Industry Videos

▶ 3:12 2025.07.02 Prime Parnell Location! How Is La Quinta Creating a Mixed-Use Development for Both Living and Investment? Located in Parnell between Auckland’s CBD and Newmarket, La Quinta benefits from close proximity to the University of Auckland, AUT, the city centre and major transport links. The mixed-use development combines hotel and residential spaces, offering studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments designed for students, professionals and families. With long-term rental arrangements and a prime central location, La Quinta explores a city living model that combines lifestyle convenience with potential investment value.

▶ 01:43 2025.06.02 A Look Inside a Multi-Million-Dollar Auckland Mansion! Stunning Hobson Bay Views Take a one-minute tour inside one of Auckland’s luxury homes on Arney Road. Set on a 946m² site with 457m² of interior space, the property features four bedrooms, three ensuite bathrooms, three living areas and three garages, along with a climate-controlled wine cellar, study, entertainment room, swimming pool and landscaped garden. Recently renovated, the home offers stunning views of Hobson Bay, North Head and Rangitoto from almost every room, while its prestigious location and access to highly regarded schools highlight the lifestyle and long-term appeal of Auckland’s premium residential market.

▶ 01:14 2025.05.02 Inside a Luxury Remuera Waterfront Home! Stunning Harbour Views & Double Grammar Zone Step inside a luxury waterfront home in Remuera, one of Auckland’s most prestigious residential suburbs. Set on a 620m² site with 495m² of living space, the property features six bedrooms, three bathrooms and three garages, with its elevated northwest-facing position capturing stunning harbour and city views. The home includes an open-plan kitchen, multiple living areas, a spacious office and separate living spaces, while the outdoor area features a heated swimming pool, private spa and wood-burning fireplace. Located within the Double Grammar Zone and close to leading private schools, the property combines luxury living, natural beauty and sought-after educational amenities.

▶ 02:05 2025.04.02 Auckland’s Most Exclusive Suburbs Revealed! Where Is the Real Wealth? Where are Auckland’s most exclusive luxury suburbs? From the stunning waterfront homes of St Heliers and the prestigious heritage estates of Remuera to the expansive private properties of Coatesville, each area offers a very different vision of high-end living. In this episode, we explore some of Auckland’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, looking at waterfront views, historic estates, top schools, expansive land and privacy, and what these locations represent for high-net-worth families.

▶ 01:01 2025.03.01 Happy Chinese New Year from Barfoot & Thompson — Kung Hei Fat Choy Barfoot & Thompson joins the Auckland Chinese Community Centre in sending Chinese New Year greetings to the community — wishing everyone a happy, prosperous and auspicious new year. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

▶ 01:45 2024.12.02 New Overseas Investment Rules Take Effect! How Could the Return of High-Net-Worth Investors Affect New Zealand’s Luxury Property Market? New Zealand’s overseas investment settings have recently undergone changes, alongside updates to the Active Investor Plus (AIP) investment framework. As high-net-worth international investors bring more capital into New Zealand, questions are emerging about the potential impact on the property market, particularly at the higher end. This episode explores the relationship between overseas investment, AIP investors and New Zealand’s property market, and considers how the latest policy changes could shape future market activity.

▶ 00:29 2024.11.02 A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Agent in West Auckland From growing up and working in West Auckland to exploring its beaches, golf courses, walking trails and wineries, this is a personal journey through the places that make West Auckland feel like home.

▶ 01:44 2024.11.01 Auckland Marathon — Barfoot & Thompson Presents #RunTheCity The Auckland Marathon takes over the city under the theme #RunTheCity. Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson alongside partners including asics, one.nz and United Airlines, the video captures race day — runners in their bibs, categories like "Women in Motion", and a city energized by sport.

▶ 01:24 2024.10.02 From Mission Bay to Auckland’s Eastern Suburbs: A Real Estate Agent’s Journey From the Mission Bay branch where his real estate journey began to his current focus on Auckland’s Eastern Suburbs luxury property market, he shares his journey in the real estate industry — from building relationships within the local community and working closely with homeowners to connecting with overseas buyers and developing his sales expertise. More than just a professional journey, this is a personal story about his connection with the Eastern Suburbs and the community he knows as home.

▶ 02:29 2024.09.02 From City Life to the Countryside: Why Is Lifestyle Property Becoming a New Way of Living? After moving from the city to a Lifestyle property, he shares his experience of specialising in Lifestyle and Rural real estate. Every piece of land has its own story and potential, and for many buyers, a Lifestyle property offers more than just a place to live — it can also provide opportunities for investment, farming, tourism and future development. From raising cattle and sheep to rainwater collection, Starlink connectivity and automated lawn care, modern Lifestyle living can be far more convenient than many people expect. Close enough to schools, shops and everyday amenities, yet surrounded by nature, it offers a different way of living where land, lifestyle and everyday life come together.

▶ 02:00 2024.08.02 Even 20-Year-Old Homes Must Meet Healthy Homes Standards! What Does a Rental Property Inspection Check? In New Zealand, rental properties must meet the relevant Healthy Homes Standards before they can be rented out. In this episode, we take a closer look at a more than 20-year-old home and see what a professional property inspector checks during a rental compliance inspection. From insulation, heating and ventilation to window sealing and blocked gutters, even small details can affect whether a property meets rental requirements. New homes also need to meet the required standards, giving landlords confidence that their properties are ready to go to market.

▶ 02:02 2024.07.02 From IT to Real Estate Management: How Did He Build His Career? After graduating from the University of Auckland and spending around a decade in IT, he made a career change into real estate, joining Barfoot & Thompson as a salesperson before moving into management and becoming an Assistant Manager at a North Shore branch. He shares his journey from learning the fundamentals of leadership to developing his team, running sales workshops, managing buyers and coordinating auctions. For him, effective leadership is not just about doing your own job well, but about supporting the team and helping every salesperson grow through real-world experience.