Born and bred in Christchurch, Howard Buchanan’s extensive commercial management experience has proven essential in shaping the high calibre of service he now offers within his home city. This experience has been sharpened considerably with 5 years spent working in both the U.K and Germany, for Bovis International and Lawson Mardon Group respectively. Upon returning to the Garden City Howard was responsible for establishing the commercial, industrial and body corporate property management for Bayleys Christchurch. In his 11 years there he built an impressive portfolio. With his arrival at NAI Harcourts in 2006, he provided a whole new level of service and success for his clients. As part-owner of the NAI Harcourts Grenadier Commercial business Howard brought considerable experience, resolve and skill. Since his start here he has established further his reputation for marketing style, astute management and top results. The Christchurch earthquakes created unprecedented challenges for the commercial property management team, which rose to those challenges and was instrumental in driving exceptional results in insurance claim management, divestment, demolitions and the rebuild know how. His enthusiasm and vision for the future growth and triumph of commercial property in Christchurch and New Zealand is of significant benefit to his clients, now that he has sold his interest in the business and is pursuing his career as a commercial consultant.