Can I settle later if my new place isn't ready?

Yes. Longer settlements are common with downsizing, and we're happy to work to your date rather than ours.

Should I talk to family or an adviser first?

Absolutely — we'd encourage it. Our offer is in writing and there's no time pressure to accept it.

Is there any obligation once I make an enquiry?

None at all. You'll receive an offer and it's entirely your decision whether to accept, think it over, or go a different way.

Do I need to tidy up or make repairs first?

No. We buy properties exactly as they are, including homes that need work, have damage, or are full of belongings.

Will anyone know the property is for sale?

Only if you tell them. There's no listing, no signboard and no open homes — the process stays private between us.

A Christchurch home in the late afternoon light

Downsizing & retirement

Moving somewhere smaller? Sell without the open homes

If you're downsizing or moving into a retirement village, timing and certainty matter more than anything. We'll make a cash offer on your Christchurch home and settle on the date that fits your move.

Let's get your cash offer started How it works

How it works

Three simple steps

01
Tell us about the property
Send through a few details using the form. It takes a couple of minutes and costs nothing.
02
We talk it through
A short, no-pressure conversation about the property, your timing and what matters most to you.
03
You receive a cash offer
A clear, no-obligation figure with a settlement date you choose. Take your time deciding.

Sell once, move once, no rush

Downsizing often means coordinating two dates at once — the sale of the family home and the move into your new place. A traditional listing can leave that timing up in the air.

With a direct sale you know the price and the date early, so you can plan the move with confidence. If you need a longer settlement while your new home is being prepared, that's easily arranged.

There's no need to declutter, repaint or stage anything. Take what you want with you and leave the rest — we'll handle it.

We are after

Move on a settlement date that lines up with your new home
No open homes, no strangers walking through your house
No repairs, painting, gardening or staging required
Leave behind furniture and belongings you no longer need
No agent commission taken out of your retirement funds

Why sell directly to AEY

Speed, certainty and control — without the traditional sales process

Fast cash offers

We buy with our own funds, so there's no chain, no finance conditions and no waiting on the market.

You choose settlement

Settle in a few weeks or a few months. The date is set around what works for you, not us.

Any condition considered

Dated homes, damaged properties, bare land and “as is, where is” titles are all welcome.

A simpler alternative

No staging, no repairs, no clean-up. Take what you want and leave the rest to us.

You'll speak with Cameron directly

No sales team, no pressure — just a straightforward conversation

Every enquiry comes to Cameron at AEY Projects. He'll call or email to understand your situation, answer questions and arrange a time to view the property if it makes sense. There's no script, no urgency tactics and no cost to find out what we can offer.

One point of contact from first call to settlement
Viewing arranged around your schedule
Offer explained in plain language — take your time deciding

"I needed to sell my parents' home after they moved into care. AEY made it simple, respectful, and on a timeline that worked for our family."

— Christchurch seller

Common questions

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We want to work with you. If you bring us a property, we guarantee we'll use you to sell it.

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