


Your country and lifestyle partner.
Ian Buchanan is a proactive and well-connected real estate agent who has been selling lifestyle and country property in Franklin and surrounding areas for well over 15 years.
A professional you can always rely on, Ian brings a unique level of expertise, having worked in architecture, project management and interiors prior to joining the real estate industry. He also applies first-hand experience and a clear understanding of Franklin properties, having owned similar assets in the area.
When you work with Ian, you’ll notice he takes the time to understand your goals and needs before clearly explaining the value of your home, highlighting the ways you can improve its appeal, and working with you to decide on the most effective selling strategy. As a result, you will feel confident and informed about the entire selling process as well as genuine clarity about the potential outcome.
Many home sellers return to Ian on multiple occasions and are happy to refer friends and family because they know he offers quality service that is second to none. Ian is highly recommended thanks to his in-depth market knowledge as well as his ability to engage and motivate multiple buyers. His service is tailored to each property and its owners, which is the key to facilitating outstanding results.
“My first priority is communication and sharing the information you need to make decisions and take action. Let me explain the selling process and guide you toward an outcome that you will be proud to tell your friends and family about. A referral is the ultimate compliment I can receive.”
2024/2025
Super Achiever - Bayleys Auckland Residential
Top 3 Salespeople - Bayleys Pukekohe
Bayleys Auction Club
2023/2024
Super Achiever - Bayleys Auckland Residential
Top 3 Salespeople - Bayleys Pukekohe
Bayleys Auction Club
2022/2023
Super Achiever - Bayleys Auckland Residential
Top 3 Salespeople - Bayleys Pukekohe
Ian is brilliant - the perfect mix of professionalism, knowledge, insight and humour. I was looking for a property that I thought was too eccentric to exist and certainly unlikely within the budget I had and remarkably he found it for me. More surprisingly he convinced my wife and the two of them walked me into it!! His insight to match me to such a "unique" and challenging (but ultimately ideal) property was sublime. He has beena real pleasure to deal with and I hope we can keep in touch as he clearly has a unique knowledge of the region. If you want the best, buying or selling, Ian is your guy
As far as real estate agents go, Ian is as straight forward as they come, a no nonsense operator that provides all the property information you'll need in person and through email. Terrific to talk to in general and when it came to submitting an offer on a property made it as simple as possible. If you are looking to buy or sell we couldn't recommend Ian and his team enough!
Ian Buchanan was a bloody legend when I was on the hunt for a new place. He was top-notch in everything he did, he was meticulous in his research and analysis, and paid attention to detail in every step. He was spot-on with his homework and advice, and always gave me straight-up and useful feedback. He was onto it with the details and made sure everything was done right and on time. He was also easy as to talk to and get hold of. I reckon Ian Buchanan is the best choice for anyone who needs a solid and trustworthy real estate agent.
First of all we would like to thank you ,for selling our home. It was for us a major experience, but with your assistance and professional approach made our life so much simpler you gave us peace of mind through the whole process. We will definitely recommend your services to our friends and families. Thank you again for all the hard work you have done for us.
Ian was absolutely fantastic to work with. Since we were based out of town, attending set open home times wasn't possible-but Ian went out of his way to arrange a private viewing that suited our schedule. The property is in a fairly remote spot, so we really appreciated the time and effort he put into making that happen. His flexibility, along with his knowledge of the home and area, played a big part in our decision. Now that we're all settled in, we couldn't be happier-we're so grateful we found this special place!
I recently purchased a property through Ian and found the process to be well-managed and straightforward. He was responsive, clear in their communication, and easy to deal with throughout. The process was very straight forward and easy. 5-star recommendation
We recently purchased a property through Ian and had an excellent experience. He demonstrated a strong knowledge of the property, the local area, the current market, and the vendor's expectations. Ian maintained open and transparent communication throughout the process and was always easy to reach when we had questions. We're very happy with our purchase, and the entire experience was smooth and positive from start to finish.
