Top Real Estate Companies in New-Zealand

The real estate industry in New Zealand has been a critical contributor to the country's economy, providing employment and driving innovation. In 2022, the industry experienced significant growth, with impressive GDP and employment figures, reflecting its resilience in the face of economic and social challenges. In this article, we explore the factors contributing to the industry's growth and success, including government initiatives, the industry's growth, key trends, challenges, and future outlook.

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KNIGHT FRANK6,459 +65 6222 1333

At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected.Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be.At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone:- We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner.- We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy.- Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated.Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community.Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE1,460 +64 21 211 2988

Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest full-service, locally owned real estate company. We offer expertise in the marketing and sale of a wide range of property, including residential real estate, farms and lifestyle blocks, and commercial and industrial property. This includes tourism and leisure assets such as hotels and motels as well as a range of businesses for sale. We also cover the real estate markets in Fiji and other Pacific Islands. Bayleys also provides a complete property and facilities service including property management and valuations teams focused on achieving both Owner and Tenant satisfaction.No other real estate company can match our breadth of coverage across all market sectors throughout New Zealand.

CBRE ASIA PACIFIC3,314 +65 6854 8688

CBRE Asia Pacific is an integral part of CBRE Group, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. Over 20,000 professionals focus on the alignment of our clients’ overall business objectives with their real estate requirements. The Asia Pacific region comprises 87 offices (excluding affiliates) across Australia, New Zealand, India, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and Greater China including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. We work together to provide unparalleled tools and resources, leverage, credibility, market coverage and local expertise.

ELDERS REAL ESTATE788 +61 2 9987 0198

Elders is Australia’s most trusted and respected real estate brand. Established in 1839 and widely recognised as one of the most dominant real estate networks, it has used this platform to emerge as a leading real estate group.The Elders Real Estate network occupies close to 300 offices operating in all capital cities, major regional and rural centres across the country. In 2016, this network sold over 9000 properties for a combined total value of close to $4 billion.Elders has an extensive team of experienced, professional real estate agents throughout Australia who are committed to providing an outstanding real estate service for clients.

EQUIEM169 +61 1300 132 732

Equiem is the global leader in commercial tenant experience technology.The firm works with leading property owners and managers in the global real estate industry to breathe life into their buildings, by transforming them from mere brick and mortar structures into vibrant, connected and engaged communities with services and experiences that enrich lives.Equiem’s market-leading app, used by 170,000 people across 60 million sq ft (5.5 million square metres) of commercial real estate worldwide, helps landlords attract and retain occupiers, deliver seamless tenant communication, supercharge onsite retail and services, and unlock additional asset value across their portfolios. With comprehensive, easy-to-use dashboards, Equiem’s app also offers the most advanced tenant analytics in the market, providing clients with rich, actionable intelligence that drives smarter, more effective tenant engagement.Founded in 2011, Equiem has offices in Australia, the USA, the UK and The Philippines. Clients include the likes of Dexus, Lendlease, Knight Frank, Nuveen, and Brookfield.

ESR346 +65 6850 0440

ESR is APAC’s largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy and the third largest listed real estate investment manager globally. With US$149 billion in total assets under management (AUM), our fully integrated development and investment management platform extends across key APAC markets, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, representing over 95% of GDP in APAC, and also includes an expanding presence in Europe and the U.S. We provide a diverse range of real asset investment solutions and New Economy real estate development opportunities across our private funds business, which allow capital partners and customers to capitalise on the most significant secular trends in APAC. Our purpose – Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future – drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully and we consider the environment and the communities in which we operate as key stakeholders of our business. Listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, ESR is a constituent of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (Large Cap), Hang Seng Composite Index and MSCI Hong Kong Index.

