Strong returns give Canterbury farm families time to plan

Strong returns across farm types give Canterbury families options beyond a sale when planning their future.

Sarah Perriam-Lampp & Andy Thompson|November 12, 2026

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Strong returns across dairy, sheep and beef and arable farming give Canterbury families room to plan on their own timetable.

Bayleys Canterbury country sales agent Ben Turner says auctions are popular for premium properties, and several prominent listings go to auction in the next few weeks.

“We’re in the business of marketing and selling property. However, we’re really in the business of giving the best advice based on the information we’ve got and understanding our clients needs for their future and their families,” he says.

Ben says that advice is sometimes to hold.

“We’re such a lucky province where we’ve got the largest area of irrigated flats.”

He says provincial towns such as Ashburton, Rangiora and Geraldine are busy, with people out shopping.

To learn more, visit bayleys.co.nz

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