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Chris Murdoch
Rural/Lifestyle Sales Consultant

Rural Sales Consultant & Canterbury Rural Regional Manager Believing “knowledge is power”, Rural Consultant Chris Murdoch delivers his clients the best. Raised on a mixed stock farm in Mayfield, Chris became accustomed to the rural way of life early. Upon leaving school he worked on the family farm and other stock and crop farms, before working on farms in the UK and Scotland during his OE. Returning to the Ashburton District, Chris started a contracting career after purchasing a small block of land. After 12 years of bailing, agricultural spraying and running a pig fattening unit, it was time for a new direction. Selling his property and contracting business, Chris entered real ...VIEW MORE

Chris Murdoch

Rural Sales Consultant & Canterbury Rural Regional Manager


Believing “knowledge is power”, Rural Consultant Chris Murdoch delivers his clients the best.

Raised on a mixed stock farm in Mayfield, Chris became accustomed to the rural way of life early. Upon leaving school he worked on the family farm and other stock and crop farms, before working on farms in the UK and Scotland during his OE.

Returning to the Ashburton District, Chris started a contracting career after purchasing a small block of land. After 12 years of bailing, agricultural spraying and running a pig fattening unit, it was time for a new direction.

Selling his property and contracting business, Chris entered real estate in 1990, commencing work at Property Brokers’ Hasting’s McLeod two years later.

Over this time, Chris has become a dominant force within the lifestyle and rural market, his success showing in the number of repeat customers and numerous accolades, including ‘No.1 Rural Sales Consultant’, 2012-13 Top Rural Salesperson Companywide and rating consistently in the top ten of rural agents South Island wide.

Chris is married to Leonie, a primary school teacher, and has two adult children, Georgina, a physiotherapist, married to Rob (dentist) who have one child named Hudson, and Marcus, a Chartered Accountant who is married to Amy, also a Chartered Accountant, and they have one child, a daughter by the name of Lily.

In his spare time Chris enjoys his grandchildren and is a keen traveller and enjoys hunting and fishing.

With a farming background, thorough knowledge of the district and a proven track record, Chris provides his clients with the best.

Chris Murdoch - Jan 18
RECENTLY LISTED
19 Gualter Road
Kakahu

This elevated fully fenced bare block of land with stunning views and title is ready and waiting for you to build your dream home, or lifestyle getaway - the choice ...

Buyers $300,000+
341 Airedale Road
Weston

Set in a peaceful, elevated location on the outskirts of Weston this lovely 4 bedroom, 2007 home is situated on a well-established 4 ha with 360 degree, ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms4 Car-parking
Buyers $1,295,000+
1591 Thongcaster Road
Burnt Hill
OPEN HOME:  Sun 18th May 2025 1.45pm - 2.30pm

Set above the Waimakariri Gorge, this unique lifestyle property offers breathtaking views that have to be seen to be believed. Utterly private and naturally ...

2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom2 Garages
Deadline Sale
337 Mackenzies Road
Waipara

Grape supply contract available. Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a 7.99 ha vineyard block in the heart of Waipara Valley, renowned for its world-class ...

Buyers $650,000+

Top Dollar Sales - 2017

No.1 Rural Sales Consultant

2012-13 Top Rural Salesperson Companywide

Achievements

Recently Sold
Fairlie

This impressive dairy support farm is located on State Highway 8 approximately 6kms south of Fairlie in South Canterbury. The property has been very well developed ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms
Sold
Mayfield

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a well established 156.20 hectare dairy support property with quality infrastructure, housing and irrigation. With two ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Sold
Carew

This iconic 185 ha property located in the heart of Mid Canterbury really is a quality unit in a great location. This farm has been proudly farmed by the Vendors ...

4 Bedrooms1 Bathroom2 Garages
Sold
Temuka

This farm islocated in the favoured Milford district east of Timaru. This area is very well known for its excellent soils, good irrigation water and its overall ...

Sold