




The team of Ellis + Bhana at Bayleys Fendalton builds on the proven track record of excellence over many years of Steve and Belinda Ellis with the energy, drive and passion of Raj Bhana and Lucy Johnston.
As one of the top performing real estate teams in Christchurch across all the price brackets clients get the same service and focus whether your property is $400,000 or $4,000,000.
The different skill sets of the team give clients a combined expertise in negotiation, property presentation and attention to detail which guarantees your property is presented with the utmost professionalism, always with the goal to obtain the best possible result.
2025/2026
#1 Salesperon in Office - Bayleys Fendalton
2024/2025
Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople
Bayleys High Achiever
Top 20 - Bayleys Canterbury
2022/2023
Top of Office - Bayleys Fendalton
Top 10% of Bayleys Salespeople
Steve was fantastic through the process of looking at properties. He was always efficient in his responses and made coordinating viewings easy for us. He is really relatable and gave us insightful perspectives on the current market without pressuring us on any given properties.
Steve, Belinda and Chelsea executed their marketing plan in a truly professional manner through out the whole process of selling the house. They did what they said they would do and always reported back in a timely fashion. They were such nice people to do business with. We would highly recommend them.
Steve and Belinda were very professional, friendly and went out of their way to make the sale of our property as simple for us as possible. Steve worked hard to negotiate the best price. We have used them previously and will get them again. Highly recommend.
Totally professional and dedicated to achieving a successful outcome for their clients. Highly proactive and willing to exert an enormous effort throughout the sale process. Extremely experienced in their chosen field. And to cap it all, a thoroughly delightful couple working seemlessly as a team.
Great couple to deal with. Professional, but still friendly, warm & we felt "very comfortable" & "relaxed" about the whole transaction. We were fully informed up front of the costs and the market and the whole thing was easy
Very professional communication and presentation, always mindful of the situation and go the extra mile to make things happen . Most impressed.
When we purchased our new house Steve and Belinda Ellis were the agents. We were totally impressed with their professionalism therefore we invited The Ellis team to assist us with the sale of our own home. During this process Steve demonstrated his qualities, not only of professionalism but also integrity and compassion as I have health challenges. Thank you Steve and Belinda, buying and selling with you as agents was a definitely a smooth experience.
Steve's team were selling when we purchased at Auction. They were very helpful providing updates up to Auction day. Belinda went out of her way after Auction, negotiating furniture and access for us to arrange quotes etc. Would highly recommend.
We felt that our particular agents Steve & Belinda Ellis worked hard, were flexible, knowledgeable, ethical and readily available. We had a fairly difficult process and it would never have come together without these two. Plus they were friendly and nice to deal with over the months that it took.
best in the business
Seeing the deal through to the end and provided solid guidance.
Exceptional service, Belinda and Steve and a very professional reliable team thank you
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. From start to finish, the process was handled with care, professionalism, and clear communication. What truly set our agent apart was their negotiation — absolutely second to none. Their skill and strategy achieved an outstanding result for our home, and we felt confident and well supported every step of the way. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling
Steve and Belinda took us step by step through a quite complex situation when we were able to combine our resources with those of our daughter and son in law to purchase a multi-generational property. Their advice and guidance from start to eventual conclusion was outstanding making what could have a stressful time into a relatively easy process. Our family owe them a debt of gratitude
We didn't expect to sell our house or buy again when we did but when we saw an open home we acted quickly. Steve and his team were very good to deal with and facilitated both sale and purchase with energy, integrity and professionalism. As with most occuaptions, experience counts and Steve brought to bare his in-depth knowledge of the market and the process to achieve our goals. Steve was a pleasure to deal with and we felt confident in his advice and demeanour. We have already recomended Steve to others and will happily do so again.
I've sold two homes with Steve and Belinda Ellis, and on both occasions the experience was outstanding. Their marketing was high quality and thoughtfully tailored, and they worked with a top tier auctioneer which made a real difference to the overall result. Steve and Belinda operate as a true team, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly well organised, while still being personal, friendly, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and I always felt supported and confident throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for agents who genuinely care, deliver exceptional quality, and achieve great outcomes.
Engaging Steve as our real estate sales agent was an excellent decision. We found Steve and his team (Belinda, Raj and Lucy) to be thorough and professional throughout the entire process, from his appointment to the settlement of our property. Steve always made himself available to answer questions and to provide advice. At no time did we feel pressured to make a decision that we did not want to make. He has a strong understanding of the residential property market. Based on our experience with Steve during the sale of our property we have chosen to continue working with him by using his experience to assist us as a buyer's agent to purchase our new house.