Ian was more then helpful and welcoming from day one been a pleasure to work with him and his team very friendly and awesome and helping us through and making sure we understood everything along the way great guy and team
Quick Efficient Pleasent always on hand when required.
Found Ian easy to deal with and he is all for helping customer.
Ian has worked hard in a difficult market to bring offers to the table. His determined follow up with purchasers has resulted in our sale. I would recommend Ian's pragmatic and persistent approach to any seller or buyer.
Replied promptly to our messages, texts & emails. Helped us with the understanding the conditions in place, before seeking further advise.
Ian makes a stressful process easy. He is a consummate professional, knowledgeable in his field and a great communicator. We had contact with him as much (or as little) as we wanted. There were phone calls, face to face meetings and a WhatsApp group. We'd happily recommend Ian. He did what he said he would, and he got the job done. Thanks Ian!
It was too easy dealing with Ian, he was very honest and his communication was always very prompt. Very straight forward and easy purchase. Would definitely deal with Ian again. Cheers
Professional & Easy to work with, nice work Bayleys
Thanks so much Ian for your patience and vigilance with the sale of our property. You hung in there when most others would have walked away. Have already recommended you to several in our area and will continue to do so. Always a big smile and positive attitude from you. Can't thank you enough as we head into our next stage in life.
We had the pleasure of working with Ian and his team and couldn't be more impressed with his professionalism and expertise. From the beginning his communication was outstanding, always keeping us informed and promptly answering any questions we had, even the silly ones! What really stood out was Ian’s no bull approach—no fluff, just honest, straightforward advice that helped us make the right decisions. He consistently provided valuable feedback and did thorough research to ensure we were always aware of where we stood in the market. If you're looking for a real estate agent who will have your back every step of the way we highly recommend Ian Buchanan.
He was efficient, experienced and very knowledgeable. He managed the sale with professionalism, and his communication was excellent. His assistant was excellent, too.
Selling your home can be stressful, and Ian helped smooth the entire process. I would highly recommend Ian, as his real estate knowledge, understanding of local market conditions, and clear communication skills with no 'bullsh#t' language meant the facts were presented, a clear marketing plan enacted, and expectations clearly met. Ian and his team managed the whole process efficiently and provided the support to complete a successful sale. Thank you, Ian.
I would happily recommend Shona and Ian to anyone selling their house. They made the whole process easy and were there to answer any questions we had. They both attended all open homes and followed up potential leads. Their marketing plan brought great results and ultimately ended in a successful auction. Achieving this in the current market is a credit to them both.
Ian has excellent product knowledge, takes a no nonsense approach and most of all he is honest. He is a great agent and I would recommend him. He made the transaction easy and pleasurable. A master of his craft. I have dealt with hundreds of agents and Ian stood out as one of the best. Richard - Lawyer
If you're looking for a lifestyle / rural realtor, then look no further. Ian was an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to secure a sale on our bush block in tough market conditions. His market knowledge is outstanding and his vision for the sales campaign was creative, detailed and extremely proactive. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks Ian!
Friendly team, some we had met some others we hadn't. Concern from the team that we were.. Not overwhelmed. Were as comfortable as possible while difficult questions were being negotiated. Knew what and how the process would proceed.
Ian got the job done in a timely manner. He was always early or on time to appointments and open homes. Ian gave us realistic expectations about the market and sound advice on how to best navigate it. He was always available for a txt or call for any questions we had.
From the moment we have meet Ian he showed us 100% engagement and passion to be successful in the process of selling our property. Nothing but positivity, professional attitude and good humor comes out from this man. If we would had to go through this process again, Ian would be our first choice.
