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What real estate companies can help me find a property back in NZ?

The following article provides a list of real estate companies and a brief description of what each company does. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but can provide a useful starting point for finding you dream house back home.

Bayleys
www.bayleys.co.nz
www.bayleysnz.co.uk
Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate company, offering residential, country, commercial and industrial properties from around New Zealand as well as in Fiji and other Pacific Islands.
Bayleys' services include property, finance, valuations, research, consultancy and corporate services.

In 2002 Bayleys moved into marketing properties in the international marketplace. This has included farming seminars and Expos in London.

Bayleys has continued exhibitions and seminars in 2003, 2004. There will be more expos and seminars in 2007.

Kiwi Expat Property
www.kiwiexpatproperty.co.nz
Kiwi Expat Property offers a unique, on-line way to buy residential real estate in New Zealand. Their FREE ‘SEARCH AND FIND’ service is specifically designed to help people like you who are living abroad but want to hedge against inflation now and buy a slice of Godzone.

First National
www.first-national.co.nz
First National covers all of New Zealand and has more than 105 offices.

While most of its business is within New Zealand, it can also refer to overseas agents for buyers from outside of New Zealand.

Harcourts
www.harcourts.co.nz
Harcourts is the fastest-growing real estate group in Australasia. They have properties throughout New Zealand in all sectors, commercial, residential and lifestyle.

Harcourts range of services includes commercial and residential sales, property rentals and property management services.

They can also assist overseas buyers in making a New Zealand property investment.

The Professionals
www.professionals.co.nz
The Professionals Group consists of 75 offices throughout New Zealand. Their property portfolio includes residential, commercial and lifestyle.

Services include selling, rentals and management of commercial and residential property.

The professionals also offer advice and assistance for overseas investors looking to purchase a New Zealand property.

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Inc (REINZ)
www.reinz.co.nz
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand is the professional body for the real estate industry in New Zealand. On their site you will find the latest real estate news, trends in the property market, tips on buying or selling property, how to become a real estate salesperson, contact details of real estate offices and what to do if you have a complaint.

They also have a careers section where there are details on the steps to becoming a real estate salesperson, furthering your education in real estate, becoming a branch manager or opening your own office and seminars for member and non-member salespeople.

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