A recipe for success
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of commercial property development, Carbon Property is cooking up something extraordinary. Like a well-balanced dish, their secret lies in combining quality ingredients, expertise, integrity, and sustainability into a recipe that tastes like success.
Founded by director Ben Lagan, Carbon Property operates as an independent property partner for landowners, investors, tenants, and owner-occupiers. Born and bred in Canterbury, Ben is as one-eyed a Cantabrian as they come. Loyal, grounded, and deeply connected to the people and places of the region, with a deep understanding of the local landscape and a genuine commitment to seeing his region thrive. From early feasibility through to handing over the keys, Carbon Property offers guidance that is both commercially savvy and future-focused. Their approach is built on clear communication, alignment with client goals, and a strong understanding of how to unlock long-term value.
What sets Carbon Property apart is its performance-based structure. Success is tied directly to client outcomes. It’s an accountability model that prioritises transparency and shared ambition. Pair this with deep industry insight and a strong grasp of global trends, and it’s easy to see why Carbon Property is gaining momentum across Aotearoa.
One standout project is Daikin Park Christchurch, a purpose-built, 8,500 sqm industrial facility that raises the bar for sustainable development. With a target of 5 Green Star and NABERS ratings, the build incorporates solar panels, EV charging facilities, heat recovery systems, and low-VOC finishes, demonstrating that environmental responsibility and commercial performance can go hand-in-hand in today’s construction landscape, where innovation and climate goals are increasingly intertwined.
Another impressive feather in Carbon Property’s cap is the development of high- calibre warehouse and distribution facilities across Greater Christchurch. At Waterloo Business Park, Carbon Property steered the creation of modern warehouse-and-office complexes for both Liquid Brands and Central Heating New Zealand. The Liquid Brands building features a sleek 3,500 sqm design, including a stylish retail showroom, office, and warehouse, that reflects the fashion-focused identity of the tenants. It demonstrates Carbon Property’s attention to detail in material finishes, layout efficiency, and future expansion. Similarly, Rinnai’s Central Heating facility underscores Carbon Property’s skill in value-engineering the property process while still meeting operational demands and delivering on brand, form, and function.
The Carbon Property process is sharp and strategic: identifying land potential, pushing design outcomes, mitigating risk, and delivering projects that are robust, efficient, and future-ready. They work closely with local councils, contractors, engineers, and planners, to create environments that endure.
In just two years, Carbon Property has set up and delivered five developments. With over 30,000 sqm of industrial projects under their belt, they represent over half of the activity in the new build industrial market. An impressive feat that reflects both scale and strategy. While their work sits firmly in the property sector, there’s no mistaking the craft behind it. In a landscape often driven by speed, Ben and Carbon Property prove that a thoughtful, well- seasoned approach yields the most satisfying result. A recipe for success indeed.