Ian is brilliant - the perfect mix of professionalism, knowledge, insight and humour. I was looking for a property that I thought was too eccentric to exist and certainly unlikely within the budget I had and remarkably he found it for me. More surprisingly he convinced my wife and the two of them walked me into it!! His insight to match me to such a "unique" and challenging (but ultimately ideal) property was sublime. He has beena real pleasure to deal with and I hope we can keep in touch as he clearly has a unique knowledge of the region. If you want the best, buying or selling, Ian is your guy
As far as real estate agents go, Ian is as straight forward as they come, a no nonsense operator that provides all the property information you'll need in person and through email. Terrific to talk to in general and when it came to submitting an offer on a property made it as simple as possible. If you are looking to buy or sell we couldn't recommend Ian and his team enough!
Ian Buchanan was a bloody legend when I was on the hunt for a new place. He was top-notch in everything he did, he was meticulous in his research and analysis, and paid attention to detail in every step. He was spot-on with his homework and advice, and always gave me straight-up and useful feedback. He was onto it with the details and made sure everything was done right and on time. He was also easy as to talk to and get hold of. I reckon Ian Buchanan is the best choice for anyone who needs a solid and trustworthy real estate agent.
First of all we would like to thank you ,for selling our home. It was for us a major experience, but with your assistance and professional approach made our life so much simpler you gave us peace of mind through the whole process. We will definitely recommend your services to our friends and families. Thank you again for all the hard work you have done for us.
Ian was absolutely fantastic to work with. Since we were based out of town, attending set open home times wasn't possible-but Ian went out of his way to arrange a private viewing that suited our schedule. The property is in a fairly remote spot, so we really appreciated the time and effort he put into making that happen. His flexibility, along with his knowledge of the home and area, played a big part in our decision. Now that we're all settled in, we couldn't be happier-we're so grateful we found this special place!
I recently purchased a property through Ian and found the process to be well-managed and straightforward. He was responsive, clear in their communication, and easy to deal with throughout. The process was very straight forward and easy. 5-star recommendation
We recently purchased a property through Ian and had an excellent experience. He demonstrated a strong knowledge of the property, the local area, the current market, and the vendor's expectations. Ian maintained open and transparent communication throughout the process and was always easy to reach when we had questions. We're very happy with our purchase, and the entire experience was smooth and positive from start to finish.
Ian was more then helpful and welcoming from day one been a pleasure to work with him and his team very friendly and awesome and helping us through and making sure we understood everything along the way great guy and team
Quick Efficient Pleasent always on hand when required.
Found Ian easy to deal with and he is all for helping customer.
Ian has worked hard in a difficult market to bring offers to the table. His determined follow up with purchasers has resulted in our sale. I would recommend Ian's pragmatic and persistent approach to any seller or buyer.
Replied promptly to our messages, texts & emails. Helped us with the understanding the conditions in place, before seeking further advise.
Ian makes a stressful process easy. He is a consummate professional, knowledgeable in his field and a great communicator. We had contact with him as much (or as little) as we wanted. There were phone calls, face to face meetings and a WhatsApp group. We'd happily recommend Ian. He did what he said he would, and he got the job done. Thanks Ian!
It was too easy dealing with Ian, he was very honest and his communication was always very prompt. Very straight forward and easy purchase. Would definitely deal with Ian again. Cheers
Professional & Easy to work with, nice work Bayleys
Thanks so much Ian for your patience and vigilance with the sale of our property. You hung in there when most others would have walked away. Have already recommended you to several in our area and will continue to do so. Always a big smile and positive attitude from you. Can't thank you enough as we head into our next stage in life.
We had the pleasure of working with Ian and his team and couldn't be more impressed with his professionalism and expertise. From the beginning his communication was outstanding, always keeping us informed and promptly answering any questions we had, even the silly ones! What really stood out was Ian’s no bull approach—no fluff, just honest, straightforward advice that helped us make the right decisions. He consistently provided valuable feedback and did thorough research to ensure we were always aware of where we stood in the market. If you're looking for a real estate agent who will have your back every step of the way we highly recommend Ian Buchanan.
