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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 15]
New phase of development fills gap in property market
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:36 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
Heralding a new phase of development at the master-planned east Auckland suburb of Stonefields, real estate company Barfoot & Thompson has announced their mandate to sell more than 40 properties to be built as the Saltus Apartments. More >>
Auckland rents continue upward trend
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 11:54 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The average weekly rent for Auckland houses and units jumped $8 to $427 in May. More >>
Average House Price Eases Slightly In Active May Market
Friday, 3 June 2011, 9:50 am | Barfoot and Thompson
"In May the average price of $529,284 was down 2.8 percent on April's average price and down 2.5 percent on May's average last year," said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson. More >>
Three welcomed into real estate elite
Monday, 23 May 2011, 11:56 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Three Aucklanders, with more than 100 years experience in real estate between them, have been inducted into the elite Barfoot & Thompson ‘Hall of Fame’. More >>
Auckland real estate legend takes top spot
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 12:01 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
Legendary Remuera real estate agent Leila MacDonald has returned to the podium as Barfoot & Thompson’s top salesperson for 2011. More >>
Barfoot & Thompson appoints new Director
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 11:04 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Kiri joins Peter Thompson, Managing Director, and her father Garth Barfoot, Director, on the board. More >>
Average Weekly Rent Eases By $13
Friday, 6 May 2011, 10:10 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The average rent in Auckland eased by $13 a week during April compared to March, with the average weekly rent reaching $421. “The decline from March’s all time high of $434 was anticipated, as demand for property normally quietens in April,” ... More >>
April House Sales In Auckland Shows March Uplift Has Depth
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 11:22 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The average house sales price in Auckland of $544,975 for April showed that the record prices achieved in March has depth. More >>
Property Market Bounces, Lifting Turnover and Selling Prices
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 10:22 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The Auckland residential property market 'bounced into life' in March, with sales volume reaching their highest level in a month for nearly four years, and the average selling price achieving an all time high of $581,190. More >>
Housing market resilient, sales jump in February
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 11:22 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Housing market resilient, sales jump in February Rents fall, but benchmark increases The resilience of the Auckland housing market showed up strongly in February, with sales volume increasing on January’s number by 9.9 percent to 619, and the average ... More >>
Auckland House Prices In January Firm, Turnover Modest
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 11:06 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Auckland house prices firmed in January, increasing to an average of $515,693, up 2.1 percent on the average price at the same time last year, but down 2.6 percent on the average price for 2010 of $529,648. More >>
Auckland housing market holds steady through 2010
Monday, 10 January 2011, 11:13 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Figures released today by Barfoot & Thompson show Auckland’s housing market has run at a steady pace throughout 2010, with new listings and average sale prices for the year consistent with 2009. More >>
Confidence In High Value Property Underpins Auckland Prices
Friday, 3 December 2010, 10:45 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Greater activity in high value properties in well established locations pushed up the average sale price for Auckland homes in November to $553,743. At the same time house sales volumes at 668 were up 19.1 percent on those for October, but still down ... More >>
Colouring comp winners get best Santa Parade seats
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 12:35 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
Two young Aucklanders have won the best seats in the house at the upcoming Auckland Santa Parade – the best seats in the Gingerbread House that is! More >>
Auckland House Prices Remain Firm
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 11:32 am | Barfoot and Thompson
Auckland House Prices Remain Firm In Spite Of Falling Sales Average weekly rents reach new high Auckland house sales volumes in October at 561 fell to their lowest level in 20 months, but the average price, at $524,004, remained right in line with ... More >>
Barfoot & Thompson shining bright
Monday, 11 October 2010, 2:39 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
Auckland’s leading real estate company Barfoot & Thompson will join in the celebrations at the annual Diwali Festival of Lights on October 30 and 31 at Aotea Centre and Square. More >>
Auckland Housing Experiences Modest Price Bounce
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 10:50 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The Auckland housing market showed resilience in September with prices experiencing a modest rebound over those for August. More >>
Auckland Property Prices Fall While Sales Steady
Friday, 3 September 2010, 2:01 pm | Barfoot and Thompson
House sales in Auckland continued to tick over quietly in August but remain stalled on winter sales levels while prices came under pressure, with the average sales price for the month falling to its lowest level since January. More >>
Auckland housing market ticking over
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 10:36 am | Barfoot and Thompson
The Auckland housing market has found its winter ‘ticking over’ point with average prices holding firm and sales volume edging lower. More >>
Auckland Housing Market Marks Time In June
Monday, 5 July 2010, 10:25 am | Barfoot and Thompson
A combination of the traditional winter slow down and post budget uncertainty caused the Auckland housing market to mark time in June. More >>
