Ponsonby is renowned for its lovingly restored buildings and impressive villa renovations, and now our Ponsonby office has had a transformation of its own.
Time teaching in the classrooms of One Tree Hill College has led to a rewarding opportunity to combine two of Melody Lowe's lifelong passions: education and real estate.
As your property managers, we stay on top of all legislative changes so you don’t have to - but as a property owner, it’s important to be aware of what’s ahead. Here’s a quick update on key tenancy and tax changes taking effect this year. For a more detailed breakdown, visit the official Tenancy
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill has officially become law, bringing changes that impact renters and landlords across New Zealand. Here’s what you need to know.
Using industry and government data, Graham Squires makes some useful commentary on how this contextualises in the wider macroeconomic environment and property ecosystem.
With the latest tenancy law changes bringing more stability for renters, now is a great time to think about how to make your rental feel like home - and your outdoor space is a perfect place to start.
Ensure your rental property meets the Healthy Homes standards, keeping it compliant and comfortable for tenants. Learn the essential requirements for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping to stay on the right side of the law.
Protect your property investment with proactive maintenance. Address minor issues early to avoid costly repairs, from blocked gutters to small roof leaks.
Every tenant deserves a safe, comfortable, and healthy home. New Zealand’s Healthy Homes standards ensure rentals meet essential requirements for heating, insulation, and ventilation.
Counting down to Christmas? Before holiday travel, check off key steps to keep your home safe, so you can relax and enjoy beach days, barbecues, and downtime.
A progressive 5 percent percentage-change increase over 5 years; A new leading District emerges Professor of Property Studies, Graham Squires weighs in.
We are honoured to have been named the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Winner for 2025 in the Real Estate Agencies category. At Barfoot & Thompson we’re known for delivering exceptional service, and caring for our clients at every stage of life. Thank you New Zealand, for your vote of confidence.
Are you looking to buy an investment property, planning to rent out the family home or grow your property portfolio? Learn how to maximise your property’s rental yield with these handy tips.
In a recent announcement, the coalition Government unveiled proposed changes to tenancy laws to facilitate greater pet ownership in rental properties. Here's what the change might mean for you.
As the chill of winter sets in, there's something undeniably appealing about retreating to the warmth and comfort of home. Here are a few simple ideas to help you dial up the snug-factor, and get through those colder months with ease.
Despite upcoming changes in tax rules impacting interest deductibility, investors are re-entering the real estate market. Tony Alexander explains more in this article.
The outlook for residential property investors has improved quite substantially over the past few weeks.. Tony Alexander explains more in this article.
Recovery is underway in residential real estate markets around New Zealand, driven by a large number of forces. Tony Alexander provides a look into how migration is offsetting economic deterioration.
Under the Roof: The people behind the property is an interview series that aims to get to know the wonderful people behind Barfoot & Thompson. To kick things off, we chat to Lani Allard, our 2022 Rising Star of the Year and Residential/Lifestyle Salesperson at Waimauku branch, in this special International Women's Day edition.
Tony Alexander explains that the downward leg of the housing cycle - which started in the second half of 2021 - has come to an end. Using data from REINZ, we see that it is mainly first-home buyers that are driving the shift.
Tony Alexander explains there are a great number of interesting things happening with regard to the residential real estate market in Auckland and most of them fall on the positive side for turnover and prices - though not necessarily for the next few months.
Over 64% of Kiwis own a pet, however, rental properties that are pet-friendly can be hard to come by. We review which regions of Auckland have the highest percentage of pet-friendly rentals and what this means for rent prices.
Christmas is a popular date on the Kiwi calendar, but with a diverse workforce, there's plenty more holidays to celebrate. We talk to a few of our expat colleagues, to find out what their favourite ‘back home’ festivities are, and what the upcoming holiday season has in store.
If you own a rental property, you've probably considered whether to employ a Property Manager or not. We've chatted to the professionals to learn how Property Manager's can add value and help you stay up to date with the latest regulations.
Tony Alexander provides a look into the future regarding changing mortgage interest rates and real estate sales, while also discussing why the current mortgage interest rates haven't led to a housing and economic slump.
The presence of first home buyers has been the most significant change in the Auckland residential real estate market over the past month. Tony Alexander explores the factors leading to this, as well as if it will be sustainable going forward.
This year at Barfoot & Thompson, we asked a few of our team members what they love most about being a dad, and how it has influenced or changed them. Here is what they said.
Spring is a great time of year to sell a property. If you're looking to put your home on the market right now, here are our top tips for a successful sale.
Local economist, Tony Alexander, discusses the key factors involved in the present house price reset and why property prices will never return to their desirable pre-1980s state.
With monetary policy tightening at three times the speed of the last tightening cycle, it is increasingly likely mortgage rates have hit their peak and we will see long term rates falling by the end of the year. Tony Alexander explains.
If you're buying a house that will become your home, you are likely to own it for 7 or 8 years. Within that timeframe the market will go through several cycles, and time will ultimately take care of the price.
Although the Treasury and the Reserve Bank see economic growth continuing for the next few years, Tony Alexander assesses what a recession could look like for the vast majority of businesses and people—and it's not like the past.
