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Barfoot and Thompson
Auckland's leading real estate company
Barfoot & Thompson is New Zealand's largest privately owned real estate company, still run by the Barfoot and Thompson families after more than 93 years.
We have more than 1,700 salespeople in over 70 branches selling residential, lifestyle and rural, and commercial real estate across Auckland and Northland.
We also manage over 14,500 rental properties and have residential property managers in over 60 of our branches.
Our non-franchised network means our salespeople are free to introduce any buyer to any property in our system, giving us greater selling power.
We sell around one in every three Auckland homes.
Barfoot and Thompson - Latest News [Page 1]
Auckland Housing Market Steady As April Reflects Seasonal Shift
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 10:19 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Auckland’s residential property market remained steady through April, with activity reflecting a more considered pace following the early-year lift. “April is often a difficult month to read clearly, and this year is no exception,” said Peter Thompson, ... More >>
Landmark Kawau Island Estate With Deep Maritime Roots Comes To Market
Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:57 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
The estate has been part of Kawau Island life for generations and reflects the sailing and coastal culture that has long shaped the Hauraki Gulf island. More >>
Barfoot & Thompson Gives Prime Jersey Real Estate To Blues Fans In 30-Year Celebration
Saturday, 18 April 2026, 5:41 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Together, the names reflect the many faces of the Blues whānau and the many ways supporters show up for their favourite team – from long-time loyalists and multi-generational fans, to new supporters and members of the wider club community. More >>
Autumn Cooling, Economic Headwinds Fail To Slow Rental Market
Friday, 10 April 2026, 10:27 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The average Auckland rent across all property types sat at $696.75 per week in March, within cents of recent months, and up just 0.8% on the same time last year. Similar pricing trends were seen in Northland and Bay of Plenty. More >>
Auckland House Buyers Shrug Off Bad Economic News
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:11 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Sales momentum in the Auckland market grew quietly in the first two months of the year and then broke out in March with buyers seeing through the potential short-term economic shocks hitting the economy and moving forward with their housing plans. More >>
Barfoot & Thompson Adds To Bay Of Plenty Management Team
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 10:23 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Over the past few years, the Barfoot & Thompson brand has expanded from a single office in Tauranga to a regional network of four fast-growing branches across the Bay of Plenty, making consistent gains in activity and market share. More >>
Rental Demand Rises For Third Consecutive Month
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 10:39 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Barfoot & Thompson fielded 32,749 enquiries from renters during February, up 6.2 percent on January (30,850), and up 35.5 percent on the same month last year (24,169). More >>
Low Auckland House Prices Attract Strong Sales Activity
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 10:14 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The attraction that is drawing buyers is current price levels, with the median sales price in February at $904,000, down 9.6% on that for January, and the average price at $1,013,976, down 13.3%. More >>
Renters Return: Activity Reaches Near Two-Year High
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 10:35 am | Barfoot and Thompson
“It was a very busy start to the year for our teams across Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty, driven by renewed renter interest and action,” says Anil Anna, General Manager Property Management for Barfoot & Thompson. More >>
Confidence Returning To Auckland Housing Market
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 10:56 am | Barfoot and Thompson
“It is one of the better starts to the trading year in the past decade,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot and Thompson. More >>
Barfoot & Thompson Makes Global Real Estate History With International Awards Trifecta
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 2:06 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
The 2025–2026 awards cycle attracted a record number of entries, including from a wide range of well-known names in real estate in the Asia-Pacific region, making this one of the most competitive years in the awards’ history. More >>
Rental Market Ends 2025 With Busiest December In Years
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:08 am | Barfoot and Thompson
December 2025 saw the busiest rental market activity in years, with enquiries and applications increasing year-on-year. More >>
Auckland Housing Market Has Positive And Busy Year
Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 10:15 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The rural and lifestyle markets in the Auckland and Northland regions finished the year with sales for 2025 of $668 million, the highest level in sales in three years. More >>
Average Rent For Typical Auckland Home Tips Over $700 Per Week
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 11:06 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Property managers were reporting more renters choosing smaller homes to reduce their future rent commitments. More >>
Top End Buyers Return To Auckland Residential Housing Market
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 10:40 am | Barfoot and Thompson
“There was a marked increase in prices during November with buyers returning in strength to the top end of the market,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. More >>
More Properties, Sharper Prices For Auckland Renters
Monday, 10 November 2025, 10:47 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The figures are based on weekly rents paid across the more than 17,500 residential properties managed by the company around the Auckland region. More >>
Auckland’s House Prices Stable In October
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10:54 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The average sales price for October at $1,079,030, was within 1 percent of September’s average price, and it too has been stable for 3 months. More >>
No Spring In Step Of Rental Market – Why Landlords Are Under Pressure On Price
Thursday, 9 October 2025, 10:43 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Anil Anna, General Manager Property Management for Barfoot & Thompson which manages more than 17,500 properties in the Auckland region, says the slow-moving price trend reflects subdued renter activity over the past 12 months. More >>
Spring Brings Burst Of Buying Activity To Auckland House Market
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:20 am | Barfoot and Thompson
1032 homes were sold in the month, a 13.8 percent increase over the number we have sold on average over the previous three months. More >>
Flat Rental Pricing Draws Renewed Interest
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 10:12 am | Barfoot and Thompson
“August continued to entrench the flat pricing trend seen over the past 12 to 18 months,” says General Manager Property Management Anil Anna, adding: “This is one of the lowest annual increases in average weekly rent recorded since the Covid-impacted ... More >>