When we decided to sell our home of 47 years we chose Belinda and Steve as they had shown interest when we visited a home they were selling. From their first visit to us, until the finalizing of our sale, they were totally professional, helpful, sympathetic of our needs and the fact that we were completely out of our depth, not having sold a house for so many years. Because of their many years of experience, we put our trust in their advice and were completely satisfied with the outcome. We could not have handled the process of selling our home without their guidance and will be forever grateful to them both and highly recommend their professionalism.
Communication, It felt genuine honest. We spoke regularly and nothing was a problem.
How easeful the agents made the entire process. Good advice, realistic expectations and that they were clearly negotiating on our behalf at the auction.
Both Steve and Belinda have been outstanding on selling several of our properties. They are our go to when dealing with buying or selling.
Successful marketing programme leading to a sale at auction. Very good result
We have really appreciated the very professional job that Belinda and Steve Ellis and their team have done for use over several transactions. They have helped us transition from our lifestyle block to a new build in a hill suburb in Christchurch. We knew it was time for a change for us, but we needed to find the right place to go to. Steve and Belinda helped us find a great section in a quiet subdivision with an amazing view. Once we found that section they did a fantastic job marketing our lifestyle block. There was immaculate attention to every detail, from the quality of the photography, the marketing plan, the property description, deciding the best type of sale, running the auction and facilitating the negotiations on the day of the auction to secure the sale. Since then they have also helped us get a good market price for a townhouse investment property we had in town. We are really grateful for everything they have done to assist in our lifestyle transition. We would have no hesisation to recommend them to anyone who is either considering a real estate transaction, whether buying or selling. We would prefer partial anonymity, you may use our first names, but not surname or address.
Followed through on everything and kept us well informed. A pleasure to work with.
Steve and Belinda Ellis were absolutely brilliant in the sale of our home and in the purchase of our section.They achieved a great result for us. We felt throughout they were very professional, completely honest, always positive and confident ,their communication was next to none which made the selling of our much loved home a stress free, enjoyable experience which we are very grateful for. We have no hesitation in recommending Steve and Belinda to anyone thinking of selling.They are an absolute pleasure to work with and we can’t thank them enough. Gaye and Peter Bartley
Steve was fantastic through the process of looking at properties. He was always efficient in his responses and made coordinating viewings easy for us. He is really relatable and gave us insightful perspectives on the current market without pressuring us on any given properties.
Steve, Belinda and Chelsea executed their marketing plan in a truly professional manner through out the whole process of selling the house. They did what they said they would do and always reported back in a timely fashion. They were such nice people to do business with. We would highly recommend them.
Steve and Belinda were very professional, friendly and went out of their way to make the sale of our property as simple for us as possible. Steve worked hard to negotiate the best price. We have used them previously and will get them again. Highly recommend.
Totally professional and dedicated to achieving a successful outcome for their clients. Highly proactive and willing to exert an enormous effort throughout the sale process. Extremely experienced in their chosen field. And to cap it all, a thoroughly delightful couple working seemlessly as a team.
Great couple to deal with. Professional, but still friendly, warm & we felt "very comfortable" & "relaxed" about the whole transaction. We were fully informed up front of the costs and the market and the whole thing was easy
Very professional communication and presentation, always mindful of the situation and go the extra mile to make things happen . Most impressed.
When we purchased our new house Steve and Belinda Ellis were the agents. We were totally impressed with their professionalism therefore we invited The Ellis team to assist us with the sale of our own home. During this process Steve demonstrated his qualities, not only of professionalism but also integrity and compassion as I have health challenges. Thank you Steve and Belinda, buying and selling with you as agents was a definitely a smooth experience.
Steve's team were selling when we purchased at Auction. They were very helpful providing updates up to Auction day. Belinda went out of her way after Auction, negotiating furniture and access for us to arrange quotes etc. Would highly recommend.
We felt that our particular agents Steve & Belinda Ellis worked hard, were flexible, knowledgeable, ethical and readily available. We had a fairly difficult process and it would never have come together without these two. Plus they were friendly and nice to deal with over the months that it took.
best in the business
Seeing the deal through to the end and provided solid guidance.
Exceptional service, Belinda and Steve and a very professional reliable team thank you
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. From start to finish, the process was handled with care, professionalism, and clear communication. What truly set our agent apart was their negotiation — absolutely second to none. Their skill and strategy achieved an outstanding result for our home, and we felt confident and well supported every step of the way. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling
Steve and Belinda took us step by step through a quite complex situation when we were able to combine our resources with those of our daughter and son in law to purchase a multi-generational property. Their advice and guidance from start to eventual conclusion was outstanding making what could have a stressful time into a relatively easy process. Our family owe them a debt of gratitude
We didn't expect to sell our house or buy again when we did but when we saw an open home we acted quickly. Steve and his team were very good to deal with and facilitated both sale and purchase with energy, integrity and professionalism. As with most occuaptions, experience counts and Steve brought to bare his in-depth knowledge of the market and the process to achieve our goals. Steve was a pleasure to deal with and we felt confident in his advice and demeanour. We have already recomended Steve to others and will happily do so again.
