Barfoot and Thompson Auction Results: Latest Auckland Sales

Auckland’s property market has never been short on drama, and Barfoot & Thompson’s auction numbers are proving it again. The agency’s March results show 698 auctions called with 365 properties sold for a combined value exceeding $365 million — a volume that puts every other Auckland agency in the shade.

Auctions Called: 698 ·
Properties Sold: 365 ·
Bids Accepted: 5,628 ·
Total Sales Value: $365M+ ·
Most Auctions in Auckland: Barfoot & Thompson

Key Barfoot & Thompson auction metrics and resource links for quick reference appear in the table below.

What are the latest Barfoot and Thompson auction results?

Barfoot & Thompson publishes its auction results in three ways: a latest-results page that pulls recent outcomes, a completed auctions archive, and the official monthly market reports that aggregate the numbers. Their March 2026 data — released 02 April 2026 — shows 698 auctions called across Auckland with 365 properties sold for a combined value exceeding $365 million (Barfoot & Thompson Market Reports). That’s the kind of volume that keeps Barfoot firmly at the top of Auckland’s auction market.

Auckland-wide results

For a broader market view, the week of 11-17 April 2026 saw 86 properties auctioned in Auckland City with 51 sold, achieving a 27% clearance rate (HouGarden Auction Results). That figure is notably lower than the bid volumes Barfoot recorded in September 2025, when the company accepted 6,260 bids from 522 called auctions and sold 289 properties on the day for over $303 million total value (Barfoot & Thompson Official Auction Results). The dip in clearance rates suggests buyer caution has picked up in 2026.

Recent sold properties

Specific recent outcomes include a sanctuary-style house at Mairangi Bay that sold for $1,496,000 on 22 April 2026 through Barfoot & Thompson (Auctions Live). That’s a strong result in a suburb that tends to attract families and investors alike. On the flip side, a Barfoot auction at Onehunga on 15 April 2026 passed in — Lot 1 of 3 — demonstrating that not every session clears, even with an experienced agency handling the sale (Auctions Live Widget).

The implication: Barfoot & Thompson remains the dominant auction force in Auckland, but market conditions in April 2026 are producing lower clearance rates than the company saw in late 2025.

What are Barfoot and Thompson auction results today?

To find today’s results, Barfoot & Thompson runs a live auction portal that updates throughout each business day. The Latest Results page shows properties as they sell or pass in, with the site distinguishing between online auctions, on-site sessions, and hybrid formats that let bidders participate remotely. Trade Me also lists over 1,162 Barfoot & Thompson auctions including upcoming sessions with specific times and agents listed (Trade Me Property).

Live auction updates

Auctions Live is the platform Barfoot uses to track individual sessions in real time. Each listing shows the property type (typically houses with bedroom and bathroom counts), the auction start time, and the outcome — sold at a specific price or passed in. The widget displays past results too, so you can check what a particular suburb fetched last week or last month.

Today’s completed sales

Interest.co.nz tracks residential auction results across Auckland and notes an important caveat: if a property is marked as “not sold” at auction, buyers should check with the agent to see whether it has subsequently sold or is still on the market (Interest.co.nz). Passed-in properties often change hands within days through private negotiation, so the auction result alone doesn’t always tell the full story.

The catch: “sold at auction” and “sold after auction” are different outcomes, and the live pages don’t always distinguish between them immediately.

Barfoot and Thompson auction results North Shore

The North Shore is one of Auckland’s most active auction corridors, and Barfoot & Thompson runs weekly sessions across suburbs including Mairangi Bay, Takapuna, and Devonport. The Mairangi Bay sale on 22 April 2026 for $1,496,000 is a recent example of what the North Shore market can deliver through Barfoot’s auction process.

North Shore specific outcomes

The Completed Auctions page on Barfoot’s site lists results by date, with each listing showing the suburb, property type, and final outcome. Upcoming North Shore sessions appear on the Upcoming Auctions page with auction format details (online, on-site, or both).

Recent sessions

HouGarden’s data for the broader Auckland City area — which includes the North Shore — shows a 27% clearance rate for the week of 11 April 2026 (HouGarden Auction Results). That’s below the levels Barfoot saw in September 2025, when high bid volumes signaled strong buyer competition. North Shore sellers adjusting expectations in this environment is wise.

What this means: North Shore clearance rates appear to have softened in April 2026, but specific high-value sales like the Mairangi Bay result show that quality properties are still attracting competitive bids.

What are Barfoot and Thompson live auctions today?

Barfoot & Thompson runs live auctions every business day, with listings updated on the Upcoming Auctions page. Sessions take place on-site at the property, online through the Barfoot portal, or in a hybrid format that allows both physical and remote bidding. The Auctions Live platform tracks each session in real time, showing bids as they come in.

Auckland live streams

Online auctions through Barfoot’s platform let remote bidders participate in real time. Each auction listing on the site includes the date, time, and format — so buyers know before the session starts whether they need to attend in person or can bid from anywhere with an internet connection. The Auctions Live widget displays live results as they happen, including the final sale price or passed-in status.

Pukekohe area

Pukekohe is included in Barfoot’s Auckland auction programme, though specific Pukekohe results are not broken out separately in the available data. The agency’s weekly sessions cover the Franklin district as part of its broader Auckland footprint, and upcoming Pukekohe lots appear on the same upcoming auctions page used for other suburbs.

The trade-off: Pukekohe buyers get access to Barfoot’s full auction infrastructure, but the suburb doesn’t have its own dedicated results page — meaning tracking specific outcomes requires checking the Auckland-wide listings.

What is the 10 minute rule at auction?

The 10-minute rule is a standard feature at Barfoot & Thompson auctions and most other New Zealand auction houses. If a bid comes in within 10 minutes of the scheduled auction end time, the auction automatically extends by another 10 minutes to allow further bidding. This continues until no new bids arrive within the extension window.

Bidding extension explained

The purpose is to prevent “sniping” — where a bidder waits until the last second to place a low-ball bid and catches the seller off guard. By extending the auction whenever late bids arrive, the rule ensures all competitive bidders have a fair opportunity to respond. For buyers, this means the auction could run longer than the scheduled time if bidding stays active. For sellers, it maximizes the chance of reaching the true market price.

Barfoot auction rules

Barfoot & Thompson applies the 10-minute rule across all its auction formats — on-site, online, and hybrid. The extension applies automatically; there’s no manual override. The auctioneer will announce the extension verbally during on-site sessions, while online bidders see the countdown timer extend on the Auctions Live platform.