STOCKLAND1,843 +61 498 976 039

For more than 70 years, we have been creating and curating communities with people at the heart of the places we create. As one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups, we are building on our legacy, helping more Australians achieve the dream of home ownership and creating places and spaces full of energy, soul and life - from residential and land lease communities, through to retail town centres, workplaces and logistics assets. Our purpose is central to everything we do, that we believe there is a better way to live.

CBRE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS (GWS)13,370 +65 6854 8688

From short-term decisions to developing a long-term strategy, CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) partners with clients to uncover solutions for unique, organizational needs and opportunities to drive strategic business outcomes, worldwide.

IWG PLC12,568 +65 3163 8030

IWG is leading the workspace revolution. Our companies help more than 2.5 million people and their businesses to work more productively. We do so by providing a choice of professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces, communities and services. Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises and large multinationals, with unique goals and aspirations. They want a choice of workspaces and communities to match their needs. Through our companies we provide that choice. Regus | Spaces | No18 | Openoffice | Basepoint | Signature IWG companies now help millions of people in almost 3,300 locations in over 1,000 towns and cities across more than 110 countries. We create personal, financial and strategic value for businesses of every size. From some of the most exciting companies and well-known organisations on the planet, to individuals and the next generation of industry leaders.#greatdayatwork

CBRE68,574 +65 6224 8181

Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.

PROPERTYSCOUT179 +66 92 264 3444

PropertyScout, a Thailand based Proptech start up, is an end-to-end real estate transaction platform connecting over 1,800 agents and agencies with buyers, renters and owners, servicing thousands of satisfied customers every month. PropertyScout leverages its database of more than 200,000 properties, its technology platform and its centralized operations to digitize and automate 90% of the real estate transaction. This frees up agents’ time to professionally and efficiently communicate with buyers, renters, owners and co-agents to deliver outstanding service and close transactions faster. Providing a transparent and trusted experience, PropertyScout has quickly become the favorite go-to-place for buying, selling, and renting real-estate in Thailand, as proven by hundreds of five-star reviews.

CENTURY 21®36,523 +65 6291 2121

Since 1971, Century 21 Real Estate has set the standard in the real estate business. With 127,000 independent sales professionals in 81 different countries, we have the global reach and expert knowledge to provide exceptional commitment and deliver extraordinary experiences to clients around the world. If you think you have what it takes to be a Century 21 Agent, contact us. Jointherelentless.com

UNILODGE501 +61 7 3233 3700

UniLodge is the market leader in the operation and management of student accommodation across Australia and New Zealand. A home away from home for more than 31,000+ students (and counting). Privately owned, UniLodge specialise in the professional operation and management of properties that are ideally located either on campus or in close proximity to universities. UniLodge developed and offers the Residential Life Program, this unique program has been specifically designed to provide students with learning opportunities and memorable experiences that will last a lifetime, and to bring out the best in each resident academically and socially. This allows students studying away from home the opportunity to fully appreciate, and make the most, of all their location has to offer. UniLodge is committed to protecting all properties in our care and maximising investment returns.

CHARTER HALL705 +65 3103 2015

We go further to help investors, businesses and communities achieve their aspirations.With over 30 years’ experience in property investment and funds management, we’re one of Australia’s leading fully integrated property groups. We use our property expertise to access, deploy, manage and invest equity across our core sectors – Office, Industrial & Logistics, Retail and Social Infrastructure.Operating with prudence, we’ve curated a diverse $69.1 billion property portfolio of 1,548 high quality properties. With partnership at the heart of our approach, we’re creating places that help grow communities; turning them into the best they can be and unlocking hidden value. Taking a long-term view, our $16.0 billion development pipeline delivers sustainable,technologically enabled projects for our customers.Charter Hall has also extended its Fund Management capability with a 50% investment in the listed equities Fund Manager Paradice Investment Management (PIM), which invests on behalf of wholesale and retail investors across domestic and global listed equities.The impacts of what we do are far-reaching. From helping businesses succeed by supporting their evolving workplace needs, to providing investors with attractive returns for a better retirement, we’re powered by the drive to go further.www.charterhall.com.au

JLL77,750 +65 6250 4145

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. We want the most ambitious clients to work with us, and the most ambitious people to work for us. Join us.