I've sold two homes with Steve and Belinda Ellis, and on both occasions the experience was outstanding. Their marketing was high quality and thoughtfully tailored, and they worked with a top tier auctioneer which made a real difference to the overall result. Steve and Belinda operate as a true team, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly well organised, while still being personal, friendly, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and I always felt supported and confident throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for agents who genuinely care, deliver exceptional quality, and achieve great outcomes.
Engaging Steve as our real estate sales agent was an excellent decision. We found Steve and his team (Belinda, Raj and Lucy) to be thorough and professional throughout the entire process, from his appointment to the settlement of our property. Steve always made himself available to answer questions and to provide advice. At no time did we feel pressured to make a decision that we did not want to make. He has a strong understanding of the residential property market. Based on our experience with Steve during the sale of our property we have chosen to continue working with him by using his experience to assist us as a buyer's agent to purchase our new house.
When we decided to sell our home of 47 years we chose Belinda and Steve as they had shown interest when we visited a home they were selling. From their first visit to us, until the finalizing of our sale, they were totally professional, helpful, sympathetic of our needs and the fact that we were completely out of our depth, not having sold a house for so many years. Because of their many years of experience, we put our trust in their advice and were completely satisfied with the outcome. We could not have handled the process of selling our home without their guidance and will be forever grateful to them both and highly recommend their professionalism.
Communication, It felt genuine honest. We spoke regularly and nothing was a problem.
How easeful the agents made the entire process. Good advice, realistic expectations and that they were clearly negotiating on our behalf at the auction.
Both Steve and Belinda have been outstanding on selling several of our properties. They are our go to when dealing with buying or selling.
Successful marketing programme leading to a sale at auction. Very good result
We have really appreciated the very professional job that Belinda and Steve Ellis and their team have done for use over several transactions. They have helped us transition from our lifestyle block to a new build in a hill suburb in Christchurch. We knew it was time for a change for us, but we needed to find the right place to go to. Steve and Belinda helped us find a great section in a quiet subdivision with an amazing view. Once we found that section they did a fantastic job marketing our lifestyle block. There was immaculate attention to every detail, from the quality of the photography, the marketing plan, the property description, deciding the best type of sale, running the auction and facilitating the negotiations on the day of the auction to secure the sale. Since then they have also helped us get a good market price for a townhouse investment property we had in town. We are really grateful for everything they have done to assist in our lifestyle transition. We would have no hesisation to recommend them to anyone who is either considering a real estate transaction, whether buying or selling. We would prefer partial anonymity, you may use our first names, but not surname or address.
Followed through on everything and kept us well informed. A pleasure to work with.
Steve and Belinda Ellis were absolutely brilliant in the sale of our home and in the purchase of our section.They achieved a great result for us. We felt throughout they were very professional, completely honest, always positive and confident ,their communication was next to none which made the selling of our much loved home a stress free, enjoyable experience which we are very grateful for. We have no hesitation in recommending Steve and Belinda to anyone thinking of selling.They are an absolute pleasure to work with and we can’t thank them enough. Gaye and Peter Bartley
Steve was fantastic through the process of looking at properties. He was always efficient in his responses and made coordinating viewings easy for us. He is really relatable and gave us insightful perspectives on the current market without pressuring us on any given properties.
Steve, Belinda and Chelsea executed their marketing plan in a truly professional manner through out the whole process of selling the house. They did what they said they would do and always reported back in a timely fashion. They were such nice people to do business with. We would highly recommend them.
Steve and Belinda were very professional, friendly and went out of their way to make the sale of our property as simple for us as possible. Steve worked hard to negotiate the best price. We have used them previously and will get them again. Highly recommend.
Totally professional and dedicated to achieving a successful outcome for their clients. Highly proactive and willing to exert an enormous effort throughout the sale process. Extremely experienced in their chosen field. And to cap it all, a thoroughly delightful couple working seemlessly as a team.
Great couple to deal with. Professional, but still friendly, warm & we felt "very comfortable" & "relaxed" about the whole transaction. We were fully informed up front of the costs and the market and the whole thing was easy
Very professional communication and presentation, always mindful of the situation and go the extra mile to make things happen . Most impressed.
When we purchased our new house Steve and Belinda Ellis were the agents. We were totally impressed with their professionalism therefore we invited The Ellis team to assist us with the sale of our own home. During this process Steve demonstrated his qualities, not only of professionalism but also integrity and compassion as I have health challenges. Thank you Steve and Belinda, buying and selling with you as agents was a definitely a smooth experience.
