Sector Focus
Our strategic focus on the property sector has enabled BGH to grow sustainably, while increasing our connection to community and driving investment, opportunity and growth in Whanganui and neighbouring regions.
Real Estate & Property Investment
Local & National Connections
Our property sector portfolio includes two distinct businesses: Bayleys, offering real estate and property management services through a broad regional network, and Bartley Property Investments, responsible for a significant commercial property portfolio that helps enable local business growth.
Broad Regional Reach
Our Bayleys operations cover a large area of the Central and Lower North Island, comprising Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitīkei, Manawatū, and Horowhenua districts, and Palmerston North City.
In total, these districts account for:
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Present in Our Communities
Our Bayleys teams are proudly active in the local communities they serve, with offices in Whanganui, Ohakune, Palmerston North, Marton, Feilding, and Taihape.
Across these locations, Bayleys' salespeople, property managers, support staff, and managers make up a team of 65 locals dedicated to the people and businesses they work alongside.
End-to-End Capability
Our network offers comprehensive property services, including residential, commercial and rural real estate sales, property management and mortgage advisory services.
Bartley Group's significant presence and activity in the real estate sector, combined with our diverse business base and connections in New Zealand and abroad, gives us good insight into local, national and international economies and opportunities.
BGH Industry Background
Our experience in the property sector began in 2012, with Robert Bartley's acquisition of Ray White Whanganui. In 2018, John Bartley purchased Bayleys Whanganui and Ruapehu, building on his business management background and extensive experience working in the real estate market with Ray White and Bayleys.
In 2022, the Bartley family consolidated the respective real estate businesses, merging Ray White with Bayleys and establishing Bartley Realty to manage a large portfolio of out-of-region rental properties in Rangitikei and Manawatū.
Regional General Manager Rachel Thompson & Bayleys Managing Director John Bartley
Under John's leadership as Managing Director, the Bartley Group's Bayleys reach has continued to grow. In 2025, the purchase of Bayleys Manawatū, Rangitikei and Horowhenua significantly expanded this reach. This acquisition boosted the team's numbers to 65 salespeople, property managers, support staff and managers across five offices covering six district territories.
Our Goal is to Grow
When the purchase was announced, John Bartley said the larger market presence across the Manawatū-Whanganui region provided an exceptional opportunity: “Quite simply, our goal is to grow." Bayleys has continued in this aim, adding a Taihape office to its network in late 2025.
Having offices and representation in the heart of the districts they serve enables our Bayleys teams to directly support communities and connect with people and businesses. As Bayleys' most recent expansion was announced, John reiterated the Bartley Group's foundational values and alignment with Bayleys' values, “We're a family business at heart, and we want to look after our people.”
BARTLEY PROPERTY INVESTMENTS
Enabling Local Industry
Our Bartley Property Investments portfolio of commercial premises supports economic growth by enabling businesses to access the space they need to operate and grow successfully. This investment strategy contributes to our commitment to building a strong inter-generational business that supports the wider Whanganui community.
The Bartley Group has 55+ years of experience participating in the business community across a diversity of business sizes and industries. This has allowed us to develop a solid understanding of property value and potential and to recognise the needs of the local business community.
We continue to support the success of our Group through our property investments, with a number of our businesses operating from BGH-owned premises. This ensures they have the property resources they need to work efficiently and grow sustainably.
Open to Opportunity
Our investment arm remains strong through our ability to be responsive to opportunities. We continue to consider the purchase of commercial buildings to make available for lease.
If you have a building to sell or are looking for a space to lease, we may be able to help.