BELLE PROPERTY1,272 +61 1300 363 992

Belle Property is a sophisticated boutique real estate network that offers a full-service agency experience, catering to both the premium and middle markets. Belle Property has 100 offices in select lifestyle locations across New South Wales, Victoria Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Belle Property strives for outstanding presentation, strategic marketing, genuine client service and superior sales skills, all which are the core ingredients of a premium outcome at any price level. Our network of agents, property managers and admins represent the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and ethics within the industry, operating with honesty, purpose and integrity. As a company, our priority is the training and development of our people. The Belle Property Academy training department is award-winning; being recognised as the Training and Education Program of the Year at the 2019 REB Awards. We continue to invest in the development of our people as we believe its what sets us apart.

SAVILLS12,403 +65 6836 6888

Savills is a global real estate services provider with a network of more than 40,000 people in over 700 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. A FTSE 250 company (LON: SVS) headquartered in London, Savills advises corporate, institutional and private clients who are seeking to acquire, lease, develop or realise the value of residential and commercial property in the worlds key locations.

MIRVAC1,811 +61 2 9080 8000

Mirvac is a leading Australian property group, with an integrated development and management capability. Established in 1972, Mirvac has over 50 years of experience in the property industry and an unmatched reputation for delivering superior products and services across our businesses. Principally located in Australias four key cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, we own and manage assets across the office, retail and industrial sectors, with over $17bn of assets currently under management. Our development activities allow us to create and deliver innovative and high-quality commercial assets and residential projects for our customers, while driving long-term value for our securityholders.Our integrated approach gives us a competitive advantage in the creation of quality assets across the entire life-cycle of a project; from planning through to design, construction and development, leasing, property management and long-term ownership.Our purpose, to Reimagine Urban Life, helps to guide us not only in what we do and how we do it, but importantly, why we do it. Were inspired to think about how we can redefine the landscape and create more sustainable, connected and vibrant urban environments, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.We bring this purpose to life by harnessing the power of each and every one of us to deliver outstanding products and services to our customers, while ensuring value to our securityholders.

SAVILLS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND516 +61 2 8215 8888

Trusted since 1855, Savills is a leading global real estate service provider.When you deal with Savills you tap into the expertise of 40,000+ professionals delivering world best-practice property solutions, across more than 700 owned and associate offices. At Savills we advise corporate, institutional and private clients, seeking to acquire, lease, develop or realise the value of prime residential and commercial property across the world’s key markets. Meeting and working with our people is one of the main ways to understand what makes us different – but the below facts give you a flavour for what we do and how what we do it.- We dont strive to be the biggest, but we do aim to be the best- We collaborate closely to ensure you get the results that come from the best of global connections and local knowledge- Globally, we employ more than 40,000 people in 70 countries; while in the Asia Pacific Region, Savills has over 70 offices- We are proud to be a part of Property Male Champions of Change - an important gender equality initiative for our industry- We are committed to reducing our corporate impact on the environment and contributing to the communities in which we operate

FLETCHERS REAL ESTATE214 +61 408 178 070

Since Fletchers inception in 1919, the face of real estate has changed remarkably. Fletchers has evolved accordingly, embracing new technology and communications systems, structured ongoing training programmes, a state-of-the-art integrated database and a strong focus on customer service. As pioneers in many of these areas, we are proud to say that we are well respected in the real estate industry.Like every successful organisation, Fletchers network is rapidly growing and now includes a select group of peers who have been carefully vetted to ensure that they share our vision of achieving the worlds best practice in everything we do.Repeat and referral business is fundamental to the success of Fletchers and we are proud to say that our clients return to us time and time again as well as referring us to their family and friends. Our world’s best practice ‘Fletchers Way’ philosophy (documented approach to providing outstanding service to our clients) is instilled in every member of our team and is one of most important components to our success.Fletchers also recognise the importance of having multi-cultural property consultants, particularly of Asian background. We are proud of our outstanding team that includes members fluent in numerous languages who are able to directly market all our properties with a true understanding of our clients’ culture and requirements.

