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Barfoot & Thompson Wins World Top Property Award

Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:49 am
Press Release: Barfoot and Thompson

04 December 2018

Barfoot & Thompson wins best Real Estate Company in the World at the International Property Awards in London

Barfoot & Thompson is thrilled to announce it has been named the Best Real Estate company in the World at the acclaimed International Property Awards in London. In addition, the company scooped two of the three awards for the Asia Pacific region, one for the Best Agency over 20 Offices and the other for Best Marketing of the Nugent Rise project, with a nomination for Best Lettings Agency.

Peter Thompson, Managing Director said “This is an achievement made possible by every single one of our staff. Being acknowledged on such a prestigious international stage shows that a local company can compete, and win, against the best in the world when it comes to real estate.”

“We are extremely proud of our win and the recognition by our peers for the international standard of service that our clients receive through our amazing network of salespeople. Being a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on exceptional service delivery which is only made possible by our diverse, driven and committed Barfoot & Thompson team.”

Continued success at the International Property Awards
This isn't the first time Barfoot & Thompson has been recognised at the International Property Awards. Other wins include:
2017: Best International Lettings Agency
2017: Best Real Estate Agency - Asia Pacific
2017: Marketing - Asia Pacific
2017: Best Real Estate Website - Asia Pacific
2016: Best Real Estate Agency - New Zealand
2016: Best Lettings Agency - New Zealand
2016: Highly Commended Real Estate Agency Website - New Zealand
2016: Highly Commended Real Estate Agency Marketing - New Zealand
2015: Best Real Estate Agency - New Zealand
2015: Best Lettings Agency - New Zealand
2015: Best Real Estate Agency Marketing - New Zealand (for Orakei Bay Village)
2014: Best Real Estate Agency - New Zealand

About the International Property Awards
The International Property Awards recognise the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry.

The awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe. Competition between entrants in the Asia Pacific region is strong, with companies from around 25 countries vying for recognition across every category.

More than 80 experts are involved in a meticulous judging process covering every aspect of the property business.

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