He was efficient, experienced and very knowledgeable. He managed the sale with professionalism, and his communication was excellent. His assistant was excellent, too.
Selling your home can be stressful, and Ian helped smooth the entire process. I would highly recommend Ian, as his real estate knowledge, understanding of local market conditions, and clear communication skills with no 'bullsh#t' language meant the facts were presented, a clear marketing plan enacted, and expectations clearly met. Ian and his team managed the whole process efficiently and provided the support to complete a successful sale. Thank you, Ian.
I would happily recommend Shona and Ian to anyone selling their house. They made the whole process easy and were there to answer any questions we had. They both attended all open homes and followed up potential leads. Their marketing plan brought great results and ultimately ended in a successful auction. Achieving this in the current market is a credit to them both.
Ian has excellent product knowledge, takes a no nonsense approach and most of all he is honest. He is a great agent and I would recommend him. He made the transaction easy and pleasurable. A master of his craft. I have dealt with hundreds of agents and Ian stood out as one of the best. Richard - Lawyer
If you're looking for a lifestyle / rural realtor, then look no further. Ian was an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to secure a sale on our bush block in tough market conditions. His market knowledge is outstanding and his vision for the sales campaign was creative, detailed and extremely proactive. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks Ian!
Friendly team, some we had met some others we hadn't. Concern from the team that we were.. Not overwhelmed. Were as comfortable as possible while difficult questions were being negotiated. Knew what and how the process would proceed.
Ian got the job done in a timely manner. He was always early or on time to appointments and open homes. Ian gave us realistic expectations about the market and sound advice on how to best navigate it. He was always available for a txt or call for any questions we had.
From the moment we have meet Ian he showed us 100% engagement and passion to be successful in the process of selling our property. Nothing but positivity, professional attitude and good humor comes out from this man. If we would had to go through this process again, Ian would be our first choice.
Ian is brilliant - the perfect mix of professionalism, knowledge, insight and humour. I was looking for a property that I thought was too eccentric to exist and certainly unlikely within the budget I had and remarkably he found it for me. More surprisingly he convinced my wife and the two of them walked me into it!! His insight to match me to such a "unique" and challenging (but ultimately ideal) property was sublime. He has beena real pleasure to deal with and I hope we can keep in touch as he clearly has a unique knowledge of the region. If you want the best, buying or selling, Ian is your guy
As far as real estate agents go, Ian is as straight forward as they come, a no nonsense operator that provides all the property information you'll need in person and through email. Terrific to talk to in general and when it came to submitting an offer on a property made it as simple as possible. If you are looking to buy or sell we couldn't recommend Ian and his team enough!
Ian Buchanan was a bloody legend when I was on the hunt for a new place. He was top-notch in everything he did, he was meticulous in his research and analysis, and paid attention to detail in every step. He was spot-on with his homework and advice, and always gave me straight-up and useful feedback. He was onto it with the details and made sure everything was done right and on time. He was also easy as to talk to and get hold of. I reckon Ian Buchanan is the best choice for anyone who needs a solid and trustworthy real estate agent.
First of all we would like to thank you ,for selling our home. It was for us a major experience, but with your assistance and professional approach made our life so much simpler you gave us peace of mind through the whole process. We will definitely recommend your services to our friends and families. Thank you again for all the hard work you have done for us.
Ian was absolutely fantastic to work with. Since we were based out of town, attending set open home times wasn't possible-but Ian went out of his way to arrange a private viewing that suited our schedule. The property is in a fairly remote spot, so we really appreciated the time and effort he put into making that happen. His flexibility, along with his knowledge of the home and area, played a big part in our decision. Now that we're all settled in, we couldn't be happier-we're so grateful we found this special place!
