Christchurch
Located North of Banks Peninsula lies Christchurch, New Zealand. This beautiful city is the largest on the South Island and offers all the things that you would expect to find in a large city. Filled with wonderful shops and exciting attractions, buying property in Christchurch is a smart investment.

Christchurch Property Finance - What You Need To Know
Originally known as “Christ Church” and named after the college Christ Church at the University of Oxford, the name was eventually shortened to Christchurch in the 1880s. This new name has become the common name in modern times.
This city offers amazing views from all points and lies just above sea level. Surrounded by many trees, this city could easily be taken as a forest instead of a vast city. The population in Christchurch is 360,000.
Highlights
There are many highlights in the spectacular city of Christchurch. Experience a view of the city from the spire of the Cathedral in the centre of the city. A walk through Christchurch will reveal many exciting things, including tree lined streets, amazing parks, and a large variety of 19th century architecture.
You will not want to miss the many restaurants that offer some of the best cuisine in the world. These cafes are scattered throughout the city and offer an abundance of wonderful dishes that will please everyone. If shopping is your speciality be sure that you will find some of the greatest shops available, here in Christchurch.
Christchurch is known internationally for its award-winning gardens, and events and festivals galore! No matter what time of year it is you will find plenty to do in Christchurch.
How Mary Can Help you Get a Mortgage in Christchurch
Mary provides:
- A high standard of reliable, professional and helpful personal service
- Helpful guidance
- Close attention to detail
- Good communication – courteous, prompt responses
- Easy to follow steps through the finance application process for potential buyers
- Negotiation on your behalf with the bank to obtain the most favourable interest rate, sometimes a bank contribution towards legal fees and timely approvals of finance.
- A team of recommended experts – Mary’s substantial knowledge, experience and contacts in related areas, e.g. lawyers, accountants, valuers, insurance brokers and foreign exchange dealers, helps to streamline the process of buying your dream property and investment.
Mary has many happy customers
More About Mary
Mary O’Brien established New Zealand Mortgage Solutions in Australia in 2006. Her initial aim was to assist New Zealanders and immigrants to bring their deposit and stamp duty/set-up costs into Australia to purchase their Australian house. Since then she has helped numerous Australian and international residents to invest in New Zealand by obtaining finance for them from a selection of 12 New Zealand banks financial institutions. Her clients have ranged from first home buyers, first investment property buyers and people planning their long term New Zealand retirement location, to those diversifying their investment portfolio, lifestyle purchasers and commercial property investors, as well as those refinancing existing New Zealand properties.
Mary is New Zealand-born and was a finance specialist in Auckland with her own New Zealand company, Professional Investments Limited. This was formed in 1999, four years before she moved to Sydney, Australia. She continues to work with her New Zealand clients and returns regularly for business and to see her family. Mary has her own Australian broking agency Downunder Mortgages Pty Ltd and Southern Cross Professional Investments Pty Ltd. She has been accredited with 35 Australian lenders since 2003.
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