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Barfoot Bros officeBack in 1923, a man called Val Barfoot bought a tiny, run-down Newmarket land agency for just £75.

He called the company 'V. Barfoot Land Agent' until, a year later, he was joined by his older brother Kelland and they changed the name to Barfoot Bros.

In 1934 the Barfoot brothers were joined by Maurice Thompson and in 1940 the business became Barfoot & Thompson as we know it today.

From those small beginnings in Newmarket, we quickly grew to become Auckland’s market leader. Throughout more than 85 years we’ve remained steadfastly family owned. The current Directors - Peter Thompson and Garth Barfoot - are the grandson and son of the original owners.

The timeline below illustrates the changes Auckland real estate - and Auckland - have undergone in the last 85 years.

 

1923 For Sale: Arney Road Remuera, Nearly New Bungalow, 5 rooms. Govt. mort £1050, price £1550 – Barfoot, Newmarket.  
1929   December 29, Civic Theatre Queen St opens to the public.
1935  

Newly elected Labour government establishes Department of Housing. 9,395 state houses have been built by 1940.

1942

Barfoot Bros have photos of most houses for sale. To save yourself time and get the best choice, call at their office, NZ Insurance building.

Tunnels in Albert Park open as air raid shelter.

1953  

First section of Auckland Motorway opens, 3.2 km between Ellerslie and Mt Wellington.

1954

For Sale: £2900 Kingsland. 22 year old bungalow, with attractive interior, 2 bedrooms, sunroom, lounge and kitchen, with electric hot water, gas cooker. Barfoot & Thompson.

Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $5,608 (financial year, residential and rural).

  
1955   Opening of the first section of the Northwestern Motorway, 7.8km  from Great North Road to Lincoln Bridge.
1959   Auckland Harbour bridge officially opens 30th May.
1964 For Sale: Takapuna Luxury and Carefree Living. 100yds Takapuna beach, 200yds Takapuna City. Can you tell us where else on earth can you for only £5650 walk for your morning swim in the warm waters of Auckland’s finest beach? Shop within 200 yards at complete city shopping centre. Enjoy carefree livening in superior, over 800 sq ft luxury flat.  
1966   Auckland International Airport at Mangere officially opens, January 29th.
1968 Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $10,669 (financial year, residential and rural).  
1977 For Sale Torbay – Cliff Rd Luxury Executive Townhouse $64,500. A gracious 1 level townhouse offering peace and pricacy in a most desirable locality. Large lounge opens to secluded patio, feature clinker brick wall with archway to formal dining, fabulous kitchen, large breakfast alcove, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, billiard room.  
1987 Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $129,236 (financial year, residential and rural). 20th October the biggest sharemarket crash the world has seen has a ripple effect on house prices.
1988 For Sale A bargain – Entertainers - $106,000. 3 bedrooms, 2 lounges, formal dining, harbour views, sunny. Te Atatu Urgent Sale.  
1989 Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $160,209 (financial year, residential and rural).  
1993 For Sale: Glendowie $139,000. Sole agents. Great buying for this delightful, sunny, bright 3rm family home. Cosy open fire, lage decks for all day sun. Private. Be in quick. Official opening of Massey University Albany Campus, March 7th
1997

Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $285,144 (financial year, residential and rural).

 Auckland Skytower officially opens to the public 3rd August.
2003

For Sale Orakei – Life’s sweet rewards. Your lengthy wish list is covered in this 1937 home with large grounds and panoramic north-facing harbour views. Rebuilt, enlarged and renovated to retain handsome character it features great indoor/outdoor flow, underfloor heating, modern bathrooms and an outdoor fireplace on sandstone terraces stepping to the pool. 8 minutes to the CBD.

Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $342,482 (financial year, residential and rural).

 Britomart Transport Centre officially opened by the mayor, the honourable John Banks.
2008 Average Barfoot & Thompson Auckland sale price $537,772 (financial year, residential and rural). International “credit crunch” has onflow effect to New Zealand economy. House sales volumes dip from November 2007 high.


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