2020

Getting your house ready to sell in summer

10 January 2020

Summer is a hot time of the year to sell. Here are five things that you can do to ensure your property is presented at its best.

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Best in Asia Pacific

03 December 2019

Barfoot & Thompson wins Best Real Estate Agency and Best Marketing in Asia Pacific at the International Property Awards 2019

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Barfoot & Thompson wins EY Family Business Award

18 October 2019

At EY’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 ceremony, New Zealand’s largest privately owned real estate company, Barfoot & Thompson received the Family Business Award for its extraordinary longevity and community service.

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Barfoot & Thompson refresh: new look for market leader

01 October 2019

One of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected real estate agencies, Barfoot & Thompson, is overhauling its brand for the first time in more than 40 years.

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We've changed the flag

01 October 2019

We're turning another page in our history to unveil a new visual identity for Barfoot & Thompson.

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Bike Valet at ASB Auckland Marathon

30 September 2019

Barfoot & Thompson and Bike Auckland have teamed up for the 2019 ASB Auckland Marathon, to make biking to the event accessible and easy for everyone.

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Stephen Barfoot appointed as Barfoot & Thompson Director

23 September 2019

Stephen Barfoot, former salesperson, branch manager and Chief Technology Officer at Barfoot & Thompson, will move into the role of Director with the company from 1 October.

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Warm up this winter with Barfoot & Thompson Property Management

30 August 2019

Visit the Barfoot & Thompson stand at the 2019 Auckland Home Show between 4-8 September and go in the draw to win a heating upgrade to your home as well as other great giveaways.

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Barfoot & Thompson retains REINZ Large Agency of Year award

28 August 2019

Barfoot & Thompson are thrilled to announce that, for the eighth year running, they have won 'Large Agency of the Year' at the 2019 REINZ Awards for Excellence—the only agency to have ever won this award.

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Rental research strategies

31 July 2019

It is no secret that Auckland has a competitive rental market. For those on the hunt for their ideal rental property, having a strategy in place is a great starting point and as we know a good strategy is based on great research.

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July Industry Commentary by Peter Thompson

26 July 2019

In this industry commentary by Managing Director, Peter Thompson, find out why now is probably the best time in the past six years for first time home buyers to enter the Auckland housing market.

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REINZ Property Management Accreditation

22 July 2019

We're pleased to have received REINZ Property Management accreditation. Find out more...

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Winter is a wonderful time to sell

05 July 2019

Instinct may tell you that summer, when the weather is warm, is the ideal time to place your property on the market. While it may seem counter intuitive, winter is actually a good time to list your home for many reasons. Let’s look into why the colder months are a hot time to sell.

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Renting vs. Buying

17 June 2019

Our dedicated in-house statistics team have crunched the numbers. Find out how the cost of weekly interest payments compare to average weekly rental rates in Auckland.

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Tips to keep your property warm this winter

14 June 2019

After a glorious autumn filled with sunshine and warm days, winter has arrived. As we know, the increase in electrical bills when you plug in heaters and turn on those heat pumps are painful for your wallet. Here you will find a mix of easy tips for property owners and renters.

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Check In & Win with Barfoot & Thompson

01 March 2019

We are excited to announce our new 'Check in & Win' Mobile site, a fun and interactive way to win with us by attending our Barfoot & Thompson sponsored events.

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Barfoot & Thompson - Partners in Belmont Village Project

13 February 2019

We are pleased to announce that Barfoot & Thompson is launching the first Kiwibuild development in Pukekohe called Belmont Village, which is delivered as part of the government’s Kiwibuild scheme and developed by Ngai Tai Whenua Ltd and constructed by Latham Construction.

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Barfoot & Thompson - a major sponsor of the 2019 Chinese the New Year

30 January 2019

Barfoot & Thompson is pleased to once again be a major sponsor of the Chinese New Year Festival held by the Auckland Chinese Community Centre Inc. on 2 February 2019.

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Best Real Estate Company in the world

04 December 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Barfoot & Thompson has been named as the Best Real Estate company in the World at the acclaimed International Property Awards in London.

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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act

03 December 2018

As of 1 January 2019, real estate agents are legally required by government to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. What are the implications to buyers and sellers?

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Barfoot & Thompson named preferred real estate partner of Paerata Rise development

30 November 2018

Paerata Rise

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Barfoot & Thompson launches WeChat

23 October 2018

Barfoot & Thompson launches WeChat

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Regulation of Property Management

11 October 2018

Barfoot & Thompson backs a call for regulation of the property management sector.