I recently purchased a property through Ian and found the process to be well-managed and straightforward. He was responsive, clear in their communication, and easy to deal with throughout. The process was very straight forward and easy. 5-star recommendation
We recently purchased a property through Ian and had an excellent experience. He demonstrated a strong knowledge of the property, the local area, the current market, and the vendor's expectations. Ian maintained open and transparent communication throughout the process and was always easy to reach when we had questions. We're very happy with our purchase, and the entire experience was smooth and positive from start to finish.
Ian was more then helpful and welcoming from day one been a pleasure to work with him and his team very friendly and awesome and helping us through and making sure we understood everything along the way great guy and team
Quick Efficient Pleasent always on hand when required.
Found Ian easy to deal with and he is all for helping customer.
Ian has worked hard in a difficult market to bring offers to the table. His determined follow up with purchasers has resulted in our sale. I would recommend Ian's pragmatic and persistent approach to any seller or buyer.
Replied promptly to our messages, texts & emails. Helped us with the understanding the conditions in place, before seeking further advise.
Ian makes a stressful process easy. He is a consummate professional, knowledgeable in his field and a great communicator. We had contact with him as much (or as little) as we wanted. There were phone calls, face to face meetings and a WhatsApp group. We'd happily recommend Ian. He did what he said he would, and he got the job done. Thanks Ian!
It was too easy dealing with Ian, he was very honest and his communication was always very prompt. Very straight forward and easy purchase. Would definitely deal with Ian again. Cheers
Professional & Easy to work with, nice work Bayleys
Thanks so much Ian for your patience and vigilance with the sale of our property. You hung in there when most others would have walked away. Have already recommended you to several in our area and will continue to do so. Always a big smile and positive attitude from you. Can't thank you enough as we head into our next stage in life.
We had the pleasure of working with Ian and his team and couldn't be more impressed with his professionalism and expertise. From the beginning his communication was outstanding, always keeping us informed and promptly answering any questions we had, even the silly ones! What really stood out was Ian’s no bull approach—no fluff, just honest, straightforward advice that helped us make the right decisions. He consistently provided valuable feedback and did thorough research to ensure we were always aware of where we stood in the market. If you're looking for a real estate agent who will have your back every step of the way we highly recommend Ian Buchanan.
He was efficient, experienced and very knowledgeable. He managed the sale with professionalism, and his communication was excellent. His assistant was excellent, too.
Selling your home can be stressful, and Ian helped smooth the entire process. I would highly recommend Ian, as his real estate knowledge, understanding of local market conditions, and clear communication skills with no 'bullsh#t' language meant the facts were presented, a clear marketing plan enacted, and expectations clearly met. Ian and his team managed the whole process efficiently and provided the support to complete a successful sale. Thank you, Ian.
I would happily recommend Shona and Ian to anyone selling their house. They made the whole process easy and were there to answer any questions we had. They both attended all open homes and followed up potential leads. Their marketing plan brought great results and ultimately ended in a successful auction. Achieving this in the current market is a credit to them both.
Ian has excellent product knowledge, takes a no nonsense approach and most of all he is honest. He is a great agent and I would recommend him. He made the transaction easy and pleasurable. A master of his craft. I have dealt with hundreds of agents and Ian stood out as one of the best. Richard - Lawyer
If you're looking for a lifestyle / rural realtor, then look no further. Ian was an absolute pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to secure a sale on our bush block in tough market conditions. His market knowledge is outstanding and his vision for the sales campaign was creative, detailed and extremely proactive. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks Ian!
Friendly team, some we had met some others we hadn't. Concern from the team that we were.. Not overwhelmed. Were as comfortable as possible while difficult questions were being negotiated. Knew what and how the process would proceed.
Ian got the job done in a timely manner. He was always early or on time to appointments and open homes. Ian gave us realistic expectations about the market and sound advice on how to best navigate it. He was always available for a txt or call for any questions we had.
From the moment we have meet Ian he showed us 100% engagement and passion to be successful in the process of selling our property. Nothing but positivity, professional attitude and good humor comes out from this man. If we would had to go through this process again, Ian would be our first choice.
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