How we help landlords manage their property

As an investor, you want to know your rental property is in safe hands. That's where Barfoot & Thompson comes in.

Stress-free property management

With Barfoot & Thompson, not only do you have the strength of Auckland's largest and most trusted real estate company behind you, but you have peace of mind that property management experts are looking after your investment.

So instead of dealing with the day-to-day issues you can sit back and relax, confident that your property is in safe hands.

We manage 21,000+ rental properties

Barfoot & Thompson is Auckland's leading real estate company and New Zealand's largest privately owned real estate company - still run by the Barfoot and Thompson families 100 years later.

We manage over 21,000 rental properties and with dedicated property managers in over 80 branches and one of Auckland's largest rental portfolios, we have the experience and scale to help you.

Talk to us about your rental property

We can help you find the right tenants and get the right rent

Rigorous selection process
Knowledge of the local rental market will ensure you get the right price
Regular rent reviews - see an increase in rent received to match market changes
Extensive portfolio of potential tenants: we'll do our best to ensure your property is always tenanted.

Find out more about the services we offer.

Get the latest rental and investment information

Every month, we send out an e-newsletter to our landlords to keep them in touch with what’s happening in the rental market.

From the latest suburb reports on sales, rent and yield (return on investment) to rental reports and landlord tips, you can get it all in the Property Management Insider - subscribe now.

We also run regular property investment seminars for our property management clients, where you can hear the latest information and tips on the sales and rental market, the New Zealand and Auckland economy and so much more.

Did you know?

When you advertise a property for rent or for sale with Barfoot & Thompson, it will be advertised on both Barfoot.co.nz and Realestate.co.nz.

If your rental property becomes vacant, you’ll receive extra online marketing - at no extra cost on both Barfoot.co.nz and Realestate.co.nz. This offer is available to our full service property management clients.

We resolve disputes

Because property management is our area of expertise, and as members of the Real Estate Institute we understand the legislative ins and outs so can deal with any issues that arise quickly and effectively.

When required, our property managers represent our landlords at mediation and tenancy tribunal hearings.

I never have to worry about my rentals as the team at Barfoot & Thompson are on top of all the issues. I just get the statements at the end of the month, which is exactly the service I want.

C. Stokes

You can trust that your money is in good hands

Handling of all rental funds is managed through our head office accounting department. And, unlike many other property management companies, all money collected on your behalf is held in an audited trust account - so you know where it is at any time.

Barfoot & Thompson Ltd is also licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008.

We have the local knowledge

Because our property managers are based in Barfoot & Thompson branches across Auckland, Northland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato, they understand their local rental market, have access to a wide portfolio of potential tenants, and can keep an eye on your property easily.

Every branch has support staff that can assist you should your property manager be out of the office.

Number 1 experts in property management

Did you know that 61% of landlords say they use a property manager for some or all of their rentals?

And 31% of those people use Barfoot & Thompson - more than any other company. Here's how we stack up:

1st - Barfoot & Thompson (31%)
2nd - Crockers (19%)
3rd - Harcourts (14%)

Source: TRA research with Aucklanders and Northlanders, October 2017.

Regular communication, clear information

We report back to you on a regular basis the findings of our inspections, send statements at the end of each month, and keep you informed of market conditions, rent reviews and other relevant information.

The best technology in the business

Barfoot & Thompson has invested in state-of-the-art property management systems - which contain the details of all rental properties we manage. By linking all quotes, repairs, maintenance, photos and rent payments to each rental account, all information related to a property is at our fingertips - invaluable for regular reporting and should a dispute occur.

Want more information on rental prices and return on investment?

View our latest suburb report in our Market Reports section to see sales, rent and yield
See our latest rental report in our Market Reports section to see rent by area

For more information contact one of our property managers.

Landlords