Top Real Estate Companies in New-Zealand

GDP and Employment Figures

In 2022, the real estate industry in New Zealand had a GDP of NZD 29.8 billion, representing a 6.2% increase from the previous year. The industry's employment figures were equally impressive, with a total of 145,000 people employed, representing 5.5% of the country's total workforce.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The New Zealand government has played a significant role in the real estate industry's growth and success through various initiatives aimed at promoting the industry. For instance, the government has implemented favorable policies, such as the KiwiBuild program, which has provided funding and support for the industry. Additionally, the government has invested in promoting urban regeneration, driving innovation, and enhancing the industry's visibility in the global marketplace.

Industry Growth

The real estate industry has experienced sustained growth over the years, driven by a growing demand for housing and commercial property, increasing urbanization, and a stable economy. In 2022, the industry experienced significant growth in the areas of residential and commercial property, reflecting the growing trend towards urban living and flexible work arrangements.

Key Trends

Technological Disruptions

The real estate industry is increasingly adopting new technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve products and services. Advancements in technology such as virtual reality, digital marketing, and data analytics are transforming the industry's operations, improving customer experiences, and enhancing product quality.

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a critical trend in the real estate industry, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of reducing carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices. The industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices such as green building, reducing waste, and using renewable energy sources to improve sustainability and enhance brand reputation.

Challenges

Affordability

The real estate industry in New Zealand is facing significant affordability challenges, particularly in the areas of housing. The challenges have been driven by a growing demand for housing, limited supply, and increased competition, leading to rising property prices.

Future Outlook

The future outlook for the real estate industry in New Zealand is positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years. The government's commitment to promoting the industry, coupled with a growing demand for housing and commercial property, will continue to drive demand for real estate services. Additionally, the industry's adoption of new technologies and sustainable practices will position it to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Conclusion

The real estate industry in New Zealand has been a critical contributor to the country's economy, providing employment and driving innovation. In 2022, the industry experienced significant growth, driven by government initiatives, sustained industry growth, and key trends such as technological disruptions and sustainability. However, the industry faces challenges such as affordability, which must be addressed to ensure continued growth and success. The future outlook for the real estate industry in New Zealand is positive, and with the right policies and strategies, the industry is well-positioned to continue contributing significantly to the country's economy and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

As the real estate industry in New Zealand continues to evolve, there are several key areas that industry leaders should focus on to ensure continued growth and success. One critical area is innovation, particularly in the adoption of new technologies and sustainable practices. The industry must invest in new technologies such as virtual reality, data analytics, and digital marketing to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences. Additionally, the industry should adopt sustainable practices such as green building and renewable energy sources to improve sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance brand reputation.

Another critical area is talent development, particularly in the face of skills shortages. The industry must invest in training and upskilling programs to ensure a steady supply of skilled labor, particularly in the areas of data analytics and digital marketing. Additionally, the industry should collaborate with educational institutions to create internship and apprenticeship programs to attract and retain top talent.

Finally, stakeholder engagement and communication must remain core principles for the real estate industry in New Zealand. The industry must engage with stakeholders such as local communities, environmental groups, and investors to enhance transparency, build trust, and drive innovation. Additionally, the industry must communicate its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and regulatory compliance to improve brand reputation and enhance sustainability.

In conclusion, the industry must remain adaptable to changing circumstances and continue to embrace new technologies and sustainable practices to ensure continued growth and success. By focusing on innovation, talent development, and stakeholder engagement and communication, the real estate industry in New Zealand can remain a critical contributor to the country's economy and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 25 May 2023