smoothly and with appropriate sensitivity. I was impressed by his level of knowledge of the market, not only prices the area was attracting, but also what sort of buyers the property would likely attract along with the pros and cons of each buyer demographic. As I was from out of town and my in person time available would be short Aaron was responsive and was able to provide a detailed documented picture of the area, buyer demographic with a recommendation for marketing strategy and method of sale. Once the appraisal was approved, Aaron was in regular contact as the marketing process began with updates on listing platforms, open homes and potential buyers. Aaron was also able to build up detailed knowledge of the property along with its strengths and weaknesses which were put to good affect to answer any potential buyer questions. The marketing and sale did not really deviate from what originally discussed and this comes down to Aarons efforts, preparation and planning. The success of the sale is solely due to Aarons ability to develop a rapport with all stake holders, along with the ability to provide the right information at the right time both verbally, in person and email. It is hard to find the words to adequately describe my experience with Aaron, other than he had the x factor, He was very personable without losing any professionalism. Thank you so much
As an inexperienced first home buyer, Sam's service was easy and smooth to follow through. He walked me through all the paperwork and who to contact etc, straightforward, and communicated promptly. Also a friendly guy. I'll recommend Sam to other firsr home buyers. Thanks for all your hard work mate!
Seller Review • 21 days ago

Clear communication, support and excellent results
Team Ali and Emily are just an exceptional team to work with. For buying my property they made everything so much easier and always went out of their way to assist anyway possible .. communication, attention to detail and just making you feel comfortable was beyond fantastic. When everything was settled I was presented by the most thoughtful gifts that showed they had listened to everything I had said that encompassed who I was and I can't thank them enough. When I decide to move on I know who I will be choosing to represent me. Thank you Ali and Emily you are the best.
Shar was accommodating with viewing requests and helpful throughout the entire process
I had a great experience working with Ravi throughout the process of purchasing my first home. From the very beginning, he was professional, approachable and always willing to help. He made the whole process feel straightforward and was always quick to respond whenever I had questions or needed clarification. As this was my first time buying a home and getting onto the property ladder, I really appreciated Ravi’s support and patience throughout the process. He made what could have been a stressful and unfamiliar experience feel much easier, and I always felt well looked after. I’m very grateful for Ravi’s help in getting me into my new home and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get onto the property ladder, whether it’s their first home or they’re simply looking to buy. He genuinely cares about his clients and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience.
Seller Review • about 1 month ago

Alaina was an amazing agent! She was always available to answer any questions and answered back within minutes. Her quick response times made this purchase an enjoyable one. Alaina was very accommodating with my work hours and distance. She worked in times that suited with me for viewings and signing of documents. Alaina has a very professional approach and was very thorough throughout the purchase, making me feel at ease with the process. I highly recommend Alaina as an agent.
Buyer Review • about 1 month ago

Great communication, things were no problem and achieved quickly.
Thank you Shar for helping me sell the house. I've always felt like everything was being handled professionally throughout the entire time. You've organized everything really well and the house got sold without a problem. A++++++
78% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
87 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Sydenham.
The median sale price for houses in Sydenham is $622.5k, up 9% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 25% over the last 12 months.
Sydenham stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 67 reviews in Sydenham over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Harcourts Beckenham (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) have sold 17 properties, which accounts for 10% of the property sales in Sydenham. This is followed by Harcourts City Christchurch (Grenadier Real Estate Ltd) with 15 property sales (9%) and Bayleys Christchurch (Whalan and Partners Ltd) at 8 property sales (5%).

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