Whittle Knight, at 1 Clyde Road in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, is a locally owned real estate agency that has been selling and renting homes since 1966. The website lists residential sales, property management, appraisals and valuations across Canterbury, with offices in Fendalton, Halswell and Swannanoa. Its licensed team includes a registered valuer and a commercial property manager. The website says it covers the upfront marketing costs of a sale, excluding auction campaigns, and charges nothing if a sale does not happen. Listings go on Trade Me as a platinum listing, and also on OneRoof and other sites.
Customers mention helpful staff most often, along with prompt and responsive staff. One who rented through the agency for three years said their property manager gave exceptional service throughout. Another said the agent was approachable and knowledgeable, and had sold them their home over ten years earlier. A seller described a clear contract, transparent conditions and a no-nonsense approach. Open Locally lists one other property management company within a kilometre, A1 Property Managers, 0.1 km away, with no rating shown. Our pick in Upper Riccarton for a rental or a sale with a clear contract.