Halswell Traders is a locally owned, family-run second-hand furniture store in Christchurch, buying and selling pre-loved household items, lounge suites, bedroom furniture, office desks, and dining sets. The business was established in 2021 by Karen Begg, who runs it alongside her husband Jason and their two daughters, who are often involved as well.
Beyond general second-hand furniture, Halswell Traders specialises in estate clearances, house lot clear-outs, and office furniture removal, offering free, no-obligation quotes and flexible pick-up across Christchurch and surrounding areas. As a licensed second-hand dealer and GST-registered business, they pay cash or by bank transfer for items purchased, and offer delivery for a reasonable additional fee for customers who can't collect their purchase themselves.
The store frames its work around sustainability — buying and selling second-hand furniture to help create a greener future through reuse and recycling — and has built a base of customer reviews praising its friendly, flexible, and efficient service.
Halswell Traders is a locally owned second-hand furniture business based at 5C Validation Place in Middleton, Christchurch. Founded by Karen Begg in 2021, the business has grown into a trusted destination for buying and selling pre-loved furniture, with her husband Jason and their two daughters often pitching in alongside her.
Halswell Traders sells a rotating range of household items, lounge suites, bedroom furniture, office desks, and dining sets, with new stock added regularly. For anyone looking to sell, the business offers a free, no-obligation quote — either in person or from a photo sent in — with payment made in cash or by bank transfer. This is designed to skip the hassle of auction site fees, multiple pick-up arrangements, and endless buyer messages.
Beyond individual furniture pieces, Halswell Traders specialises in estate clearances, house lot clear-outs, and office furniture removal — useful for anyone downsizing, managing an estate, or clearing out a workplace. As a licensed second-hand dealer and GST-registered business, the team ensures the process is handled professionally from quote through to pickup.
For buyers who can't collect an item themselves, Halswell Traders offers delivery for a reasonable additional fee. The business is flexible with pick-up and delivery timing, and can coordinate around a customer's moving day. Regular shop hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 11am to 1pm, and Saturday from 10am to 12pm, though as an online-based store, viewings outside these hours can be arranged by appointment.
Karen Begg established Halswell Traders in 2021 and has enjoyed growing it since. Her husband Jason is an experienced driver who handles deliveries and pick-ups alongside her, and is described as the team's "muscleman" when it comes to packing and unloading the van and trailer.
Halswell Traders frames its work around sustainability, encouraging customers to buy and sell second-hand furniture as a way of reusing and recycling rather than sending items to landfill, contributing to a greener future for Christchurch.
Halswell Traders can be reached by phone on 027 424 8634, by email at [email protected], or through their Facebook page, where new arrivals are posted regularly. The store is located at 5C Validation Place, Middleton, Christchurch, and customers can also browse and shop online.