Lana Knaapen - One Agency Your Place

14/06/2026

A clean home feels inviting and fresh. Here are a few cleaning hacks to try:

* White Vinegar & Baking Soda: Perfect for cleaning grout and sinks.
* Lemon Slices: Microwave them in a bowl of water to easily wipe away stubborn stains.
* Microfibre Cloths: Reduce the need for harsh chemicals and work wonders on glass and mirrors.

Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore when you’ve got these little tricks up your sleeve.

Do you have a favourite cleaning hack? I’d love to hear about it!

10/06/2026

This property Just Sold and our owners couldn't be happier!. 37 Days on the market, 2 competitive offers, and $75K above Capital Valuation. Want reults like this? - get in touch for a quick chat!

08/06/2026

🧡ONE BIG WELCOME🧡

Introducing our new Senior Property Manager - Wendy Hancock!

Wendy is NZRPM Level 4 Certified and brings extensive expertise in property management, backed by a real estate industry that began in 2001. She is highly skilled in managing a diverse range of properties and is known for building strong, lasting relationships with clients, tenants, owners, and colleagues alike.

Originally from Auckland, Wendy moved to Christchurch in 2022 to enjoy the exceptional lifestyle and relaxed pace the city has to offer. Her three grown children have established stellar careers, allowing Wendy to dedicate more time to her passion for Property Management.

In her spare time, Wendy enjoys walking her dogs along Christchurch’s beautiful beaches, staying active through fitness activities and bush treks, and expressing her creativity through oil painting.

Passionate about delivering exceptional results, Wendy is committed to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of property management. Her focus on optimisation ensures both tenants and property owners enjoy a seamless and rewarding experience. Calm, professional, and solutions-focused, she approaches every challenge with confidence and dedication to outstanding service.

022 544 4629
[email protected]

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Winter Planning

03/06/2026

Landlords, relax while we handle the day-to-day management of your investments

03/06/2026

If you love what we do and think we're just awesome, send us your feedback. We would love hear back from you!

13/05/2026

Tony Alexander just completed his most recent survey of Mortgage Brokers. Key results from this month's survey include the following.

* Some slight easing of lending criteria is underway, focussed more on first home buyers than others.
* Buyers are wary of the environment around them and especially of interest rates rising.
* Borrowers strongly prefer fixing two years over any other term.

02/05/2026

Hey check this out...some very clever people put a quick video together for Macka and I. Thank goodness, life's not all about work. Right?

18/02/2026

I love this because it's so true. If you're looking at selling, look at your property - yes property, not home - like a buyer would.

This is the hardest part of your agent's job. Not the marketing. Not the showings. Not the paperwork.

It's watching you let memories dictate the price.

You see a home. Buyers see square footage.
You see twenty years of life. They see outdated finishes.
You remember Christmas mornings. They notice the carpet needs replacing.
You think about the garden you planted. They calculate how much it'll cost to update the kitchen.

And your agent has to navigate that gap.

They have to honor what this place means to you while also protecting you from leaving money on the table because you priced it based on sentiment instead of market value.

They're not heartless. They get it.

They've sat across from hundreds of sellers who are leaving pieces of their lives behind.
They've heard the stories.
They've seen the tears.
They know this isn't just a transaction for you.
They know you're closing a chapter.

But they also know that buyers don't pay extra for your memories.

Buyers don't care that you proposed in that living room.

They don't care that your daughter learned to ride a bike in that driveway. They don't care about the dinner parties or the family gatherings or the quiet Sunday mornings on that back patio.

Buyers care about comps.

About condition.
About whether the house is priced right for the market.
About whether the investment makes sense.
About whether they can see their own future there, not yours.

Your agent's job is to get you the most money possible while also being honest about what the market will actually bear.

And that means sometimes telling you things you don't want to hear.

That the price you want isn't realistic. That the updates you think add value don't move the needle for buyers.
That waiting for "the right buyer who appreciates it" usually just means watching your house sit on the market getting stale.

They're not trying to hurt your feelings. They're trying to protect your equity.