Off the Plan Properties for Sale in Christchurch

Buyers can review the development brochure, architectural plans, floor plans, specifications and renders before deciding. Where applicable, they can also visit a PRA show home. Once the buyer is comfortable with the property information, the price and purchase conditions are discussed before the sale and purchase agreement is signed.

Buyers may be provided with architectural plans, floor plans, specifications, development brochures, images, renders, show-home visits where applicable and other relevant property information.

Deposit requirements depend on the buyer’s circumstances and the requirements of their bank or lender. PRA has worked with first-home buyers who purchased new-build properties with deposits starting from approximately 5%. The actual amount required can vary depending on the buyer, lender, financial position and current lending requirements.

Once the property is completed and all settlement requirements are satisfied, the home moves to final handover. The buyer receives the property keys together with relevant appliance manuals, product instruction guides and available warranty documentation.

PRA provides a one-year defect period for qualifying post-settlement issues. This can include minor touch-ups, fittings not operating correctly and certain workmanship-related defects. Issues caused by accidental damage, misuse or matters outside the applicable defect coverage are separate.

Yes. Buyers can raise development-related questions with PRA as well as their sales representative where appropriate. This may include questions about the development, property specifications, design, construction, included features and the PRA process.