Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest commercial and industrial real estate organisation. We are the only significant national real estate business in this market sector that is New Zealand owned and operated. Bayleys was established as a specialist commercial and industrial agency in 1973 and this remains the cornerstone of our business.

In the 1980s, we laid the foundations to build international connections to open up a world of opportunities for our clients. Today, we are a truly globally connected business and showcase New Zealand properties across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the United Kingdom, Africa and the Americas.

Our clients are at the core of everything we do and we’ve structured our commercial business to provide solutions that achieve great results. Our integrated service offering, knowledge, and unique understanding of different commercial divisions builds trust and enables us to deliver a superior level of service in the below sectors that consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations:

Commercial sales and investments

• Capital markets
• Metropolitan and city fringe sales
• Industrial sales
• Retail sales
• International sales and acquisitions
• Property syndication and project marketing
• Project and development site services

Commercial leasing

• Office leasing
• Industrial leasing
• Logistics and supply chain solutions
• Large format retail
• Retail consultancy
• Retail leasing
• Industrial design build management

Commercial real estate services

• Business sales
• Hotels, tourism and leisure
• Asian services desk
• Iwi services
• Advisory and consulting
• Human services - health and aged care, childcare
• Government services

Our integrated service offering

Bayleys also offers the following professional services for commercial property owners and investors:

• Asset and property management
• Facilities management
• Project management
• Valuation and advisory
• Research and consultancy
• Lending and structured finance

Here’s why we have the country’s biggest commercial property client base:

Strength in numbers

Bayleys Commercial and Industrial has helped our customers with over 2,550 sales and leases for commercial and industrial properties in our last financial year at a total transaction value of NZ$3.6 billion.

Based on the audited end of year financial results for all significant commercial real estate agencies, Bayleys has been awarded by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Awards for Excellence, Large Commercial and Industrial Office of the Year for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Bayleys was also awarded Best Multi-Media Marketing Campaign of the Year for 2020 and 2018.

Bayleys Commercial was awarded by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) at the Sales Awards, Agency Team of the Year for 2020 and Industrial Agency Team of the Year for 2018.

Being New Zealand’s most active commercial agency means we can provide our clients with increased opportunities, economies of scale and the best possible results.

Bayleys Property Services (BPS) also the country’s largest provider of commercial property and facility management services. Employing over 50 people and managing in excess of 230 properties worth around $3.8 billion, BPS has a focus on reducing clients’ exposure to property risk and increasing asset values.

National coverage

From Kerikeri to Invercargill, Bayleys has over 230 specialist commercial and industrial sales and leasing agents nationally working as an integrated team. More agents in more locations means greater access to buyers and tenants for our clients.

International capability

Bayleys sells more property to offshore purchasers than any other New Zealand commercial real estate agency. Our international database has been built up over 30 years of activity in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.

Our specialist International Sales team based in Auckland is the country’s largest, giving clients unparalleled access to both local and offshore Asian investors.

Bayleys is also in partnership with the world’s largest privately-owned international property consultancy, Knight Frank International. Through this alliance, Bayleys reaps the benefits of a globally connected network spanning 57 markets for greater exposure of larger properties offshore. Our closest connections are to the Knight Frank Asia Pacific Group with 8,469 people in 152 offices all working collaboratively to find the right buyer for your property.

Marketing power

Bayleys’ strong brand, market experience and innovative marketing tools makes our clients’ properties stand out. We have a marketing team focused solely on commercial and industrial sales and leasing, supported by specialists in digital, direct marketing, production, advertising and media relations.

Our media buying power means we can give our clients competitive rates and preferential placements, making their marketing spend more cost effective. As well as traditional media, our campaigns also benefit from digital and social media, apps and other platforms, ensuring our clients’ properties enjoy the greatest possible exposure.