Haven range · Christchurch
Granny flats in Christchurch and Canterbury
Christchurch has the flattest, largest sections of any main centre, and a district plan that has been friendly to minor dwellings since the rebuild. The one thing to get right is the ground, and we check it before anything else.
Big flat sections
Canterbury sections give you room to place a granny flat without squeezing the house or the garden.
Good value rents
Rents are lower than Auckland or Wellington, but so is land, and a compliant second dwelling still returns well.
Family and rural
Selwyn and Waimakariri lifestyle blocks are ideal for a parent's home or a worker's dwelling.
Three designs
One, two or three bedrooms, all inside the 70m² rule
SleekHaven 37
1 bedroom · 37m²
One bedroom with a walk in wardrobe, a proper bathroom, and an open kitchen, dining and living room. Built for a parent, an adult child, or a first rental.
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2 bedroom · 50m²
Two double bedrooms either side of the bathroom, and one long open room for kitchen, dining and living. Room for a couple, a small family, or two flatmates.
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3 bedroom + office · 70m²
Three bedrooms and an office. The master has its own ensuite and walk in wardrobe, and there is a second full bathroom. The largest home the exemption allows.
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What a granny flat rents for in Christchurch
Indicative rent for a new granny flat in
| Design | Rent per week | Rent per year | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| SleekHaven 371 bedroom, 37m² | $390 to $450 | $20,280 to $23,400 | 13.1 to 15.1% |
| SleekHaven 502 bedroom, 50m² | $490 to $550 | $25,480 to $28,600 | 12.4 to 14.0% |
| SleekHaven 703 bedroom + office, 70m² | $625 to $675 | $32,500 to $35,100 | 12.3 to 13.2% |
Indicative ranges for a new, self-contained dwelling, as at September 2026. Actual rent depends on the suburb, the finish and the market at the time. Gross yield uses the Auckland from price incl GST for a standard install; other regions carry delivery charges. Not financial advice. Check current market rent on tenancy.govt.nz before you rely on a number.
Local rules
What is different about building in Christchurch
- Ground conditions
- Parts of Christchurch have liquefaction risk, and the exemption requires natural hazards to be properly addressed. A geotechnical check and the right foundation design settle this, and we include it in the quote where it is needed.
- District plan
- Christchurch's district plan allows minor dwellings in most residential zones, subject to size and coverage rules. Selwyn and Waimakariri have their own rules and charges.
- Delivery
- Christchurch, Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Lincoln are within our standard area.
We deliver and build across Christchurch city, Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Lincoln and Prebbleton. Other regions: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington.
Asked most often
What about liquefaction and TC3 land?
The exemption cannot be used where a natural hazard cannot be managed, so the ground is the first thing we check. Foundations designed for the site usually solve it. Where they cannot, we tell you and quote the consent route instead.
Do I need a building consent in Christchurch?
Not for a Haven under 70m² that meets the exemption conditions. A PIM is still needed before starting, and we lodge the completion documents after.
Price a Haven for your Christchurch section.
Five quick questions, then a real person comes back with one all-in number including the local council charges.