Barfoot & Thompson has been recognised over the years for delivering great service and strong results for our clients, earning some of the industry's top awards along the way.

International Property Awards

Barfoot & Thompson wins Best International Real Estate Agency at International Property Awards

Barfoot & Thompson has once again demonstrated its excellence in the real estate industry by securing four prestigious Five-Star Awards at the 2025-2026 Asia Pacific International Property Awards. The company was recognised in the following categories:

  • Best Real Estate Agency Over 20 Offices
  • Best Real Estate Agency Single Office (Howick)
  • Best Lettings / Rental Agency
  • Best Real Estate Agency Marketing

These accolades not only highlight Barfoot & Thompson’s commitment to excellence, but also position the agency as the official nominee for the Asia Pacific region in each of the respective winning categories at the global International Property Awards.

Deloitte Best Managed Companies

Barfoot & Thompson were again recognised as one of the best managed companies in New Zealand in 2024.

Reader's Digest Quality Service Winner 2025 

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.


Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) Awards For Excellence

In 2025, we received the following awards. We've consistently been recognised every year since 2019.

  • Residential Property Management Office of the Year - Small - Swanson
  • Residential Office of the Year (Sales Volume) - Small - Glendene
  • Residential Office of the Year (Sales Volume) - Medium - Millwater
  • Residential Office of the Year (Sales Volume) - Large - Howick
  • Community Service Award - Large - Barfoot & Thompson
  • Agency of the Year (All Disciplines) - Large - Barfoot & Thompson

 

ILANZ Awards 2024

The ILANZ Awards celebrate the in-house legal profession’s leadership and excellence in the provision of legal services in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Our Legal & Compliance team, led by Lisa Gerrard, were awarded the 2024 In-house Innovation Award for their innovative use of matter management and reporting software, and for piloting an AI branch enquiry solution.

Our Past Awards

Find more of our past awards here. 

You can also read more about Barfoot & Thompson's history here.