Emma Shine - Ray White

23/06/2026

Preparing your home for the market doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune on major renovations.
Often, the best outcome comes from knowing exactly where to focus your energy to showcase its best features.

Here are three of our favourite, high-impact ways to maximise your home's appeal:
1. Declutter & Define: Make spaces feel larger by clearing surfaces, allowing buyers to imagine their own lives there.

2. First Impressions Matter: A tidy garden, a clean front door, and a well-maintained pathway set the tone before buyers even step inside.

3. Let the Light In: Wash the windows, open the curtains wide, and turn on warm lighting to make your home feel instantly cosy and inviting.

If you would like to arrange a personalised walkthrough with specific suggestions tailored to your home?
We’d love to help you make a plan!

Give me a call for a friendly, hassle-free chat!
📞 0272875600

19/06/2026

Curious about what your home is worth in today's market? 🏡

The market is constantly shifting, and your property’s value might surprise you. Whether you are genuinely thinking about moving, or just curious to see how much equity you've built up, we are here to help.
We provide quick, no-obligation market appraisals to give you a clear, honest picture of where your home sits right now.

Give me a call or send us an email for more information!
📞 0272875600
📧 [email protected]

10/06/2026

I'm very pleased to be recognised as a Ray White Premier Member for 2025-2026, and being in the top 11% of the group internationally.

Awards like this reflect the trust my clients place in me, and I don’t take a single transaction for granted. To everyone who trusted me with their property journey this past year - thank you!

I looking forward to keeping the momentum going through the rest of 2026. ✨

05/06/2026

Thank you to my wonderful vendors from 76 Fairway Drive for this incredibly kind endorsement, and for entrusting me to be a part of this process!
It has been a pleasure!

Results That SHINE ✨

04/06/2026

ANOTHER FANTASTIC AUCTION RESULT! 🎉
76 Fairway Drive SOLD under the hammer this morning!
A huge congratulations to our vendors on an incredible result and to the buyers on the purchase of this lovely home.
Could yours be next? 🔑
DM or call me today!
📞 0272875600

28/05/2026

OPPORTUNITY HAS ARRIVED - LYTTELTON'S RAREST FIND!
34 Cressy Terrace, Lyttelton
4 🛏 | 1 🛁 | 1 🚗

Due to a recent change of circumstances, this much admired Lyttelton character home is once again available, offering buyers a rare opportunity to secure a property with genuine heritage and heart. Homes of this calibre seldom return to the market, and this one makes an immediate impression.

From the moment you step inside, the home feels warm, inviting, and full of personality. It offers four well sized bedrooms along with a separate lounge/office or optional fifth bedroom, providing excellent flexibility for families, guests, or those working from home. A bright, sun room adds valuable extra space, while the open plan kitchen, dining, and living area creates an easy, social hub ideal for everyday living and relaxed entertaining.

The front veranda, framed by the established gardens, provides a peaceful spot to take in the ever changing harbour activity below. Elevated and positioned to capture natural light throughout the day, the home enjoys a strong connection to its surroundings - a hallmark of Lyttelton living.

Although the next owner may wish to modernise, the potential here is unmistakable. Character features, elevation, harbour views, and a sought after location combine to create an exciting opportunity for those wanting to personalise and add value.

Practical elements further enhance the appeal, including off street parking, mature gardens, and multiple living areas that adapt easily to changing needs. For buyers drawn to charm, history, and possibility, this home represents a truly special find.

Deadline ends June 17th 2026, 1:00pm (unless sold prior). Contact Emma Shine for further information today.

This information has been supplied by the vendor and/or sourced from: Property Guru, Property Smarts, LINZ, Local Councils, ECAN, CERA and other organisations. Results Realty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) is passing over this information. We cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability and recommend purchasers undertake their own due diligence.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/sale/canterbury/banks-peninsula/lyttelton/listing/5957921602

27/05/2026

The Lyttelton Arts Festival, set to take place July 3rd - 19th, launches on Thursday 4th June at 6pm.
Get your free tickets here to the launch event: https://events.humanitix.com/lyttelton-arts-festival-program-launch !

The festival is set up in the Lyttelton Arts Factory (and The Loons) and includes a line-up of Theatre, Dance, Comedy, Circus, Workshops and Family Fun.

For more information check out their facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGHCo1RGZ/

22/05/2026

See you at 34 Cressy Terrace, tomorrow (Sunday 24th) at 11:30am - 12:00pm. See it featured in today’s article about Lyttelton.

This week’s open home planner celebrates the home of such creative luminaries as Marlon Williams and Bill Drummond.

21/05/2026

Everyone wants to move to Ōtautahi…. “Some three-quarters of people looking at Christchurch property on realestate.co are from elsewhere…”

https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/360980799/avalanche-people-moving-south-boosts-christchurch-property-boom

New figures show house values are just 1.6% below their peak, while the Auckland and Wellington markets remain subdued.

18/05/2026

PROUDLY PRESENTING 3 Walkers Road, Lyttelton
5🛏️ l1🛁 l1🚗

Vendor’s Plans Have Changed, Yours Can Begin

This is a property that offers scale, flexibility, and a lifestyle setting that is hard to replicate. With the owners’ plans unexpectedly changing, the opportunity now passes to the next fortunate buyer.

Originally built in the 1960s and extended over time, the home now provides impressive versatility. With five bedrooms, or the option of four plus a second living area or dedicated work from home space, it easily adapts to the needs of growing households. The two upper level bedrooms, with their exposed beams and elevated outlook, feel calm and light - ideal as quiet retreats.

The central living zone brings everyone together, with an open plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area anchored by polished timber floors. A log burner, heat pump, and heat transfer system ensure comfort throughout the seasons, while the sun filled conservatory offers an inviting place to relax and take in the views. Practicality is well covered with a family bathroom, separate laundry, and an additional toilet upstairs.

A rare flat lawn on the upper level provides a safe, sunny area for children and pets, and the fully fenced section is ideal for dogs. Storage is exceptional, with basement and workshop areas offering room for tools, hobbies, and overflow household items.

With a single garage, off street parking, and easy access to Lyttelton’s walking tracks, this home balances privacy with convenience - just minutes from the heart of the township yet wonderfully removed from the bustle.

Deadline ends at 1pm, Wed 10th June 2026 (unless sold prior). Contact Emma Shine for more information today!

This information has been supplied by the vendor and/or sourced from: Property Guru, Property Smarts, LINZ, Local Councils, ECAN, CERA and other organisations. Results Realty Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) is passing over this information. We cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability and recommend purchasers undertake their own due diligence.