Catherine’s commitment to working with people has seen her join the team at Property Brokers Palmerston North. Catherine was born in Hong Kong, and educated there and in England. She has a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy from the University of Exeter and over a decade of experience working for local government in the UK. She also has years of experience working in the highly-competitive Hong Kong private sector. Having moved to New Zealand with her Kiwi husband and their son in 2014, she decided to specialise in Real Estate. Catherine loves a challenge and has been described as an approachable, hard-working, reliable and trustworthy person. In a short period of time in real estate, she has helped many happy and satisfied clients buy and sell property in Palmerston North. Catherine is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and she has some Welsh too. She is also technologically savvy, but still knows the importance and effectiveness of traditional means of communication and marketing. She is thus well suited for introducing new buyers into the market, communicating with a wide range of clients, and promoting her clients’ homes to a wide audience. Catherine is a strong negotiator and skilled in creating customised marketing campaigns for each individual listing. She also has a track record for finding the right houses for her buyers. If you are interested in buying or selling in Palmerston North or want to have a discussion about the value of your property then get in touch with Catherine today.
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Raelene Coleman
PA to Catherine Richardson
M 027 665 4558
P 06 356 5122
E raelene.coleman@pb.co.nz
With over six years in real estate and more than a decade of experience as a property investor and developer, James Faber brings valuable insight and local knowledge to every sale. A Palmerston North resident for 20 years, James has a proven track record of helping clients maximise their results—whether selling a family home, investment property, or development project.
Known for his strong negotiation skills and no-nonsense approach, James is committed to making the selling process as smooth and rewarding as possible. His background in the New Zealand Army reinforces his focus, discipline, and drive to deliver results under pressure.
Now proudly joining forces with Catherine Richardson, James adds his experience and energy to one of Palmerston North’s top-performing teams—giving clients even more expertise, support, and market reach.
Outside real estate, James enjoys motorbike rides with his club, running with Manawatu Striders, and spoiling his pets.
James Faber
Sales Associate to Catherine Richardson
M 027 956 1723
P 06 280 2924
E james.faber@pb.co.nz
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