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Chris Murdoch
Rural/Lifestyle Sales Consultant

Rural Sales Consultant | Property Brokers Mid Canterbury   With over 35 years in real estate and more than $2 billion in career sales, Chris Murdoch is recognised as one of the top rural agents in New Zealand. Based in Mid Canterbury, Chris has built an outstanding reputation for integrity, market knowledge and results, consistently ranking among Property Brokers’ leading national performers.   Chris’s roots are deeply connected to the Canterbury farming community. After leaving school, he worked on his family farm in Mayfield and spent time overseas gaining valuable experience on farms during his OE. On returning home, he established a successful agricultural contracting ...VIEW MORE

Chris Murdoch

Rural Sales Consultant | Property Brokers Mid Canterbury
 
With over 35 years in real estate and more than $2 billion in career sales, Chris Murdoch is recognised as one of the top rural agents in New Zealand. Based in Mid Canterbury, Chris has built an outstanding reputation for integrity, market knowledge and results, consistently ranking among Property Brokers’ leading national performers.
 
Chris’s roots are deeply connected to the Canterbury farming community. After leaving school, he worked on his family farm in Mayfield and spent time overseas gaining valuable experience on farms during his OE. On returning home, he established a successful agricultural contracting business, operating in baling, spraying and pig fattening for 12 years before pursuing a new direction in real estate in 1990. He joined Property Brokers’ Hastings McLeod team two years later and has since become a leading force in the rural and lifestyle property market.
 
Recognised as the top performing rural sales consultant in Mid Canterbury, Chris’s success is reflected in his strong base of repeat clients, major corporate and OIO transactions with well-known entities such as Chisnall Farms, Dairy Holdings, Padlea Dairies, the Tait and O’Connell Families, John Acland Family, Tribit Ltd and Align Farms, and an impressive $950 million in sales over the past 13 years.
 
Believing that “knowledge is power,” Chris is committed to providing his clients with expert advice, honest communication and exceptional results. His strong farming background, extensive understanding of the local district and proven sales record ensure his clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
 
Outside of real estate, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife Leonie, their children Georgina and Marcus, and grandchildren Hudson, Miller, Lily, Sophia and Huxley. He is a keen traveller, hunter and fisherman who brings the same energy and passion to life that he brings to his work.
RECENTLY LISTED
15 McClelland Road and 15 Taylor Road
Rangitata
OPEN HOME:  Sun 11th Oct 2026 10.00am - 10.45am

Situated in the heart of Canterbury's renowned dairying country, this exceptional 14.7-hectare rural property offers the perfect blend of comfortable country living ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Deadline Sale
77 Leslies Road
Cust

Set on 4.65 hectares of free draining Balmoral and Ruapuna stony silt loam soils, this well-located lifestyle block offers the perfect balance of privacy ...

$470,000
192 Smarts Road
Rangiora

Prime bare land with endless lifestyle potential! Set on a peaceful and picturesque block just minutes from Rangiora, this outstanding property offers the perfect ...

By Negotiation
Lot 3 Acton Road
Rakaia

This is an 8-hectare bare land title with accommodating covenants that present an unlimited opportunity to develop your property your way! Excellent location within ...

From $525,000 + GST (if any)

Top Dollar Sales - 2017

No.1 Rural Sales Consultant

2012-13 Top Rural Salesperson Companywide

Achievements

Recently Sold
Mayfield

157 ha of quality land on the outskirts of Mayfield approx. 70 ha irrigated by mainly pivot and gun. Currently run as an arable/fattening/dairy support unit that ...

3 Bathrooms
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Temuka

Kemford Farm is an outstanding 367 ha large-scale dairy operation superbly located at Waitohi, between Temuka and Pleasant Point in the heart of South Canterbury ...

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Ashburton

Positioned to capture outstaning mountain views from all parts, this well-presented property offers an excellent balance of productive land, reliable irrigation ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms3 Garages
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Ashburton

This 220 ha property at Ruapuna is a well-balanced and efficiently run grazing and livestock farm. It offers a productive setting suited to dairy grazing ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms
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