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Win with Barfoot & Thompson at the Auckland Home Show

31 August 2018

Visit the Barfoot & Thompson stand at the 2018 Auckland Home Show between 5 — 9 September and go in the draw to win $20,000 toward your home renovations.

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Barfoot & Thompson retains REINZ Large Agency of Year award

30 August 2018

Barfoot & Thompson has won the 2018 REINZ Large Agency of Year award, for the seventh consecutive year making it the only agency to have ever won this award.

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Barfoot & Thompson - naming rights sponsor of the People's Triathlon Series

23 August 2018

Barfoot & Thompson proudly announces its involvement as naming rights sponsor of the People’s Triathlon Series, an event that was for many years sponsored by Panasonic.

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Barfoot & Thompson funds first New Zealand in-school health facility

13 August 2018

Barfoot & Thompson is proud to fund Whare Hauora, an amazing new in-school health facility created by Starship Community, in partnership with the Starship Foundation

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Barfoot & Thompson supports young marathon runners

30 July 2018

Barfoot & Thompson is pleased to announce its new sponsorship of the Auckland Kids Marathon.

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House hunting completely transformed by Barfoot & Thompson

28 June 2018

In a New Zealand first, we are thrilled to bring world-class interactively property marketing tools that are set to revolutionise the way our customers buy and sell real estate.

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Flatmate of the Year

12 June 2018

Find out who was crowned Barfoot & Thompson's Flatmate of the Year 2018!

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Auckland's top 20 hot spots

13 March 2018

Our latest top 20 suburbs list is out now, featuring some up-and-coming areas of Auckland that are brand new to the list.

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Best property management in the world

21 December 2017

We're thrilled to announce that our Property Management division has been named the best in the world at the recent International Property Awards in London.

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The Barfoot & Thompson tenant survey

16 October 2017

The results of our tenant survey are in. Find out what's most important and valuable to renters when looking at properties.

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Barfoot & Thompson wins 2017 REINZ Large Agency of the Year

29 August 2017

We're thrilled to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, Barfoot & Thompson has won 'Large Real Estate Agency of the Year' at the 2017 REINZ Awards for Excellence event.

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Home Show competition

29 August 2017

Visit us at the Home Show and be in to win 1 of 2 fabulous Samsung prizes!

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Quarterly Auckland rental update

09 August 2017

Returns for Auckland landlords look to be on the up, with average gross rental yields in over half the city's suburbs rising in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period last year.

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New South Auckland office and auction rooms now open

08 August 2017

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new South Auckland office and auction rooms located in Highbrook Busuiness Park, East Tamaki.

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Young Authors Challenge winners announced

10 July 2017

The Barfoot & Thompson Young Author's Challenge is celebrating its 10th year, with 10 imaginative stories by some of Auckland and Northland's best young wordsmiths.

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Young cyclists selected for Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Performance Hub

29 June 2017

14 teenage cyclists have been named to be part of the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Performance Hub programme.

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Celebrating ten years of our Young Authors Challenge

27 March 2017

Entries are now open for the 2017 Barfoot & Thompson Young Authors Challenge - the tenth in the competition's history.

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Northland property price increases accelerated in last quarter

24 February 2017

The average price for residential property across Northland accelerated in the last quarter of 2016 to an all-time high of $554,000.

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Auckland's top 20 hot spots

21 February 2017

In Auckland's top 20 suburbs, the median sales price was up $215,000 in 2016 from the year before, according to our list of real estate 'hot spots'.

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Quarterly Auckland rental update

21 February 2017

Read the latest quarterly rental update on the Auckland market.

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Barfoot & Thompson recognised as best in Asia Pacific

11 January 2017

We're proud to announce our win of two category titles for the Asia Pacific region at the International Property Awards.

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More Auckland buyers looking to settle in Northland

31 October 2016

Northland is no longer just popular with Auckland investors, but also with people who are looking to settle.

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Sell before the summer rush

26 October 2016

If you're thinking of selling this summer, you may be missing a trick by delaying too long in placing your property on the market.

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New property hot spots revealed

30 August 2016

Mission Bay has topped our latest top 20 property hot spots list, with Mangawhai, Grey Lynn, One Tree Hill and Royal Oak rounding out the top five.

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Come and see us at the Auckland Home Show

29 August 2016

Come along and visit our stand at this year's Auckland Home Show. We've got goodies, advice and tips, plus you can even get your garden landscaped. Read on to find out how to find us

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Winner of 2016 REINZ Agency of the Year

27 July 2016

We're proud to announce that, for the fifth year in a row, Barfoot & Thompson has won 'Large Real Estate Agency of the Year' at the 2016 REINZ Industry Awards.

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