112 | PROPERTY Barfoot & Thompson T T Karen Phelps Standout year for stellar perfomers At the 2025-2026 International Property Awards in London Barfoot & Thompson became the first real estate agency to secure three global titles in a single year. Below, Managing Director Peter Thompson with the trophies. For Barfoot & Thompson 2026 has been a standout year with major recognition both in New Zealand and on the international stage highlighting the breadth of its success across real estate, property management, marketing and community involvement. The year began with an historic achievement at the 2025-2026 International Property Awards in London where Barfoot & Thompson became the first real estate agency to secure three global titles in a single year. It was named Best International Real Estate Agency Over 20 Offices, Best International Lettings/Rentals Agency and Best International Real Estate Agency Marketing. The international success followed four Five-Star Awards at the Asia-Pacific stage, including Best Real Estate Agency Over 20 Offices, Best Real Estate Agency Single Office for Howick, Best Lettings/Rental Agency and Best Real Estate Agency Marketing. Managing Director Peter Thompson attended the London gala to accept the awards, describing the achievement as a significant milestone for the New Zealand-owned company. “Being named World’s Best in marketing, property management, and as a large real estate agency is an immense honour for Barfoot & Thompson, particularly in such a highly competitive year,” says Peter. “These awards reflect the collective effort, professionalism and commitment of our people across every part of the business.” The international accolades were followed by further success at the 2026 REINZ Awards for Excellence in September where Barfoot & Thompson was named Large Agency of the Year for the 15th consecutive year. The achievement maintains its unbroken record in the category since it was introduced in 2012. “Being recognised once is an achievement. Fifteen times in a row speaks to something bigger: the work our people put in every day in our branches, at open homes, in auction rooms, managing properties and behind the scenes,” says Peter. “No single person, team or branch can deliver a result like this; it takes everyone, right across the company. We all share this win.” The company collected five REINZ awards in total with further recognition coming at Barfoot & Thompson Howick. Branch manager Steve Maserow was named Manager of the Year, the branch won Residential Office of the Year Large - Highest Sales Volume and Logan Boersma and his team won Residential Sales Team of the Year - Highest Sales Volume. Community contribution was also recognised with Barfoot & Thompson receiving the Community Service Award - Brand. Its long-standing support extends across organisations and events including the Starship Foundation, Blues and Northern Mystics, “No single person, team or branch can deliver a result like this; it takes everyone, right across the company. We all share this win.” Auckland Marathon and Young Authors Challenge. “Community service has always been a central focus for us,” says Peter. “We give our time, use our contacts, find practical ways to help and genuinely get stuck in.” Peter has also given back to the industry on an individual level. He’s been a member of the REINZ appointment panel since 2008 and is a life member of REINZ due to the amount of work he’s put in over the years. As a New Zealand, family-owned company, we’re proud to stand alongside the very best in the world,” he says. “Behind every award are thousands of client relationships, countless hours of hard work and a team that genuinely cares about doing right by the people we serve.”
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