We’re delighted to announce that we have secured a 50% shareholding in Hamilton’s leading real estate company, Lodge Real Estate Limited, as part of our strategic vision, to have a greater profile in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
This Mother’s Day we celebrate our mother-child teams here at Barfoot & Thompson, and sit down with both generations to hear how they enriched their relationship by turning their career into a family affair.
The latest Statistics NZ data has been released surrounding long-term migration flows for the NZ economy. Tony Alexander highlights the important issues that come with net migration losses beyond the numbers.
As we enter a downward trend in the real estate sector cycle, Tony Alexander evaluates how property developers, investors and real estate agents may be impacted if they have only experienced the market while it's hot.
Buying a house for the very first time may have you feeling a little stressed or nervous. If you're about to take that step onto the property ladder, do your home work and planning first to help you move ahead with confidence. We’ve put together the following steps to help you on your way.
With the wild weather of Winter on its way, now is the perfect time to check for any potentially hazardous trees on your rental property, and sort them out before they become a problem. Question is, do you need to hire a professional arborist, or is it a quick DIY? We’ve created a ‘tricky tree’ checklist to help you make the right call.
Auckland house prices have reported a decline in 2022, but the rate at which they're declining depends on what price you choose to measure. Tony Alexander explains.
Barfoot & Thompson retains REINZ Large Agency of Year award, in addition to this achievement, Barfoot & Thompson Pukekohe won the Large Residential Office of the Year – Volume award.
Even though house prices nationally are at or near record prices, it is not a reason for those with the
ability to meet mortgage repayments and have stable employment to hold back from entering the
market.
Gifting red envelopes containing money is a Lunar New Year tradition symbolizing good luck and fortune. This year, we’re excited to give away a very special Year of the Ox red themed envelope to celebrate with our people and community.
Minette and Jaco-Johan Swanepoel, a young Stonefields based couple are one step closer to buying their first home, thanks to the $40,000 they won in the 2020 Barfoot & Thompson Check In and win competition.
Barfoot & Thompson has once again won the 'Large Agency of the Year' award at the 2020 REINZ Awards for Excellence - the only agency ever to have won this award since its inception in 2012.
The annual Starship Quiz night is always a highlight on our fundraising calendar, bringing our people, suppliers, and partners together in a fun environment to raise as much as possible for the Starship Foundation.
These awards are a credit to all of our people. We appreciate the contributions made by each member of the Barfoot & Thompson family no matter their role or division.
It's Father's Day, a time when we acknowledge the contributions and affection that we have for the men who raised us. As a family company, we applaud setting aside a day to pause and celebrate these often unsung heroes, who are there for us - again and again.
Barfoot & Thompson has come up with a tasty and topical new way to add to its longstanding support of Starship, New Zealand’s national children's hospital, with the launch of its own lockdown-inspired cookbook.
The purchase of a new home is something worth commemorating. Buying a gift for the proud new owner is a thoughtful gesture. For it to be meaningful, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. Here’s a few appropriate ideas to get you started.
With winter here, now is the perfect time to focus a little attention on your indoor areas. Changing up your walls can be an affordable game changing solution for a new look that can be coordinated with your current furniture.
Winter is the ideal time to rethink that often overlooked space where people enter and exit the most - your entrance. We researched some tips from organisational experts for the best insights on how to maximise the use of this area.
With winter now upon us, we are turning on heat pumps and pulling woolly jumpers out of the drawers. Winter is a time for good food, cosy blankets and gathering around the fire for a chat.
Lights, Camera, Action! Over the past four days, we recognised our regional top performers through our virtual awards. Tonight, in the same fashion, we recognise the best of the best.
We end our first ever regional virtual awards with a round of applause to all the award winners of South Auckland, Eastern Beaches and Franklin suburbs. Congratulations to all of this evening's winners.
Tonight, our people from Central Auckland and Eastern Suburbs were recognised in our regional virtual awards. Congratulations to all of this evening's winners.
In our second instalment of regional virtual awards, we recognised our people from the North Shore and West Auckland. Congratulations to all of this evening's winners.
Each year we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our people through the annual Barfoot & Thompson Awards Ceremony. During our first-ever virtual awards, we recognized our people from the Northland and Rodney branches as well as our Commercial teams.
On this special day, honouring mothers on Mother's Day, as a family-owned company we’ve taken a moment to check in with some mother/daughter and mother/son sales teams.
Buy and sell your property with our live auction service - right at your fingertips. We help buyers and sellers to achieve their property goals no matter where they are located.
We have just ticked off two weeks in lockdown. While we are all taking proactive precautionary measures like washing our hands and social distancing to preserve our physical health, your mental health is just as important.
Taking the right steps can help your home stand out from the competition. Now is the time to start planning your strategy so you can hit the ground running or get your property listed before lockdown ends.
With house prices on the increase in Auckland, buyers and investors are continuously looking to alternative investment options. Body Corporate properties are becoming increasingly popular and are attracting all sorts of attention beyond single professionals.
The current water shortage will continue to worsen as the weather forecast does not predict any rain in the near future. This summer has been one of the driest on record and there is a need to go above and beyond normal efforts to conserve water.
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.
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.
Inaugural winner Liz Gill, a born and bred Aucklander, is off to the Olympic Games this year after checking in at only one Barfoot & Thompson sponsored event in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.