Steve's team were selling when we purchased at Auction. They were very helpful providing updates up to Auction day. Belinda went out of her way after Auction, negotiating furniture and access for us to arrange quotes etc. Would highly recommend.
We felt that our particular agents Steve & Belinda Ellis worked hard, were flexible, knowledgeable, ethical and readily available. We had a fairly difficult process and it would never have come together without these two. Plus they were friendly and nice to deal with over the months that it took.
best in the business
Seeing the deal through to the end and provided solid guidance.
Exceptional service, Belinda and Steve and a very professional reliable team thank you
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received. From start to finish, the process was handled with care, professionalism, and clear communication. What truly set our agent apart was their negotiation — absolutely second to none. Their skill and strategy achieved an outstanding result for our home, and we felt confident and well supported every step of the way. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering selling
Steve and Belinda took us step by step through a quite complex situation when we were able to combine our resources with those of our daughter and son in law to purchase a multi-generational property. Their advice and guidance from start to eventual conclusion was outstanding making what could have a stressful time into a relatively easy process. Our family owe them a debt of gratitude
We didn't expect to sell our house or buy again when we did but when we saw an open home we acted quickly. Steve and his team were very good to deal with and facilitated both sale and purchase with energy, integrity and professionalism. As with most occuaptions, experience counts and Steve brought to bare his in-depth knowledge of the market and the process to achieve our goals. Steve was a pleasure to deal with and we felt confident in his advice and demeanour. We have already recomended Steve to others and will happily do so again.
I've sold two homes with Steve and Belinda Ellis, and on both occasions the experience was outstanding. Their marketing was high quality and thoughtfully tailored, and they worked with a top tier auctioneer which made a real difference to the overall result. Steve and Belinda operate as a true team, professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly well organised, while still being personal, friendly, and easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and I always felt supported and confident throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for agents who genuinely care, deliver exceptional quality, and achieve great outcomes.
Engaging Steve as our real estate sales agent was an excellent decision. We found Steve and his team (Belinda, Raj and Lucy) to be thorough and professional throughout the entire process, from his appointment to the settlement of our property. Steve always made himself available to answer questions and to provide advice. At no time did we feel pressured to make a decision that we did not want to make. He has a strong understanding of the residential property market. Based on our experience with Steve during the sale of our property we have chosen to continue working with him by using his experience to assist us as a buyer's agent to purchase our new house.
When we decided to sell our home of 47 years we chose Belinda and Steve as they had shown interest when we visited a home they were selling. From their first visit to us, until the finalizing of our sale, they were totally professional, helpful, sympathetic of our needs and the fact that we were completely out of our depth, not having sold a house for so many years. Because of their many years of experience, we put our trust in their advice and were completely satisfied with the outcome. We could not have handled the process of selling our home without their guidance and will be forever grateful to them both and highly recommend their professionalism.
Communication, It felt genuine honest. We spoke regularly and nothing was a problem.
How easeful the agents made the entire process. Good advice, realistic expectations and that they were clearly negotiating on our behalf at the auction.
Both Steve and Belinda have been outstanding on selling several of our properties. They are our go to when dealing with buying or selling.
Successful marketing programme leading to a sale at auction. Very good result
We have really appreciated the very professional job that Belinda and Steve Ellis and their team have done for use over several transactions. They have helped us transition from our lifestyle block to a new build in a hill suburb in Christchurch. We knew it was time for a change for us, but we needed to find the right place to go to. Steve and Belinda helped us find a great section in a quiet subdivision with an amazing view. Once we found that section they did a fantastic job marketing our lifestyle block. There was immaculate attention to every detail, from the quality of the photography, the marketing plan, the property description, deciding the best type of sale, running the auction and facilitating the negotiations on the day of the auction to secure the sale. Since then they have also helped us get a good market price for a townhouse investment property we had in town. We are really grateful for everything they have done to assist in our lifestyle transition. We would have no hesisation to recommend them to anyone who is either considering a real estate transaction, whether buying or selling. We would prefer partial anonymity, you may use our first names, but not surname or address.
Followed through on everything and kept us well informed. A pleasure to work with.
Steve and Belinda Ellis were absolutely brilliant in the sale of our home and in the purchase of our section.They achieved a great result for us. We felt throughout they were very professional, completely honest, always positive and confident ,their communication was next to none which made the selling of our much loved home a stress free, enjoyable experience which we are very grateful for. We have no hesitation in recommending Steve and Belinda to anyone thinking of selling.They are an absolute pleasure to work with and we can’t thank them enough. Gaye and Peter Bartley
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