Retail Services

We provide forward-thinking solutions to our diverse client base throughout New Zealand, helping them to make the best real estate decisions for their business objectives. We work together as a cohesive team to provide a full scope of services around all types of retail business. Whether you are a large bulk retailer looking for a new location or a small business owner wanting to tick all the boxes on your priority list, we are here to help.

What we do

For those wanting to purchase or lease a retail property, our team will talk you through the process of evaluating opportunities, negotiating terms and conditions, conducting due diligence, and coordinating a successful outcome. For landlords and investors, our retail specialists can assist in helping determine market value of your assets, tailor make a marketing strategy to find the right purchasers or tenants to fit that criteria. We specialise in every area of retail business which includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Investment sales and leasing 
  • All types of lease negotiation such as new leases, lease assignment, sublease, lease renewal, lease surrender or rent reviews
  • New retail development projects
  • International and National tenant placement
  • Site acquisition 
  • Tenant representation 
  • Retail consultancy

Who we are

Barfoot & Thompson is the largest real estate company in New Zealand with over 1,800 salespeople. We have the ability to navigate the entire purchase or leasing process for retail property, saving our clients time and money. This is completed in-house by a team, selected for their skills and experience which includes accountancy, valuation and personnel who have run large multisite retail operations. We work as a team not as individuals, a model that allows each salesperson to tap into the knowledge and contacts of their colleagues. We are also able to utilise the powerful Barfoot & Thompson network and leverage the various specialities across our large commercial division.